Regulation of Communications Surveillance and Access to Internet in Selected African States

This joint publication of the International Commission of Jurists and KAS' Rule of Law Program for (Anglophone) Sub-Saharan Africa identifies the protection gaps that exist in laws in selected seven African States, which allow for the undermining of the enjoyment of freedom of expression, the right of access to information, the right to privacy and other related human rights.

After the Crony

A New Economic Model for Lebanon, By Jean Tawile

A paper aiming to investigate the root cause of the Lebanese crisis and put an outline for a new economic model for Lebanon

Conflict Weekly, 100th Issue, 9 December 2021

An initiative by NIAS-IPRI and KAS-India Office

In this special edition to mark the 100th issue of Conflict Weekly, we look back at some of the past stories and articles on the most incisive conflicts of 2021 covered by Conflict Weekly

International Relations in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region

A Publication by University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the support of KAS Vietnam

The book “International Relations in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region” embraces papers of 20 authors from Vietnam’s leading institutions of International Relations. Edited by Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh and Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, the book comprises three parts: (1) Policies of great powers in the Indo-Pacific region; (2) Trends of cooperation and competition in the Indo-Pacific region; (3) International relations of Vietnam in the Indo-Pacific region

Jordan's Mediation Leverage in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Making Use of the Regional Momentum

by: Farah Bdour

In her policy paper, Farah Bdour writes about Jordan's role as a mediator to sustain the viability of the two-state solution in light of new regional shifts and cooperation. She highlights the importance of mediation diplomacy, multilateral mechanisms and efficient coordination to establish successful peace talks for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Kambodschas neue Dynastie?

Die Debatte um die Nachfolge von Premierminister Hun Sen

Ende November hat Kambodschas Premierminister Hun Sen, einer der langjährigsten Regierungschefs der Welt, überraschend ein Thema auf die Tagesordnung gesetzt, das bis dahin bloß hinter vorgehaltener Hand diskutiert wurde: Seine Nachfolge als Regierungschef. Nun steht fest: Geht es nach dem Amtsinha-ber soll das Amt bis spätestens 2028 an seinen Sohn Hun Manet übertragen werden. Bahnt sich in Kam-bodscha eine neue Herrscherdynastie an?

Politische Partizipation: Fälle, die uns inspirieren, und Aktionen, die uns bewegen

Die Publikation Politische Partizipation: Fälle, die uns inspirieren, und Aktionen, die uns bewegen stellt das Thema der politischen Partizipation in neun Kapiteln vor. Sie behandelt Themen wie Demokratie als universellen Wert, Technologie und die virtuelle Welt im Dienste der Partizipation und der Verteidigung der Bürgerrechte und vieles mehr.

''My heart will beat for this region even when…''

Continuation of partnership policy is expected

Without the influence and experience of Angela Merkel as the Head of Government of the EU's most populous country, the European Union faces new challenges.

Geneva Barometer

Developments in the Geneva-based International Organisations from mid-October 2021 to December 2021

The “Geneva Barometer” takes an occasional look at selected developments in the international organisations based in Geneva.

Jordan and the Challenge of Climate Change - A Report from COP26

Report by Hala Al-Hamawi

KAS Jordan Office is very proud that after participating in one of our Programs “Jordan-EU Dialogue on Human Security Issues” in cooperation with WANA, Ms. Hala Al-Hamawi attended the Global Climate Summit #cop26glasgow, which just ended in Glasgow representing young Jordanians.