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Dreamstime, Imago.

How We Can Make Europe’s Maritime Critical Infrastructure More Resilient

Lifelines under Threat

Vulnerable and lacking sufficient protection, maritime critical infrastructure is the target of hybrid warfare. The latest incidents involving submarine cables have revealed weak points that highlight an urgent need for action. However, protecting this vital infrastructure alone will not be sufficient to prevent significant disruptions in the future.

Ferdinand Alexander Gehringer, Matthias Hespe
April 14, 2025
International Reports
Sergi Reboredo, VWPics, Imago.

Israeli-Jordanian Water Management Relations

Between Conflict and Cooperation

One consequence of the brutal escalation in the Middle East conflict since October 2023 has been increased strain on relations between Israel and Jordan. For three decades, the two neighbouring countries have been bound by a peace treaty that also involves joint management of a key resource: water. While basic cooperation has largely held up despite all the political crises, there is still plenty of potential to expand collaboration.

Dr. Edmund Ratka, Dr. Michael Rimmel
April 14, 2025
International Reports

Navigating a Fragmented War Alliance

Assessing the Sudanese Armed Forces’ Role in Conflict Resolution

An in-depth analysis on the role of the Sudanese Armed Forces in the Sudan conflict by author Marja-Lina Marschall. Sixth volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

April 14, 2025
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Pond5 Images, Imago.

On the Self-inflicted Causes of the Crisis in Journalism

The Sun Rises in the Morning, Not in the Evening

The economic hardships facing many media outlets are currently stifling any discussion about these organisations’ own culture of error and the urgent need for humility among journalists. However, journalism can only survive if it gets back to basics by refocusing on its core responsibilities and distancing itself from mere propaganda, activism and sensationalism.

Christoph Plate
April 14, 2025
International Reports
Jaap Arriens, NurPhoto, Imago.

Water as a Multifaceted Priority for the EU

Challenges at Home, Opportunities Abroad

Water is a matter of great importance for the European Union, as the new EU Commission has recognised. In order to address challenges such as ensuring the quality of water bodies and the sustainable management of water as a key resource, it will be necessary not only to pursue conservation, but also to balance a wide range of interests – and European Christian Democrats and Conservatives will have a prominent role to play in this connection. Meanwhile, in external EU relations, increased engagement in the field of water and maritime security could yield a geopolitical dividend.

Dr. Olaf Wientzek, Nicole Linsenbold
April 14, 2025
International Reports
Michael Runkel, Imago.

Why Lake Chad Offers Ideal Conditions for Islamist Terrorists

A Safe Haven for Jihadists

Lake Chad’s water levels receded over decades, thereby turning what was once a vast body of water into a landscape of islands and narrow streams – a perfect hideout for jihadists currently expanding their reach in Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon as they thrive on growing poverty and the effects of climate change in this four-country region.

Ulf Laessing
April 14, 2025
International Reports
IMAGO / Xinhua

A renewed dynamic in Central Asia-EU relations

Samarkand Summit

The first joint summit of the EU leadership with the heads of state and government from five Central Asian countries on 3 and 4 April in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) sent a strong political signal to enhance relations between both sides. The high-level meeting was the culmination of increased efforts by the EU in the past years and months to re-engage with the region. The joint declaration is an example of the more pragmatic and (primarily economic) interest-based approach of the EU in its partnership policy following the start of the new European Commission end of 2024.

Dr. Olaf Wientzek, Igor Bryzhatyi, André Algermißen
April 11, 2025
Country reports

Stipendium der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Bosnien und Herzegowina für 2025/2026

Bewirb Dich bis zum 25.05.2025

Bewirb Dich bis zum 25.05.2025für das Stipendium der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Bosnien und Herzegowina für 2025/2026! Hier findest Du die Ausschreibung und das Anmeldeformular. Das Stipendium beinhaltet eine finanzielle Unterstützung von 320 KM pro Monat, die Teilnahme an Aktivitäten der Stiftung wie Seminaren, Workshops und Networking-Veranstaltungen und eine Mitgliedschaft im Alumni-Club der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in BiH. Weitere Informationen findest Du in der Ausschreibung.

Dijana Prljić
April 11, 2025
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SDGs | The Depth of Field

Challenges of the Implementation of SDGs in Thailand and Southeast Asia

This book is a curated collection of photo-essays reflecting on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Thailand and Southeast Asia, highlighting both achievements and shortcomings. Through compelling visuals and stories, it invites readers to reflect on the progress made, consider the path ahead, question the Goals themselves at times, and ultimately commit to change.

April 10, 2025
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African Media Reporting on the Russia Ukraine War

Ukrainian translation of the study

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine: What topics attract the most attention from African media? How do media approaches differ in various regional contexts? How do economic interests, foreign policy orientation, and regional priorities influence the interpretation of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine?

Zaphesheya Dlamini, Samba Dialimpa Badji
April 9, 2025
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Facts and Findings

Selected contributions to the series with international relevance

The series informs in a concentrated form about important positions of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on current topics. The individual issues present key findings and recommendations, offer brief analyses, explain the Foundation's further plans and name KAS contact persons.

 

International Reports

Journal for international issues, foreign policy and development cooperation

International Reports (IR) is the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's periodical on international politics. It offers political analyses by our experts in Berlin and from more than 100 offices across all regions of the world. Contributions by named authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial team.

EPP Party Barometer

The Situation of the European People's Party in the EU

The EPP Party Barometer illustrates the current situation of the EPP party family in the EU. On a non-regular basis, it provides a concise overview of current election results, polls from the member states and the composition of the party family.

Interviews

In our series "Interviews", talks and discussions are held with experts from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. on various topics.

kurzum

Concise, reduced to the essentials, but always highly topical. In our series "kurzum", our experts summarise an issue or problem on a maximum of two pages.

Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.