Publications

The Solutions Review

Confronting the Climate Crisis

The Solutions Review presents a carefully curated compendium of think pieces that bring together the key themes and different perspectives shared by experts, scholars, and key stakeholders during the annual Solutions Conference.

Central America: Russia on course for expansion

Ortega regime is the driving force behind the Parlacen expansion

With its admission as a "permanent observer" in the Central American Parliament PARLACEN, Russia has achieved an important long-term success for its geopolitical positioning. The democracies and their parliaments should see this as a wake-up call and a warning call.

Influencias híbridas en México y Alemania

La combinación de tácticas híbridas como herramienta explosiva: Así deberían protegerse los Estados frente a las amenazas modernas.

La Fundación Konrad Adenauer en México, en colaboración con el Institute for Strategy and Defense Research (ISDR), ha publicado el policy brief "Influencias híbridas en México y Alemania". El texto se ocupa del uso de tácticas híbridas y ataques digitales en escenarios de conflictos modernos con el objetivo de influir en los estados y sus sociedades. Se presentan ejemplos desde Alemania y México, así como recomendaciones de acciones políticas para protegerse frente a tales amenazas.

Más Allá del Discurso

La Agenda Mujeres, Paz y Seguridad y Estrategias Críticas para su implementación en México.

La Fundación Konrad Adenauer en México, en colaboración con el Institute for Strategy and Defense Research (ISDR), ha publicado el policy brief “Más allá del discurso”. El texto analiza la agenda 1325 Mujeres, Paz y Seguridad (MPS) y destaca su importancia para la prevención y resolución de conflictos desde una perspectiva de género. Asimismo, se analizan los avances internacionales y los retos en la implementación de la agenda, particularmente en América Latina.

Workshop "Moldova and the EU - Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities"

We cordially invite you to the workshop "Moldova and the EU - Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities", which will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 9:00-12:00 in the framework of the International Forum Moldova (IFM).

ESG principles and Disclosures in United Kingdom and South Africa (The Fourth Report)

Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law

Authors: Ruth Taplin (Professor and Director, Centre for Japanese and East Asian Studies, London UK; Editor, Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law) and Neels Kilian (Associate Professor, Law Faculty, University of the North West, South Africa)

Israel one year after the Hamas terror attack

One war, multiple fronts

October 7th, 2024 marks the first anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel and the war the country has been forced to fight on several fronts ever since. There are still 101 Israelis hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The security situation in the country has repeatedly changed and intensified over the past year. In particular in the north, the conflict with Hezbollah has escalated further and further over the summer months. Israel has already deployed significant forces to the north in recent months. Following the killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, Israel began a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. However, the front with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the one with Hezbollah in the north are not the only ones Israel had to deal with in the last year. On October 1st, Israel was (once again) directly attacked by Iran with a large number of ballistic missiles. An Israeli response to this attack is still pending but is to be expected. One year after the Hamas terror attack, the (security) situation in Israel and the current escalation can be analyzed and understood along the various fronts and conflict hotspots.

Presidential Elections in Algeria

Former President Tebboune for a second mandat reelected

On September 7, 2024, 24.3 million people, almost every second Algerian, were called to vote the next president for the years 2024 to 2029. The presidential elections ended with the expected success of incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in the first round of voting. The conduct of the Algerian electoral authority was the subject of debate and led to a call to the Algerian Constitutional Court which established by decision both, the results (85 % for the confirmed President Tebboune) and the voter turnout of 46%. However, the level of voter turnout continues to rise speculation. According to the first data published by the electoral authority, it can be estimated with 23 %, which would be the lowest in Algeria's history. Although President Tebboune can undoubtedly rely on support in Algeria, his mandate will be characterised by multiple challenges.

Political Thought Nr.68

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy "Societas Civilis" from Skopje would like to present you the 68th issue of the journal “Political Thought”.

Pope Francis visits Luxembourg and Belgium

Between criticism and confidence

To mark the 600th anniversary of the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, Pope Francis embarked on a three-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium on September 26. The last time a Pope visited Belgium was under Pope John Paul II in 1995. Pope John Paul II's visit to Luxembourg dates back four decades. Under the motto “to serve” in Luxembourg and the theme “On the road full of hope” in Belgium, Pope Francis addressed the challenges facing the Church in the 21st century. In secular Luxembourg, he encouraged people to find confidence in their faith. In Belgium, the Pope's visit revealed ambivalence in the public's attitude: on the one hand, encouragement from the faithful - on the other, the deep-rooted tensions in society and the Catholic Church, or between the two, came to light. Sexual abuse, the role of women and the process of beatification for King Baudouin dominated the public debate and provoked massive criticism.