The Good Governance Book

A three-year policy recapitulation for the Good Governance Forum. It includes policy reviews for nine policy papers prepared based on round table discussions organized under the framework of the Good Governance Forum.

Escape from Russia

The Russian war of aggression on Ukraine is also a turning point in Russia, as more and more people are leaving the country.

The 24th of February 2022 also marks a turning point in Russian society. Over one million people may have already left the country. The exodus movements have different characteristics and can be divided into different groups. The waves of emigration from Russia pose fundamental questions for European states about how to deal with Russian conscientious objectors. In other parts of the world, such as Central Asia, the waves of emigrants are initially raising economic hopes. Contrary to fears, Russia has not (yet) closed its borders. As a rule, citizens are still able to leave the country. In the current situation, the Russian government seems to see an advantage in critical voices and protest potential leaving Russia. The tone for dealing with exiles is set by former President Dmitry Medvedev, Putin's deputy on the National Security Council: "Traitors who hate their country so much that they call for its defeat must be considered enemies of the state. (...) Such people should not be allowed to return to Russia for the rest of their lives. (...) Their return home can only take place in the case of clear public repentance and through amnesty or pardon. Although it would be better for them not to return."

Jak Europa wspiera militarnie Ukrainę?

Analiza KAS i In.Europa

Styczniowe decyzje sojuszników o przekazaniu Ukrainie amerykańskich wozów piechoty Bradley, niemieckich Marderów i francuskich pojazdów AMX oznaczają kolejny przełom w pomocy wojskowej Zachodu dla Ukrainy. Zdaniem Kijowa pociski o większym zasięgu oraz nowoczesne czołgi mogłyby doprowadzić do przełamania rosyjskich pozycji i odzyskania przez ich wojska terenów zajętych przez Rosjan

Research - The EU Approach to Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific - from Strategy to Practice

Phase 2: Perception and involvement of significant actors in the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy

The Indo-Pacific – spanning from the east coast of Africa to the Pacific Island States – is a region where the European Union (EU) has long enjoyed a broad and comprehensive relationship with its partners. The EU has currently showed its interest and clearer policies towards this region. To learn about the European Union’s approach to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and impacts on regional countries, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), VNU Hanoi and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam implement a research project entitled “The EU Approach to Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: from Strategy to Practice”. The research project includes three phases; each phase conducted in one year.

Terror threatens Brazil's democracy, but it resists

Extremist riots against the country's democratic institutions overshadow a week-long honeymoon after the inauguration of President Lula da Silva

After the peaceful inauguration of President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva (Partido dos Trabalhadores, PT) on 01 January 2023, the "return to democracy" was overshadowed by violent terrorist attacks on Brazil's democratic institutions. However, even though the buildings and installations have been vandalised by extremists, their functioning has so far remained unaffected. Lula now faces the challenge of continuing to guarantee public security, overcoming polarisation, targeting extremism and implementing his government plans despite the minority in Congress and budget constraints. In this, the international community is backing him. But even though many embraced him joyfully after his inauguration, relieved about the change of government, one has to ask whether the enthusiasm still lasts when it comes to topics such as Ukraine or the EU-Mercosul agreement.

Wanderer between the Worlds

Jordan’s relationship with the Arab Gulf States – An Essay

This is the translation from an essay published, in German, in ZENITH Magazine in November 2022.

Critical review of the climate change componement of UE's Green Deal a MENA perspective.

This paper provides a quick analysis of the 6 key actions of the climate ambition component of the EU Green Deal (GD) roadmap. It includes a short survey of non-governmental experts from different MENA countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon, in order to highlight their perspective on the EU Green Deal.

Five years after Paris agreement: An NDC status review in the MENA region.

This publication details the status of the implementation of the Paris Agreement after 7 years of its adoption. It focuses on the efforts of MENA countries in this regard and provides an overview of the level of involvement of these countries in the various climate processes that have followed the adoption of the agreement.

Isra News' articles of November 2022

Read news articles of November 2022 from Isra News Agency (in Thai language).

Read news articles of November 2022 from Isra News Agency with the support of KAS Thailand (in Thai language): 1) Lesson learned from Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting – can community anti-drug centres really help?; 2) Thailand ranked 47th on the violence impact index – structural resolution is needed; 3) COP 27 and the establishment of “loss and damage fund”: are wealthy countries just putting on a facade?; 4) Bonus payments for local administrative organizations’ employees that come from alleged deduct money: loopholes for corruption that hard to be closed.

Isra News' articles of October 2022

Read news articles of October 2022 from Isra News Agency (in Thai language).

Read news articles of October 2022 from Isra News Agency with the support of KAS Thailand (in Thai language): 1) Bias in justifying violent actions towards rivals – the reflection of deep polarization in Thai society; 2) Thai children are at risk of online crimes and harassment; 3) “Balance and Sustainability” in environmental issues: biggest challenge between state and civil society.