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Während einer offiziellen Begrüßungszeremonie für den polnischen Premierminister Donald Tusk am 4. September 2024 in Chisinau, Moldawien, werden im Regierungsgebäude Flaggen Moldawiens und der Europäischen Union gezeigt. Vladislav Culiomza, Reuters, picture alliance
Directional election in the Republic of Moldova

Europe's second line of defence

The start of EU accession talks in June is a success for President Sandu. Can the historically rich and culturally diverse country successfully follow this path?

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Tag der KAS 2024 - Cover KAS / Juliane Liebers
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‘We are witnesses to a real upheaval’

Under the motto ‘Democracy protects. Protects democracy.’, our guests debated in numerous workshops, lectures and discussion rounds on KAS Day.

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Parlamentsgebäude Japans IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
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Where does Japan stand at the end of the Kishida government?

A security and economic policy assessment after three years in office

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Parlamentswahlen in Aserbaidschan 2024 IMAGO / Xinhua
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Azerbaijan - Election without a choice

Aliyev has a new Azerbaijani parliament elected: The voter turnout of 37% speaks for itself.

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Parlamentswahlen in Jordanien, Wahlplakate am 26. August 2024 Imago / Xinhua
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Daring More Democracy in Jordan

In the shadow of the war in Gaza, the Hashemite kingdom elects a new parliament.

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Golanhöhen 13.06.2024 Imago / Xinhua
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Escalation in the Middle East intensifies

Is a regional war inevitable?

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2024

The Art of War and Peace:

Understanding our Choices in a World At War

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2024

TACHELES

Israel and Germany. One year after October 7th.

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F.A.Z.-KAS-Debatte 2024

America first? Wie sich die Welt auf die neue US-Administration vorbereitet

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New episode of „Auslandsinfo. Spotlight“

Austria votes: Triumph of the right-wing populists?

Austria is electing a new parliament. Polls have been showing the right-wing populist FPÖ in the lead but the race seems to be more open than it was a few weeks ago.

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The US election and the future of the EU: MEP Daniel Caspary in conversation

Harris or Trump? The question of who will move into the White House is also driving European politics. We take a look at the US presidential election with MEP Caspary.

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Interview with Jens Spahn: What will be the future of globalization?

Geopolitical tensions are increasing. The IMF speaks of “geo-economic fragmentation”. So is globalization as we know it coming to an end?

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The "forgotten" catastrophe: On the war in Sudan

With a view to the war in Sudan, observers say it is currently the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. But what are the underlying causes of the conflict?

Was ist vom "Summit of the Future" zu erwarten?

Der ganz große Wurf?

In dieser MuiltiPod-Episode gibt Thomas Tödtling, Leiter des Auslandsbüros der KAS in New York, Einblicke in den aktuellen Verhandlungsstand. Gelingt der ganz große Wurf?

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Society and politics in Ukraine: inside views from a troubled country

In this episode, we take a look at Ukraine - but less at the actual events on the front line and more at the mood in Ukrainian society and politics.

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Migration as a political leverage? The Sahel region, Russia's influence and Europe's helplessness

Following military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, Russia is increasingly gaining influence in the Sahel region. Ulf Laessing explains the consequences of this development.

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KAS USA Dialog Program

Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert: Hopes for NATO and parliamentarianism

Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert's assessment of the Alliance's birthday and his impressions of the state of parliamentarianism in Europe and the USA.

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Nuclear weapons expert Frank Sauer: Putin's nuclear threats and the concept of nuclear deterrence

What is Russian President Putin calculating with his nuclear weapons threats? How does "nuclear deterrence" work and why is it gaining importance again?

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Who defends Europe? Dr. Puglierin on European security policy and US priorities

Is the USA scaling back its commitment to Europe's security? In this episode, we talk to political scientist Dr. Puglierin about the US view of Europe.

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75 years of NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Alliance at a critical juncture

60 years of international work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Global dialogue for democracy, freedom and the rule of law

Russian war of aggression on Ukraine

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East Central and Southeast Europe: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

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