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2026 Annual Adenauer Address and Reception

Celebrating 150 years of Konrad Adenauer and 80 years of the UN Economic and Social Council

On February 12, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office hosted guests to celebrate two major milestones: the 150th birthday of Konrad Adenauer, our foundation’s namesake and the first German Chancellor, and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

February 12, 2026
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Dragos Condrea

Evolving Trends in Terrorism and Counterterrorism

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Since the adoption of the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy (Global Strategy) in 2006 and the focus on prevention throughout the subsequent reviews by Member States, a key trend shaping the terrorism and counterterrorism landscape has been its shift to online spaces. Although terrorist groups have long thrived on media attention, the adoption of emerging technologies and digital platforms for recruitment, propaganda, and operational planning has been an increasingly key feature of contemporary terrorists and violent extremists. Groups like ISIS recognized the integral role of social media in contemporary life, optimizing these tools to reach and mobilize an unprecedented number of potential recruits and supporters.

Naureen Chowdhury Fink
February 12, 2026
UN Agora Blog

Peace Efforts on the Crisis in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region

Hybrid Workshop

On 10 February, in collaboration with the International Peace Institute (IPI), the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation New York Office convened a closed-door roundtable dialogue bringing together UN officials, member state representatives, civil society leaders, and academic experts to assess ongoing mediation dynamics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO’s role in supporting these processes alongside its broader mandated tasks.

February 10, 2026
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The Holocaust and Human Rights

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

January 27, 2026, marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Germany extermination camps at Auschwitz by troops of the Soviet Union. This piece reflects on the impact of the Holocaust on international human rights law.

Babafemi Akinrinade
January 27, 2026
UN Agora Blog

From the Margins to the Center: The Rise of the A3 in the UN Security Council

Breakfast Roundtable with NGO Representatives

On January 20, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office and Security Council Report (SCR) brought together representatives of the NGO community for a briefing and discussion exploring the evolution, mechanics, and dynamics of the United Nations Security Council's A3 group.

January 20, 2026
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Judicial Guardianship of Global Norms: Courts, Disability Rights, and the Role of the United Nations

International Day of Disabled Persons

On June 10, 2025, Ms. Heba Hagrass, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, reflected on both the progress and ongoing challenges involved in promoting inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. During the 18th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held in New York from June 10 to 12, 2025, she noted that the world has become increasingly uncertain and divided over the past year. She also remarked that multilateralism is under pressure and that funding for human development, including support for the rights of persons with disabilities, is decreasing. Despite these challenges, she highlighted that the world possesses strong frameworks to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind.

Dr. Mónica Castillejos-Aragón
December 18, 2025
UN Agora Blog

The Crisis in Haiti and the International Response

Expert Workshop

On December 17, 2025, the International Peace Institute (IPI), in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung New York office, hosted a closed-door workshop to reflect on the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, including efforts to promote the protection of civilians and coordination among key actors on the ground. Held under the Chatham House rule of non-attribution, the workshop brought together member states, UN officials, and external experts to discuss the evolving situation in Haiti.

December 18, 2025
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Enhanced and Systematic Coordination for Stronger Maritime Security

Expert Workshop

Maritime security has increasingly gained attention and prominence as a shared concern, yet there still lacks a systematic and holistic approach to addressing its many related challenges. In the absence of one United Nations (UN) coordinating body and integrated strategy, several UN agencies, programmes, and funds are tackling maritime security affairs under different mandates, resulting in a fragmented approach. 

December 5, 2025
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The Pact for the Future & Private Sector: Defining a Way Forward

Lunch Discussion

On 2 December, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) New York Office and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) hosted a roundtable discussion to build structured engagement and practical synergies between the multilateral system and the private sector. The session provided an opportunity for Mr. Themba Kalua, Director for Pact for the Future Implementation, to convene with members of the New York Business Advisory Group and employers’ organizations to develop a shared understanding of private-sector capabilities and identify priority areas for collaboration across the Pact’s key pillars.

December 2, 2025
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Policy Brief: Seven Trends of a Multilateral System in Times of Great Power Competition

Policy Brief

To better understand the dynamics defining the future of the multilateral system, this policy brief offers a perspective into the current transformations shaping the multilateral system in an era of geopolitical divides.

Erica Mumford, Thomas Tödtling
November 25, 2025
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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.

UN Agora Blog

KAS New York

Welcome to the UN AGORA Blog of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, New York Office. Democracy, peace and security, human rights, and the rule of law are key pillars of our work around the world.

 

Join us in our monthly virtual discussions and follow the international experts whom we are inviting to contribute to our UN AGORA Blog to honor specific international UN Days or to draw attention to current topics in the realm of rule of law, international justice, and peace globally.

 

AGORA stands for the open space, the meeting ground in ancient Greek cities for citizen activities. Homer enjoyed it, and hopefully, you will too!

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