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China’s Role in the World after the 19th Party Congress

The American Council on Germany and KAS New York cordially invite you to a Discussion and Luncheon with Tim Wenniges, Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office in Shanghai on “China’s Role in the World after the 19th Party Congress”.

Discussion

Iraq post-ISIS: Ways towards Stabilization and Reconciliation

Within the context of the dialogue program "The Future Role of the United Nations in Iraq" KAS New York cordially invites you to an off-the-record discussion with members of a a high-level delegation from Iraq (Bagdad and Erbil).

Discussion

“Parsing Germany’s Election Results and Coalition Negotiations”

Analysis and Discussion

The American Council on Germany and KAS New York cordially invite you to a Discussion and Reception with Nico Lange and Jeffrey Rathke on “Parsing Germany’s Election Results and Coalition Negotiations”.

Book presentation

Making Africa Work

KAS New York is happy to invite you to the launch of this first-hand account. It deals with the question of how to ensure growth beyond commodities and create jobs on the continent. A blueprint for a prosperous Africa!

Lecture

Where next for the European Union and Transatlantic relations?

A discussion with Klaus Welle, Secretary General of the European Parliament, on the occasion of his visit to the United Nations

Discussion

Lessons from Development Actors on Integrating PVE (Preventing Violent Extremism)

Challenges and Opportunities

This event is being held under Chatham House Rule, and organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the Global Center on Cooperative Security, and the Prevention Project: Organizing against Violent Extremism. Registration is required.

Discussion

German Approaches to Crisis Prevention and the Marshall Plan for Africa

Political Salon with Thorsten Frei

We are happy to welcome Thorsten Frei, Member of the German Bundestag, for a discussion on German approaches to crisis prevention and the Marshall Plan for Africa!

Lecture

Taking on Development Policy in Light of Today’s Challenges

Germany, the United Nations, and Multilateral Organizations

The American Council on Germany and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung will host a Political Salon with Matthias Meis, Political Analyst in the Strategic Planning Department, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Conversation

Efforts at the UN and in Germany to Promote Gender Equity in a Changing Work Environment

Breakfast Briefing

The ACG and KAS will host a breakfast briefing with Ursula Groden-Kranich, Member of the German Bundestag (CDU).

Expert talk

Current terrorist threat scenarios in Israel and Germany

Breakfast meeting with AJC

Breakfast meeting with members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) of New York.

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Regulating the Role and Involvement of Offensive Proxy Actors in Cyberconflict

In a rapidly evolving and expanding cyber threat landscape, the proliferation of offensive cyber proxies is raising the stakes and carries significant security implications for nation states, businesses, and individuals. Regulating their role and involvement in cyberconflict presents a set of pressing and unprecedented challenges for the international community.

The Road to Koblenz:

Pathways for international justice through the exercise of universal jurisdiction in Germany

In February 2021, for example, the Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced Eyad A to four and a half years in prison, followed by Anwar R’s conviction two years later in January 2022. These rulings represented an unprecedented state action against impunity for brutalities committed under the Bashar al-Assad regime. What accounts for such prosecutorial and judicial assertiveness in Germany? Under what conditions is this litigation and prosecution possible before German courts?

Summit of the Future: Advancing African Perspectives for a Networked and Inclusive Multilateralism

On February 1, 2024 the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Office in New York and International Peace Institute (IPI) convened a conference in Addis Ababa on the "Summit of the Future: Advancing African Perspectives for a Networked and Inclusive Multilateralism," providing a platform for the diplomatic community, representatives of international and regional organizations, and members of civil society in Africa to reflect on the continent's priorities for the Pact of the Future and opportunities for collective action.

Expert Discussion on the Deteriorating Security Situation in West Africa

Assessing the Region’s Escalating Terrorism Threat

Representatives of the UN system, UN Member States, and think tanks gathered to exchange views on the rapidly degrading security situation in West Africa and escalating threat posed by al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) affiliates in the region.

KAS-IOE Launch of the “Playbook 2.0: Creating Synergies Between United Nations Resident Coordinators and Employers for Sustainable Impact”

Private sector and United Nations Resident Coordinators Collaboration

On Monday, 29th January 2024, KAS and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) jointly launched the Playbook 2.0 “Creating Synergies between UN Resident Coordinators and Employers for Sustainable Impact” on the sidelines of the 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum.

Safeguarding Humanitarian Action in UN Sanctions and Counterterrorism Regimes

The Impact and Implementation of Resolution 2664

On November 14, 2023, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Office in New York and International Peace Institute (IPI) convened a closed-door roundtable to assess the implementation and impact of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 2664—establishing a humanitarian carveout across UN sanctions regimes—and consider how it can be applied to counterterrorism measures.

Digital Cooperation and Digital Governance in Africa

Key messages from the IOE-KAS-ACET expert dialogue series

KAS, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), and The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) have collaborated on three dialogues with experts and policymakers, culminating in an event at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on July 12, 2023.  These dialogues have been designed to facilitate knowledge sharing among policymakers, development partners, and other stakeholders in multilateral institutions to identify concrete policy actions to accelerate the development of digital skills in Africa.

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Die COSP16 – Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderung weltweit

Andrea E. Ostheimer, Vertreterin der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung bei den Vereinten Nationen, New York

Vom 13.-15. Juni 2023 fand in New York die 16. Conference of State Parties on the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities statt. Dieses jährliche Forum bietet Unterzeichnerstaaten seit der Verabschiedung der UN Behindertenrechtskonvention im Jahre 2006 die Möglichkeit, einen Fortschrittsbericht zu den Rechten von Menschen mit Behinderungen vorzulegen.

The private sector as a crucial partner in achieving the 2030 Agenda

Side-Event at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The International Organisation of the Employers (IOE), the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations (UN) in New York held a digital conference as a side event to the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on 12 July 2021 to highlight best practices in multi-stakeholder engagement towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals while recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Globale Schuldenkrise und COVID19 – ein verlorenes Jahrzehnt für die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit?

Welchen Einfluss hat die COVID19-Pandemie auf die Verschuldungssituation von Entwicklungsländern? Wie wirkt sich die drohende Schuldenkrise auf die Erreichung des SDGs aus? Wie kann Kreditvergabe für Entwicklungsländer nachhaltiger gestaltet werden - und wie kann sich die Weltgemeinschaft dabei einbringen? Über diese und weitere Fragen sprachen am 5. Mai die Teilnehmenden einer Onlinediskussion, die gemeinsam von den KAS-Büros Bonn, New York und Berlin der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung über Zeitzonen- und Landesgrenzen hinweg organisiert wurde.