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Expert panel
June 11, 2024

Innovation Horizon: Strengthening community-based primary healthcare in the digital age

Expert Discussion

On 11 June 2024, KAS New York held an expert discussion bringing together the diverse experience of the United Nations system, Member States, the private sector and civil society to discuss the nexus between community-based primary healthcare and science, technology and innovation.

Expert panel
June 6, 2024

Expert Discussion: LAC of multilateral leadership?

How the Latin American and Caribbean region engages in the multilateral system, its current challenges and its untapped opportunities

On 6 June 2024, Cepei and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office launched their latest policy brief examining how the LAC region engages in the multilateral system, its current challenges and its untapped leadership opportunities.

Workshop
May 21, 2024

Workshop: Beyond the SIDS4 Conference

Partnerships for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in the Pacific

Leading up to the SIDS4, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Fiji to the United Nations and the EU Delegation to the United Nations convened a workshop on 21 May 2024 to explore partnership opportunities and innovative solutions to enhance and maintain climate-resilient infrastructure in Pacific Island Countries.

Event
January 29, 2024

KAS-IOE Launch of the Playbook 2.0: Creating Synergies Between UN Resident Coordinators & Employers

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.

Seminar
October 09 - 11, 2023

The Evolving Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Global Governance Landscape

KAS Scholars Dialogue Program

KAS New York held a dialogue program from 9-11 October 2023 on the topic of international counter-terrorism cooperation for a group of 15 KAS Scholars. The program provided an opportunity for exchange between students, experts and policymakers on counter-terrorism policy and practice, leading to unique insights into current challenges and opportunities in the field.

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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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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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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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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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The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa: What is at Stake?

Lunch Discussion

On 18 November 2025, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office, in partnership with Security Council Report (SCR), hosted a lunch roundtable titled “The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa: What is at Stake? ” The event gathered experts and representatives from the United Nations, Member States, academia, and civil society to discuss emerging trends in peacekeeping, lessons from MINUSMA in Mali, and the evolving roles of the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS in supporting peace and security on the continent.

November 18, 2025
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External Non-State Actors as a Source of Instability in West Africa

Lunch Discussion with Experts

On 17 November 2025, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office, in partnership with the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), hosted a lunch roundtable titled “External Non-State Actors as a Source of Instability in West Africa: Hezbollah and Wagner Group/Africa Corps.” The event gathered experts and representatives from the United Nations, Member States, academia, and civil society to examine the roles of Hezbollah and the Africa Corps/Wagner Group in reshaping security and governance dynamics across the region.

November 17, 2025
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Unraveling the Tactics and Methods Used in the Abduction of Ukrainian Children by Russia

Roundtable Discussion

The invasion of Ukraine entered its fourth year in 2025, leading to further displacement of people. On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights. They are accused of committing the war crimes of unlawfully deporting children and unlawfully transferring children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

November 13, 2025
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