Event Reports

Maritime Security of Small, Middle and Island Nations

Between Competition, Cooperation and Co-Existence

The International Conference on Maritime Security of Small, Middle, and Island Nations brought together regional and international experts to explore emerging security challenges and cooperation frameworks in the Indo-Pacific. The two-day event focused on fostering dialogue, strategic understanding, and collaborative approaches to maritime governance.

KAS Scholars Policy and Engagement Program

In an inspiring display of youth leadership and regional collaboration, KAS Scholars from South Asia recently took part in a dynamic Policy and Engagement Program held in Nepal. The program was designed to strengthen young scholars' understanding of regional policy challenges and climate resilience, combining high-level dialogue with immersive fieldwork.

South Asia’s Stability in a Turbulent World: The European Union’s Role in Shaping Regional Resilience

The COSATT Conference on “South Asia’s Stability in a Turbulent World: The European Union’s Role in Shaping Regional Resilience” took place in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event brought together policymakers, security experts, international organizations, EU delegates, and KAS scholars from across South Asia to explore strategies for regional resilience and cooperation.

KASYP 16.1 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Batch 16 officially begins their KASYP journey

First Module on Political Parties in Democratic Societies successfully completed. 20 Participants from 13 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between 16 - 22 February 2025 to begin their promising journey of becoming responsible leaders in their respective countries.

ISAS-KAS Roundtable on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka after the Elections: Governance in a Time of Crisis

On November 26, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Regional Programme Political Dialoue Asia organised a roundtable in cooperation with the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore on "Sri Lanka after the Elections: Governance in a Time of Crisis". This ISAS-KAS roundtable explored the key trends and implications of the evolving political landscape in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka's stance in foreign policy.

Empowering Tomorrow: Learning SDGs Through Singapore’s Green Initiatives

Held from November 15–16, 2024, this program brought together KAS Scholars from the Asian University of Women and National College, Kathmandu University, to explore Singapore’s innovative approaches to sustainable development. Through immersive sessions and dialogue, participants gained insights to advocate for SDGs in their communities.

EANGAGE: The Next Level “EU-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue”

Launch of Project Phase II

The EANGAGE Next Level gathering built on the success of the initial “EU-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue” project. With the backdrop of evolving geopolitical landscapes, the recent US elections elections, formation of the cabinet and commissioners in the EU, conclusion of the ASEAN Summit in Laos, the workshop focussed on enhancing collaborative research between the EU and ASEAN in the realm of connectivity (security) and sustainability

KAS / SWP / RSIS Conference in Singapore

“The Emergence of Greater Asia in Energy and Climate – Geopolitical Trends and Implications for Asia-Europe Collaboration”

On the 9th and 10th of October 2024, KAS PDA Asia hosted the event for “The Emergence of Greater Asia in Energy and Climate – Geopolitical Trends and Implications for Asia-Europe Collaboration”.

Women and Foreign Policy in South Asia

We have successfully concluded the ‘Women and Foreign Policy’ conference, which took place from 26 to 27 September, with unanimous agreement from participants on its profound impact. The conference was held in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and brought together prominent women leaders from across South Asia. Seven countries out of the eight from the region were represented.

Workshop on Cyber Resilience in the Indo-Pacific

KAS-ISAS Event at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

KAS PDA looks back on an exciting two-day workshop on "Cyber Resilience in the Indo-Pacific" 🌏🔒, successfully organized together with the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS-NUS) and the great Dr. Karthik Nachiappan, Research Fellow at ISAS, National University of Singapore.