Publications

Policy Briefing No. 1 “Fostering Europe-Asia Cooperation in Addressing Irregular Migration and Refugee Movements”

BY PATRICK RUEPPEl

Refugee movements and irregular migration are no new phenomena to Asia and Europe, but have shaped them for decades. Irregular migration patterns in both regions show certain similarities and the causes for leaving the respective home countries are also comparable. The direct linkages between the two regions concerning this challenge are strong. Despite these connections, collaboration has been limited. Thus, it is necessary to foster an exchange between both sides to address these matters jointly.

Federalism and Decentralization

Perceptions for Political and Institutional Reforms

This book analyses various federal systems across Asia and Europe. By elaborating the strengths and challenges of Federalism and Decentralization in various countries, it underlines the important role played by decentralized governance structures in promoting good governance, particularly with regard to enhancing and supporting democratic rules.

Jahresbericht 2015

Unsere Arbeit in Singapur

Wir freuen uns, Ihnen den Jahresbericht unserer Aktivitäten 2015 vorstellen zu können. Der Bericht bietet einen Überblick über unsere Arbeitsschwerpunkte, unsere aktuellsten Publikationen sowie die zahlreichen Konferenzen, welche wir im Laufe des letzten Jahres durchgeführt haben. Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Bericht nur in englischer Sprache verfügbar ist

Activities Report 2015

We are pleased to present you our activities of the year 2015. It provides an overview of the topics we worked on ,our publications and the various conferences we have organized in the year.

Nationalism in Asia and Europe

Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs

Nationalism is a powerful human force that is on the resurgence in Asia andEurope. The effects of globalisation have inflamed nationalistic sentimentsin people all over the two continents. This issue of Panorama: Insights intoAsian and European Affairs offers perspectives on the evolving nature ofnationalism, including its relationship to regional integration efforts andglobalisation, as well as its impact on the domestic and foreign policies ofcountries in Europe and Asia.

Im Osten nichts Neues

WAHLEN IN SINGAPUR

Die seit 50 Jahren regierende People's Action Party von Premierminister Lee Hsien Loong gewann auch die 12. Singapurer Parlamentswahl mit Zweidrittelmehrheit. Die im Wahlkampf selbstbewusst aufgetretene Opposition konnte ihre Wahlziele nicht erreichen und musste einen von drei zuvor gewonnenen Wahlkreisen abgeben. Nur sechs Oppositionelle schafften es ins neu gewählte Zwei-Parteien-Parlament.

Women, Policy and Political Leadership

Regional Perspectives in Today's World

Through the Asian Women Parliamentarian initiative, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hopes to address the role of parliamentarians in forging the women leadership agenda and pushing it forward through best practices and shared experiences. Part of regional network-building includes knowledge management, which we present in the form of our latest publication: "Women, Policy and Political Leadership: Regional Perspectives in Today's World".

From the Desert to World Cities - The New Terrorism

Panorama - Insights into Asian and European Affairs

In this issue of Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs, we have askedauthors from various countries to shed light on the factors that have contributed to therecent development in the Middle East and to discuss the implications of terrorism onsocieties in Asia and Europe. Special attention was given to the recruitment of young people, the attractiveness of terrorist groups to the youth, the role of religion and socialmedia, as well as preventive de-radicalization measures.

Activities Report 2014

Our work in Singapore

We are pleased to present you our latest Activites Report 2014. It's a great chance to find out more about the topics we work on, our publications as well as the numerous conferences we have organized during the last year. Take a look!

Die Zukunft der Asiatisch-Europäischen Zusammenarbeit

Shaping a common Future for Asia and Europe

Dieser Band schließt ein dreijähriges Projekt der Konrad Adenauer Stiftung ab, welches in Kooperation mit der Europäischen Union entstanden ist. Durch unseren "EU-Asia Dialogue" ist ein Netzwerk von Akademikern, Policymakern und NGOs entstanden, welches eine Plattform für den Austausch von Erfahrungen und "Best Practices" bietet.