Publications

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung mourns the loss of Helmut Kohl

On the death of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and former President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, writes:

"We Want to See Actions"

H.E. Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir about Saudi relations to Qatar, Iran and the US

Saudi Arabia is a key state in a region which is marked by instability and conflict. The Kingdom just recently proved its influence: Several Gulf States, led by Saudi Arabia, cut their diplomatic ties with Qatar. The Saudi Foreign Minister H.E. Al Jubeir spoke about various topics at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin: the difficult relations of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar, to the Islamic Republic of Iran, but also about the good relationship to the US.

Merkels Besuch am Golf

DEUTSCHLAND BEKRÄFTIGT SEINE WIRTSCHAFTLICHE UND SICHERHEITSPOLITISCHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT MIT SAUDI-ARABIEN UND DEN VAE

In Vorbereitung des G20-Gipfels im Juli 2017 in Hamburg besuchte Angela Merkel vom 30. April bis zum 01. Mai Saudi-Arabien und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate (VAE). Die Bundeskanzlerin traf unter anderem mit dem saudischen König Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, dem saudischen Kronprinzen Mohammed bin Nayef, dem Vizekronprinzen Mohammed bin Salman sowie dem Kronprinzen der VAE Scheich Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan zusammen. Kernthemen waren die Konflikte im Jemen und Syrien sowie die bilaterale Kooperation auf verschiedenen Ebenen.

Empowering Kuwait’s CSOs through Enhanced Networks

A Workshop Series Seeks to Strengthen the Civil Society Sector in Kuwait by Fostering Thematic Networks

Kuwait is in many ways exceptional as a country with a relatively well-developed civil society compared with its peers in the Gulf region. Nevertheless, the country’s sector is plagued by fragmentation. Still, civil society organizations (CSOs) working in the same or similar fields lack awareness of each other’s activities. Thus, they fall short of tapping into tremendous synergies. Unlocking this potential could bolster the effectiveness and legitimacy of the civil society of Kuwait.

Improving Mutual Understanding

GCC Delegation in Berlin

On 7 April, a delegation of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visited the headquarters of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin where they met with Dr Gerhard Wahlers, Deputy Secretary General of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Head of the International Division.

Cold War in the Gulf

The Rivalry of Saudi and Iranian Narratives for Hegemony in the Middle East

The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is much more than just a sectarian conflict: Two regional powers compete over the hegemony in the Middle East. In this struggle for dominance, both use a sophisticated arsenal of rhetorical means to construct sectarian narratives which back their real-political intents.

Merkel's Dilemma – Refugees and the Rise of the European Populists

AN EXPERT DIALOGUE ON THE SOCIO-POLITICAL CHALLENGES OF MIGRATION

The Regional Office Gulf States and the Jordan Office jointly organised an expert talk with TV presenter and journalist Mr Ali Aslan on Germany's refugee policy, the rise of European populist parties and the future of the European Union.

Post-ISIS Iraq and Syria: Stability through Regional Cooperation

A STRATEGIC DIALOGUE ON FUTURE SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the EastWest Institute arranged a two-day strategic dialogue, bringing together experts from ten countries to discuss political and economic scenarios for post-ISIS Syria and Iraq.

Saudi Arabia: An Influential Regional Actor on the Verge of Transformation

VISIT OF DR GERHARD WAHLERS IN SAUDI ARABIA

During his visit to Riyadh, Dr Wahlers spoke to decision-makers and civil society actors on current economic, social and political developments.

Saudi-German Dialogue: Bridging the Gap between Higher Education and the Labour Market

A GERMAN-SAUDI DIALOGUE ABOUT CHALLENGES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS

A double-event organised by the Regional Office Gulf States in Riyadh brought together Saudi and German experts to exchange ideas on higher education and the labour market at the Council of Saudi Chambers and the Ministry of Labour.