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Citizenship and Participation in Local Governance: Lessons Learned from University Students

This book is a continuation of the workshop series “Citizenship and Participation in Local Governance,” synthesising lessons learned from the perspectives and reflections of students and faculty members from various universities. It also compiles fundamental knowledge on citizenship, civic engagement, and local governance in a single volume.

A workbook for lower local councillors in Uganda

The primary goal of the workbook is to provide lower local councillors with the essential insights, legal frameworks, and practical skills needed to become effective public duty-bearers. It addresses a critical gap in capacity building, as most government and civil society resources have historically focused on higher-level local government actors.

Global Economic Governance in a Fragmented World

How Geopolitics Shapes International Cooperation and its Institutions

The global rules-based order is undergoing its most significant stress test since the end of the Second World War. Through this compilation, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung seeks to contribute to ongoing discourse surrounding the future of global governance within the realms of economic and trade policy. The focus is on the institutions via which global governance is exercised. Four chapters offer a multi‑dimensional perspective on the challenges and potential pathways for the future architecture of global economic governance.

Parliamentary Elections in Denmark

Setting the Course for the Country’s Future Direction

On March 24, 2026, the Danish people elected their new parliament: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s ruling Social Democrats suffered a historic defeat but remained the largest party, securing just under 22 percent of the votes cast. This means the mandate to form a coalition lies with Frederiksen. Approximately 4.3 million Danes were eligible to vote. According to the Danish Election Authority on Tuesday evening, voter turnout was 84 percent. During the campaign, domestic and social policy issues were the subject of heated debate, while there was broad consensus on topics such as defense and stricter immigration rules.

Multipolarity and the Rise of a Geopolitical Europe: ASEAN’s Strategic Choices and Thailand’s Path Forward

The proceedings on key insights, debates, and challenges

The content is based on the discussion on 12 December 2025, “Multipolarity and the Rise of a Geopolitical Europe: ASEAN’s Strategic Choices and Thailand’s Path Forward." The seminar examined the implications for ASEAN and Thailand, particularly in balancing strategic autonomy with deeper cooperation across trade, digital governance, green transition, and regulatory alignment. The paper also provides an executive summary in both Thai and English and synthesizes policy recommendations to guide Thailand’s future engagement with the EU. The discussion was organized by the Institute of Democratization Studies, with support from KAS Thailand.

Money Laundering in Intermediate Economies: New Study on Côte d’Ivoire

A comprehensive analysis of mechanisms, risks, and policy responses to money laundering in Côte d’Ivoire

Money laundering in Côte d’Ivoire: SIPODI’s study highlights key risks, sectoral vulnerabilities, and policy responses to enhance governance and security.

More AI for Defence and Resilience

New Ideas for an Agile and Future-proof German Military

Technological advances, a new global situation with an acute threat to NATO's eastern flank, hybrid and cognitive attacks on Germany and its allies, and changing communication conditions are challenging the Bundeswehr. However, artificial intelligence is not only a driver of these developments, but also a response to them. This requires an AI strategy that specifically addresses key issues and actively uses the possibilities offered by AI in accordance with ethical guidelines in order to adapt the Bundeswehr's capabilities to enable effective deterrence.

Alarming Decline in Biodiversity

Insights to the value of ecosystem service for the economy

The loss of biodiversity is progressing worldwide on a historic scale and endangers key ecosystem services – from pollination to coastal protection to water supply. Economic activities are among the main drivers of biodiversity decline. At the same time, this creates considerable risks for companies, investments and global value chains. Biodiversity policy should therefore be understood not only as environmental policy, but also as economic policy with all relevant stakeholders playing their part.

“The All-New Kazakhstan”: Reforming the Reform

Constitutional and Parliamentary Reforms in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is facing its second major reform package of this decade. Reactions have been mixed.

Spillover into the South Caucasus?

What further escalation in the Iran war could mean for Armenia and Azerbaijan

The US-Israeli attack on Iran also exacerbates (geo-)political risks for the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan has been particularly exposed to drone attacks, and Armenia could face consequences like an influx of refugees, economic uncertainties, and threats to energy infrastructure. Europe must be ready to act, as an escalation would intensify rivalries, threaten partners, and directly affect our energy and security interests.