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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.

Jakob Wöllenstein
March 12, 2026
Country reports
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Congo-Brazzaville: Before the election remains after the election

The 2026 presidential elections in the Republic of Congo under the shadow of systemic competition

The Republic of Congo is exploiting the systemic competition between the EU, China and Russia to maximise its scope for action in terms of financing, infrastructure and security. While the EU remains a natural partner on environmental and transformation issues, deficits in the rule of law, accountability and electoral integrity limit the depth of cooperation. China is rapidly delivering large-scale infrastructure in exchange for resource commitments; Russia fills normative gaps with a discourse of sovereignty and non-interference and anchors energy and security policy agreements. No politically transformative results are to be expected from the 2026 presidential elections; rather, the strategic relevance lies in the continuation of an authoritarian-stabilised order that presents itself as a guarantor of peace and development. In this constellation, the focus for European actors is shifting from short-term election observation to medium- and long-term levers: green industrialisation, critical raw materials and logistics corridors, governance safeguards, youth-centred employment and a realistically calibrated mix of principledness and pragmatism.

Timo Roujean, Vilém Rehák, Josef Kucera
March 11, 2026
Country reports

Die Raisina-Methode

Dr. Tobias Scholz

Einmal im Jahr lädt der indische Think Tank Observer Research Foundation (ORF) internationale Gäste zum Raisina Dialog in Neu-Delhi ein. Seit seiner ersten Ausgabe 2016 hat sich die Konferenz zu einer der größten Dialog-Plattformen weltweit entwickelt. Der Raisina Dialog ist jedoch mehr als nur eine weitere Sicherheitskonferenz. Vielmehr bietet der Raisina Dialog Einblicke in Neu-Delhis außenpolitische Machtinszenierung, Indiens Stil der Netzwerkpflege auf politischer Ebene und die Praxis des indischen Multialignment.

March 11, 2026
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EU–India Cooperation: From Trade to Strategic Co-Creation

Mr. Kevin Bayer

Der Raisina Dialogue 2026 fand in einer Phase außergewöhnlicher geopolitischer Dynamik statt. Nur wenige Tage nach der politischen Einigung über das EU–Indien-Freihandelsabkommen und während anhaltender militärischer Eskalationen rund um den Irankonflikt diskutierten Vertreter aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Forschung beim Side-Event „The Asia Bridge: Trade & Beyond – EU-India Defence Tech and Industry“ über die strategischen Implikationen der Partnerschaft. Die Diskussion machte deutlich, dass die Beziehungen zwischen Europa und Indien weit über Handelsfragen hinausgehen. In einer Welt wachsender geopolitischer Spannungen und zunehmender wirtschaftlicher Fragmentierung wird die Kooperation zwischen beiden Akteuren zunehmend als strategischer Baustein einer regelbasierten internationalen Ordnung gesehen.

March 11, 2026
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General Election in Nepal

How GenZ changes the country’s political landscape

Nepal’s early general election on March 5, 2026, marked one of the most significant shifts in the country’s political landscape since the adoption of the 2015 Constitution.[1] The election followed a period of intense political instability triggered by the youth-led GenZ protests of September 2025, which ultimately led to the resignation of the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.[2]

Andreas Michael Klein, Jonas Nitschke
March 11, 2026
Country reports

Rohstoffe der Zeitenwende: Deutschland & Indien als strategische Partner für resiliente Lieferketten

Ein Impuls von Yilmaz Akkoyun im Nachgang zum Raisina Dialog 2026

Der Raisina Dialog in Neu-Delhi hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren zu einem der wichtigsten geopolitischen Konferenzformate weltweit entwickelt. Organisiert vom indischen Außenministerium und der Observer Research Foundation, bringt die Konferenz jährlich Entscheidungsträger aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Militär und Thinktanks aus allen Teilen der Welt zusammen. Beim Raisina Dialog 2026, der im Schatten der eskalierenden geopolitischen Spannungen rund um Iran und den Nahen Osten stattfand, wurde zugleich deutlich, dass Rohstoffe und Lieferketten zu den zentralen strategischen Themen der kommenden Jahre gehören. In zahlreichen wirtschaftspolitischen Panels und Hintergrundgesprächen standen Fragen zur Versorgung mit kritischen Mineralien im Mittelpunkt. Lithium, Nickel, Kupfer oder Seltene Erden bilden die Grundlage zentraler Zukunftstechnologien – von Elektromobilität über erneuerbare Energien bis hin zu Halbleitern und militärischen Anwendungen.

March 11, 2026
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The Middle East Maelstrom: The War on Iran — Causes and Consequences

Webinar in cooperation with the Israel Council on Foreign Relations (ICFR) about the war in the Middle East and the situation in Israel

On March 10, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Israel Council on Foreign Relations held a webinar on the current war in the region and its impact on Israel. Four renowned experts – Dan Meridor (ICFR), Dr. Guido Steinberg (SWP), Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich (AJC Israel) and Prof. Jonathan Rynhold (Bar Ilan University) – analyzed the current situation, pointed out opportunities and risks, and assessed developments from Israel’s perspective. Moderated by Dr. Laurence Weinbaum (ICFR), the webinar offers food for thought and important impulses for the ongoing debate in Israel and Germany.

Dr. Michael Rimmel, Pascal Franz
March 11, 2026
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Columbia elects a fragmented parliament

Strong Results for the Government Camp and “Uribismo” Reshuffle the Deck for the Presidential Election

The parliamentary elections in Colombia have reshaped the political landscape. Unclear majorities characterize the new Congress. Colombians were also called upon to select candidates for the presidential elections through primaries. Here, the center‑right camp gained new momentum thanks to the unexpectedly strong performance of Paloma Valencia. Yet behind the election results lies much more: a country caught between demands for reform, security crises, and growing mistrust in institutions.

Dr. Kristin Wesemann
March 10, 2026
Country reports

Communication, Strategy & Leadership: Strengthening Leadership Skills of KAS Sur‑Place Scholars

Workshop on strategic communication, leadership and strategic thinking for emerging young leaders in Moldova

On 5-6 December 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the Republic of Moldova organized the workshop “Communication, Strategy & Leadership” for scholars of the KAS Sur‑Place programme. The event brought together 15 scholarship holders from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, selected for their civic engagement and leadership potential.

Silvia Roman-Severin
March 10, 2026
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EINBLICKE: Amerikas Distanz zu Europa und ihre Folgen für Bosnien und Herzegowina

Von Philip Florian Braun

Amerikas wachsende Distanz zu Europa könnte sich zu einer ernsthaften Herausforderung für Bosnien und Herzegowina entwickeln.

March 10, 2026
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Facts and Findings

Selected contributions to the series with international relevance

The series informs in a concentrated form about important positions of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on current topics. The individual issues present key findings and recommendations, offer brief analyses, explain the Foundation's further plans and name KAS contact persons.  

International Reports

Journal for international issues, foreign policy and development cooperation

International Reports (IR) is the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's periodical on international politics. It offers political analyses by our experts in Berlin and from more than 100 offices across all regions of the world. Contributions by named authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial team.

EPP Party Barometer

The Situation of the European People's Party in the EU

The EPP Party Barometer illustrates the current situation of the EPP party family in the EU. On a non-regular basis, it provides a concise overview of current election results, polls from the member states and the composition of the party family.

Interviews

In our series "Interviews", talks and discussions are held with experts from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. on various topics.

in short

Concise, reduced to the essentials, but always highly topical. In our series “in short”, our experts summarise an issue or problem on a maximum of two pages.

Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.