The role of the United Nations in Iraq – A get-together of former fellowship students in the KAS New York office

A main objective of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is the support of young talent that promotes liberal democratic values globally. In addition to its political engagement, the KAS New York office aims to connect current and former KAS alumni and grow an interdisciplinary network of international experts.

Development Cooperation for achieving the 2030 Agenda: The Way Forward

Ein Experten-Workshop im KAS-Büro New York

On May 23, 2018, at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung New York experts from the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST), the German Development Institute (GDI-DIE) and other international organizations met to discuss the challenges facing global development cooperation.

Tackling a global problem with transnational solutions – terrorism and the United Nations

The fight against global terrorism has a little known ally – more united and expedient than one might think. This was the key message Dr. David Scharia offered in his speech in the KAS New York office on the evening of May 7th. In contrary to the prevalent common perception of the UN as a toothless tiger, Dr. Scharia explained how the United Nations effectively fight terrorism with a comprehensive and assertive approach.

Diplomaten für zwei Wochen

National Model United Nations-Delegation der TU Chemnitz zu Besuch in der KAS New York

Am 16. März 2018 besuchte eine Delegation der TU Chemnitz das Büro der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in New York. Bei der UN Simulation „National Model United Nations“, die vom 10. bis zum 23. März 2018 stattfand, vertraten die Studierenden die Demokratische Republik Kongo.

Peacebuilding in rural Africa: A major task for grassroots women leaders

Status, challenges and opportunities for rural women and girls

Peacebuilding in rural Africa: KAS NY Interview

Helen Kezie-Nwoha, Executive Director at the Kampala based Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange(Isis-WICCE) in an interview with Dr. Stefan Friedrich, Director of KAS NY

„Friede als Ergebnis des gemeinsamen Wollens“

Lehren aus der beendeten Friedensmission UNOCI in der Elfenbeinküste

Im Reigen der oft viele Jahre andauernden UN-Friedensmissionen sticht ein abgeschlossener Einsatz besonders hervor. Ein solcher Fall ist die im Juni 2017 beendete Mission in der Elfenbeinküste, UNOCI. Die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hat dies zum Anlass genommen, diese Friedensmission einer Analyse zu unterziehen.

GERMANY'S BID FOR A NON-PERMANENT SEAT IN THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL IN 2019/20: STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND EXPECTATIONS

Strategien, Herausforderungen und Erwartungen

KAS welcomes four German foreign policy advisers to hold talks in New York.

A world power on the way to a global security actor

CHINA’S EMERGENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE WEST

Mikko Huotari, Head of International Relations at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) presented the MERICS-study “China’s Emergence as a Global Security Actor” at a joint event organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the American Council on Germany (ACG) on February 12th.

Analyzing COP23 and building alliances to promote climate friendly policies in sub-Saharan Africa

African climate change politicians and experts coming directly from COP23 in Bonn are participating in a KAS organized dialogue program at the United Nations.