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150 years of Konrad Adenauer and 80 years of the UN ECOSOC

2026 Annual Adenauer Address and Reception

An evening to celebrate and reflect on two major milestones in 2026

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Hybrid Workshop

Peace Efforts on the Crisis in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region

On 10 February, the KAS New York Office and International Peace Institute (IPI) convened a roundtable to assess ongoing mediation dynamics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Breakfast Roundtable with NGO Representatives

From the Margins to the Center: The Rise of the A3 in the UN Security Council

On January 20, the KAS New York Office and Security Council Report (SCR) convened a roundtable exploring the dynamics of the United Nations Security Council's A3 group.

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Policy Brief

Seven Trends of a Multilateral System in Times of Great Power Competition

This policy brief offers a perspective into the current transformations shaping the multilateral system in an era of geopolitical divides.

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A Roundtable with Pact Implementation Director Themba Kalua

The Pact for the Future & Private Sector: Defining a Way Forward

One year into the Pact for the Future, Mr. Themba Kalua met with private sector leaders to identify opportunities for more effective multilateral–private sector collaboration.

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A Conversation with High Representative Christian Schmidt

The Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Key Developments and Regional Outlook

In advance of the Security Council semi-annual debate, High Representative Mr. Christian Schmidt delivered a first-hand briefing on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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to the New York office of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung! As a foundation close to Germany’s “CDU” (Christian Democrat Party) we advocate internationally for peace, freedom and justice. The New York office focuses on the United Nations, building up synergies between the foundation´s partners all over the world and the UN.

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Norbert Lammert on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

"Human rights are not laws of nature. [...], they must be protected & defended by people who take the claim to the inviolability of human dignity seriously".

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Antje Passenheim

What are the challenges of reporting on the UN and how has its image among the public changed as a result of crises in recent years?

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Fidelis Stehle

How can youth be empowered to drive positive change on critical issues affecting their futures? What opportunities are there for youth to influence decision-making at the UN?

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Eduard Frauneder

Like political, military, and cultural diplomacy, food can be a powerful tool in international relations. Tune in to learn more about “schnitzel diplomacy.”

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Ambassador Taher El-Sonni

Tune in for insights into Germany's milestone achievement in launching the 2020 Berlin Process, which paved the way for a subsequent ceasefire agreement in Libya.

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Dr. Christoph Heusgen

How is Germany perceived as an actor of world politics? What are the possibilities and processes to influence as an elected member of the Security Council?

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Achim Steiner

What efforts has Germany made to advance the sustainable development agenda? What can other Member States learn from Germany’s leadership in this area?

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Ambassador Antje Leendertse

Tune in for insights into Germany’s contributions to the UN system, the current challenges facing the UN, and Germany’s ambitions to shape world politics.

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Looking Ahead to the SDG Summit

Interview with Achim Steiner

Tune in for our discussion with the UNDP Administrator on setbacks and breakthroughs in SDG progress, the critical need for greater financing for sustainable development, and more.

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50 Years of Germany at the UN

Interview with Andrea E. Ostheimer

What role can civil society organizations play in advancing the UN agenda? How can a German political foundation engage with the UN system?

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