UN80 Initiative
The United Nations project at IDOS analyses the ongoing UN80 reform process, explores ideas for a revitalised United Nations and identifies concrete reform options to achieve this.
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Russia's war against Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in violation of international law marked a turning point. While the outcome of the military conflict remains highly uncertain despite renewed efforts to hold peace talks and achieve a ceasefire, with the number of casualties rising daily, the consequences of the war are already becoming clear beyond the region. This special compiles contributions from various perspectives on the Russian war against Ukraine and its consequences.
Setting the course for a new German development policy
The German Federal Government is reorganising its relations with actors in the Global South. IDOS is involved in shaping foreign policies and international cooperation for sustainable development with debates, scientific analyses and recommendations for action.
Opinion pieces and media contributions
Montreal Protocol: lessons for future climate actions
The pertinent lessons from the success of the Montreal Protocol can inform future international climate agreements.
Read moreForeign Aid, Power, and Geopolitics: Reflections on Development Cooperaton in a More Fragmented World
Recent development debates have largely centered on the steep reduction in financial resources triggered by the Trump administration. However, what remains insufficiently acknowledged is the extent to which these disruptions have undermined the conceptual foundations of international cooperation, say Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner. 3 August 2025
Read moreEvents
Istanbul, 15.09.2025 until 16.09.2025
Online, 16.09.2025
Bonn, 18.09.2025 until 19.09.2025
Current publications
Justice in Global Economic Governance: normative and empirical perspectives on promoting fairer globalisation
Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi / Eszter Kollar (eds.) (2025)
Do public works programmes foster climate resilience? Conceptual framework and review of empirical evidence
Burchi, Francesco / Anastasia Terskaya / Tekalign Gutu Sakketa / Elisabetta Aurino (2025)
Communicating strategic interests in humanitarian aid may help counter authoritarian propaganda and build trust in Europe
Sinanoglu, Semuhi (16/2025)
Debating Trump 2.0 and implications for Africa: the multiple pressures on civil society organizations
Gutheil, Lena (2025)
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