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.
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The Future of World Trade
The global trading system is in a phase of upheaval and uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the trade experts at IDOS are examining the effectiveness, legitimacy and sustainability of the international trading system.
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
Exporters brace for Trump blow after Kenya fails to seal trade deal
Kenyan exporters are bracing for a significant financial hit after punishing US tariffs resumed, following Nairobi’s failure to secure a trade deal during a critical 90-day negotiation window that ended on Friday. This comes as a new report by leading ;economists indicates that the Trump administration’s broader tariff strategy has significantly undermined the benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). The new US tariffs under President Donald Trump have “effectively brought Agoa to an early end,” according to a stark warning from a new policy brief by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
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
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Current publications
In search of a Plan B: like-minded internationalism and the future of Global development
Ishmael, Len / Stephan Klingebiel / Andy Sumner (2025)
Die ›UN80‹-Reforminitiative als Chance für Erneuerung
Baumann, Max-Otto / Katja Hemmerich / Anna Novoselova (2025)
Der Flüchtlingsbegriff in Afrika: Ein Fall von politischer Auslegung - Aufnahme Geflüchteter und fließende kategoriale Übergänge im Kontext der Dekolonisierung
Jaji, Rose (2025)
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