Disruption and Reform
In light of global crises and increasingly disruptive, authoritarian forms of politics, forward-looking, cooperative reforms are necessary to secure sustainable development, international cooperation and democratic foundations. In this web special you will find IDOS's work on the dynamics of our 2025/26 annual theme, ‘Disruption and Reform’.
Read more
Stabilization and development in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena)
This research and advisory initiative examines the question of what the changes mean for Germany's and Europe's dealings with the MENA countries.
Russia's war against Ukraine
This special compiles contributions from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) from various perspectives on the Russian war against Ukraine and its consequences. It will be updated on an ongoing basis.
YouTube Video: Munich Security Conference 2026
The application phase for the MGG Academy 2026 is open until 9 March 2026. Apply now!
The application period of the 62nd Postgraduate Programme is open until 31 March 2026
Sustainable Futures Blog: AGOA on life support: One year for real reform?
Watch all Videos of the series on International Cooperation
Our expertise on the Trump presidency as well as on other topics
Opinion pieces and media contributions
The New Significance of (South-)Eastern Europe in German Development Policy
Greater investment in economic cooperation could contribute to addressing key challenges in the region.
Read moreEnhancing the social contract: Why it matters
Social contracts can be understood as the total set of explicit and implicit agreements between the state and society. Mmany of these agreements are implicit: citizens may never formally consent, yet they accept—or at least tolerate—the governing order so long as expectations are met.
Read moreEvents
Current publications
Global order in transition: anxiety in the North, agency in the South
Ishmael, Len / Stephan Klingebiel / Andy Sumner (2026)
Green jobs and green economic development in Kigali's construction value chain: evidence from a firm survey
Never, Babette / Alexander Stoecker / Aime Tsinda / Erick Mujanama / Roger Mugisha (244)
Gesellschaftsvertrag in Syrien: Ahmad Al-Scharaa muss sein Versprechen einlösen
Zintl, Tina (2026)
Newsletter
Sign up here for our monthly newsletter and stay informed about all the important news from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS). The newsletter provides you with information on new publications, research projects, events and job vacancies.
Subscribe now