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How Germany Can Promote a New Social Contract in Iran

Trautner, Bernhard / Markus Loewe (2026)
The Current Column, 18. March 2026

It is not easy for Germany and Europe to play a constructive role. Yet regardless of the course of the war, they should work to support a new societal order in Iran.

How China can exploit the disruption of international order

Haug, Sebastian (2026)
The Current Column, 09. March 2026

We need a broader societal engagement with China as a country and with the Chinese government as a global actor.

How China can exploit the disruption of international order

Haug, Sebastian (2026)
The Current Column, 09. March 2026

We need a broader societal engagement with China as a country and with the Chinese government as a global actor.

Pressure on civil society spaces

Gutheil, Lena / Jasmin Lorch (2026)
The Current Column, 02. March 2026

The questioning of the political neutrality of certain CSOs are increasingly being instrumentalised to delegitimise unwanted criticism.

European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD)

The European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD) brings together 12 leading European research institutions from 8 countries, committed to long-term, co-created R&I partnerships with LMICs.

Beyond 2030 – ein neues Momentum für die globale Nachhaltigkeits-Agenda

Bonn, 26. February 2026

Die Auftaktsitzung der Gesprächsreihe „ Beyond 2030 – ein neues Momentum für die globale Nachhaltigkeits-Agenda “ diskutierte die Ursachen der unzureichenden Umsetzung der Agenda 2030 aus struktureller Perspektive. Inwiefern konnten Mittel und Instrumente für die Implementierung in angemessener Weise bereitgestellt werden? Welche…

The New Significance of (South-)Eastern Europe in German Development Policy

Bergmann, Julian (2026)
The Current Column, 23. February 2026

Greater investment in economic cooperation could contribute to addressing key challenges in the region.

The New Significance of (South-)Eastern Europe in German Development Policy

Bergmann, Julian (2026)
The Current Column, 23. February 2026

Greater investment in economic cooperation could contribute to addressing key challenges in the region.

What we can learn from the MSC for security policy and peace

Leininger, Julia (2026)
The Current Column, 18. February 2026

Resilience only arises when political measures are legitimised and supported by society.

Resilience, the new silver bullet

Leininger, Julia (2026)
The Current Column, 18. February 2026

Resilience only arises when political measures are legitimised and supported by society.

Why Germany and Europe Should Clearly State Their Commitment to International Law

Lorch, Jasmin (2026)
The Current Column, 17. February 2026

A clear commitment to international law is not only required from a normative and legal point of view but for pragmatic reasons too.

Foreword to 'EU-Africa Digital Partnership: Strategic Pathways through the Mattei Plan and Global Gateway'

Keijzer, Niels (2026)
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Jacqueline Wingens is a Political Scientist and former Researcher in the Research Department "Inter- and transnational Cooperation".

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Ditebogo Modiegi Morare is a Political Scientist and former Researcher in the Research department "Inter- and transnational cooperation".

2026

2026 Jump to: März 2026 Februar 2026 Januar 2026 März 2026 Geoökonomie: Wie China sich die Disruption der internationalen Ordnung zunutze machen kann Es ist nachvollziehbar, dass europäische Regierungen China als systemischen Rivalen sehen. Doch angesichts der aktuellen weltpolitischen Verwerfungen sind auch andere Ansätze nötig. Ein Beitrag von Sebastian Haug . MAKRONOM 16.03.2026 The US-Israeli War on Iran Risks Setting Socio-Economic Development in the Middle East…

Disruption and Reform

In this theme special, IDOS presents work that examines the dynamics of disruption and reform and shows how change can protect the foundations of international cooperation and sustainable development.

Partnerships, not spheres of influence

Berger, Axel / Anna-Katharina Hornidge (2026)
The Current Column, 12. January 2026

The year 2026 will be shaped by disruption and reform. For Europe, this means expanding their own strategic autonomy and becoming more independent.

“Consolidate and sustain” under immense pressure – South Africa closes series of four ‘Southern’ G20 Presidencies

Grimm, Sven / Eva-Maria Lynders (2025)
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The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is locate in the UN City of Bonn and is one of the world’s leading research institutions and think tanks for global sustainable development. Our work is based on the interplay between Research, Policy Advice and Training. The IDOS is building bridges between theory and practice.

A mixed record one year after the fall of the Assad regime

Zintl, Tina (2025)
The Current Column, 08. December 2025

Syrians need a clear timeline of when basic services will be restored, and businesses need to be able to plan ahead.