Konrad Adenauer Foundation • Table.Briefings

March 10th, 2026

Christoph Plate – the Africa expert in the Balkans

The former journalist is familiar with crisis regions. He sees an alienation between Brussels and Southeast Europe that plays into Russia's hands.

By Leonard Schulz

Feature | Geopolitics

March 4th, 2026

Raisina: What the forum reveals about India’s self-positioning

The Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi is a counter-model to the World Economic Forum and the Munich Security Conference. Its hosts have long framed it as a global platform – and its growing importance is only slowly being recognized in Germany.

By Natalie Mayroth

Talk of the Town | EU enlargement

January 29th, 2026

Why admitting the Western Balkan states would be financially advantageous for the European Union

A study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation finds that the cost of admitting the Western Balkan states to the European Union would be negligible for the Union’s budget. At the same time, accession would deliver a substantial economic boost to the six candidate countries.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Connectivity

November 19th, 2025

Global Gateway: The EU is courting the Indo-Pacific – and falling behind in Southeast Asia

The EU wants to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific states with a forum in Brussels. However, according to a recent study, the flagship Global Gateway initiative is hardly having any effect in the key region of South East Asia.

By Amelie Richter