© Katja Velmans
Events
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20.01.2026
How do empires act?
Both research on (post-)coloniality and imperialism as a driving force of international relations have established that empires are to be counted among the most powerful political entities. But how do empires exert…
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09.12.2025
Autocracy On the Rise – Can Cities Save Democracy?
Cities play a crucial role in building and maintaining democratic attitudes and processes. In response to increasing political paralysis, ideological deadlock or illiberal practices at the national level, mayors across Europe have…
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08.12.2025
Science Dialogue Day
Together with the Managing Global Governance (MGG) program of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), we look forward to the third edition of Science Dialogue Day. Across NRW, a growing…
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13.11.2025
South Korean Soft Power and Beyond. Lessons from the Korean Wave for Cultural Diplomacy
The role of culture for the prestige and relative status of countries is well-known. While that kind of soft power remains difficult to measure in terms of its actual influence on international…
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12.11.2025
National Soft Power: Policy, Strategy and Measurement
On 12 November, AIA Fellow Stuart MacDonald organizes a workshop for academics and practitioners, examining the state of soft power in 2025. Drawing on findings from a recent comprehensive comparative study of…
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29.10. – 01.11.2025
International Security Forum Bonn 2025
This year’s International Security Forum Bonn (ISFB) brings together top experts and practitioners to tackle pressing questions about transatlantic relations and the future of European security. Under the patronage of Nathanael Liminski,…
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14.10.2025
From Research to Diplomacy: The Future of Transatlantic Engagement in Space
Space exploration has been a global endeavor since its inception in the 1950s. Since this time, incredible progress has been made through international – and especially transatlantic – partnerships. Europe has contributed…
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11.10.2025
AIA at the UN-Day in Bonn
The city of Bonn is hosting its annual United Nations Day on Saturday, October 11, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Bonn’s market square. Not only will the work of the…
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08.10.2025
Breaking Big-Tech’s Chains: Transatlantic Collaboration to Build University-Linked Innovation Ecosystems
A challenge for most all advanced democracies including Canada, UK, Germany and the rest of Europe is to jump-start a more dynamic high-growth and high-tech economy, flagged as a top priority for…
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01.10.2025
Peace with or Protection from Russia? Rethinking Europe’s Security after Ukraine
In its fourth year, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine remains one of the central security challenges of our time. Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Russia has fundamentally changed the starting position…
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19.09.2025
To Be or Not To Be Tokenized? Unpacking the Performative Nature of Meaningful Youth Participation
This workshop examines how tokenism can appear in youth engagement and inclusion efforts, and explores ways to foster genuine participation. It includes concept framing, real-life examples, research insights, personal experiences, and group…
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12.09.2025
A Changing World Order: Europe’s Strategic Role and the Future of Transatlantic Relations
The global order has changed dramatically over the past decade. Some of these changes have been disruptive, such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine or the escalation of violence in the…