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Events
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24.03.2026
“Unsere Menschen sind nicht frei!” Churches and Pluralistic Diplomacy in the Struggle for an Independent Namibia (1946-1990)
In this lecture, David Brandon Smith will present the results of an ongoing research project on the role of the churches in Namibia’s struggle for independence and consider new avenues for research…
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19.03.2026
Brazilian Paradiplomacy: Historical Trajectories, Institutions, and Case Studies
The Academy of International Affairs NRW, in cooperation with the Paradiplomacy Scholars Forum, will host an online seminar on Brazilian paradiplomacy. The event brings together leading scholars to examine the historical development,…
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11.03.2026
German Colonialism and its first Genocide
As Europe rethinks its foreign policy amidst shifting global political relations, one question remains central: Can cooperation succeed without confronting colonial history? This panel takes Germany’s first genocide of the 20th century…
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05.03.2026
European Regions and the Future of Europe’s Soft Power
The Academy of International Affairs North Rhine-Westphalia, in partnership with the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union, invites policymakers, practitioners and researchers to a workshop examining the…
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19.02. – 20.02.2026
Heritage Across Borders: Translocal Diaspora Networks and Pathways to Inclusive Peace
In the era defined by geopolitical uncertainties, long-standing conflicts, and mounting pressure on liberal democratic standards, the diaspora and translocal groups have become the key players in peacebuilding and cross-border collaboration. This…
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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…