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📍 Bonn, Germany
In times of shifting global power, Prof. Eva Marlene Hausteiner showed why empires still matter—highlighting how power works not only through force, but through ideas and imperial mindsets shaping today’s conflicts.
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In times of shifting global power, Prof. Eva Marlene Hausteiner showed why empires still matter—highlighting how power works not only through force, but through ideas and imperial mindsets shaping today’s conflicts.
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We see Bonn as a key partner for multilateral cooperation and look forward to contributing our expertise.
We see Bonn as a key partner for multilateral cooperation and look forward to contributing our expertise.
Summar Iqbal Babar
This study examines how traditional authorities in Nigeria and customary forums such as Jirgas in Pakistan operate as forms of sub-national diplomacy in fragile democratic contexts.
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Summar Iqbal Babar
This study examines how traditional authorities in Nigeria and customary forums such as Jirgas in Pakistan operate as forms of sub-national diplomacy in fragile democratic contexts.
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Future Fellow 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿 critiqued the Right to Development, challenging the link between modernization & social justice. Human rights, she argued, are not Western nor growth-dependent.
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Future Fellow 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿 critiqued the Right to Development, challenging the link between modernization & social justice. Human rights, she argued, are not Western nor growth-dependent.
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📍Currently in Bonn until March 2026.
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📍Currently in Bonn until March 2026.
More: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/de...
💡: city clusters shape sister-city ties; cluster logic enables strategic engagement; partnerships open access to wider regional networks.
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💡: city clusters shape sister-city ties; cluster logic enables strategic engagement; partnerships open access to wider regional networks.
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Alumni, current & incoming fellows connected online to discuss AI & share experiences. Highlights of the fellowship, shared: vibrant international environment, great offices, supportive culture.
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Alumni, current & incoming fellows connected online to discuss AI & share experiences. Highlights of the fellowship, shared: vibrant international environment, great offices, supportive culture.
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What a 5-city field trip—from Beijing to Shanghai—reveals about China’s urban future, city clusters, AI-driven development, and shifting narratives from Xinjiang.
Plus: what to expect from the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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What a 5-city field trip—from Beijing to Shanghai—reveals about China’s urban future, city clusters, AI-driven development, and shifting narratives from Xinjiang.
Plus: what to expect from the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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www.aia-nrw.org/en/impulse/f...
At our AIA panel in Bonn, Sanja Bojanić, Helfried Carl, János Kendernay, and Theresa Reymann agreed: cities are key to democratic culture, but the real power lies with citizens, not cities. Mayor Ursula Sautter closed the event.
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At our AIA panel in Bonn, Sanja Bojanić, Helfried Carl, János Kendernay, and Theresa Reymann agreed: cities are key to democratic culture, but the real power lies with citizens, not cities. Mayor Ursula Sautter closed the event.
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Key takeaways: clearer purpose, stronger impact thinking, more peer learning across NRW. Great energy, great network.
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Key takeaways: clearer purpose, stronger impact thinking, more peer learning across NRW. Great energy, great network.
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📍 Bonn, 09.12.2025 | 18:30
When national politics stall, cities act. Join European urban leaders exploring how city diplomacy and democratic innovation can defend open societies.
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📍 Bonn, 09.12.2025 | 18:30
When national politics stall, cities act. Join European urban leaders exploring how city diplomacy and democratic innovation can defend open societies.
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At Bonn City Hall, experts discussed Germany’s role in global peace and Europe’s security, building on AIA NRW’s webinar on “Peace with or Protection from Russia?” Thanks to sef: & partners for an inspiring finale.
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At Bonn City Hall, experts discussed Germany’s role in global peace and Europe’s security, building on AIA NRW’s webinar on “Peace with or Protection from Russia?” Thanks to sef: & partners for an inspiring finale.
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AIA NRW & the Korean Embassy explored how K-Pop, BTS, K-Food & media shape diplomacy. Talks by Dong-ho Han, Natalia Grincheva, Hannes Mosler & Susanne Baumgart. Future of soft power with Stuart MacDonald & Brendan Howe
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AIA NRW & the Korean Embassy explored how K-Pop, BTS, K-Food & media shape diplomacy. Talks by Dong-ho Han, Natalia Grincheva, Hannes Mosler & Susanne Baumgart. Future of soft power with Stuart MacDonald & Brendan Howe
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Cities are leading democratic innovation via diplomacy, participation & cross-border cooperation. Join the discussion on 📅 09.12, Bonn.
Organized by @tamaraehs.bsky.social.
🔗Register: www.aia-nrw.org/en/e/autocra...
Cities are leading democratic innovation via diplomacy, participation & cross-border cooperation. Join the discussion on 📅 09.12, Bonn.
Organized by @tamaraehs.bsky.social.
🔗Register: www.aia-nrw.org/en/e/autocra...
AIA Fellow Stuart MacDonald’s study across 25+ countries shows soft power can be measured. Experts highlighted AI, digital influence and a key takeaway — success depends less on budget and more on strategic coherence.
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AIA Fellow Stuart MacDonald’s study across 25+ countries shows soft power can be measured. Experts highlighted AI, digital influence and a key takeaway — success depends less on budget and more on strategic coherence.
🔗More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/en/event-rep...
Political scientist @tamaraehs.bsky.social calls for democratic resilience: strengthening courts, media & cities as the front line of democracy.
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Political scientist @tamaraehs.bsky.social calls for democratic resilience: strengthening courts, media & cities as the front line of democracy.
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We hosted a workshop led by AIA Fellow Summar Barbar, exploring how subnational diplomacy, youth engagement, academic cooperation, and cultural exchange can strengthen 🇩🇪–🇵🇰 ties.
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We hosted a workshop led by AIA Fellow Summar Barbar, exploring how subnational diplomacy, youth engagement, academic cooperation, and cultural exchange can strengthen 🇩🇪–🇵🇰 ties.
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Join us on 13 Nov (13:00–18:30) at the Heinrich-Heine-Institut Düsseldorf for “Korean Soft Power and Beyond”. With Dr. Dongho Han and Dr. Natalia Grincheva among others.
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🔗More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/softpower
Join us on 13 Nov (13:00–18:30) at the Heinrich-Heine-Institut Düsseldorf for “Korean Soft Power and Beyond”. With Dr. Dongho Han and Dr. Natalia Grincheva among others.
🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/bTQfWFwDRu
🔗More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/softpower
We hosted Europe’s Future in Space with State Secretary Paul Höller & PD Dr. Antje Nötzold. Our Director Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din: “Collaboration & innovation are key to a sustainable, responsible space future.”
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We hosted Europe’s Future in Space with State Secretary Paul Höller & PD Dr. Antje Nötzold. Our Director Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din: “Collaboration & innovation are key to a sustainable, responsible space future.”
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Exploring how soft power works from national to city level — building on a British Council study of 24 countries plus the EU to develop new ways to measure soft power.
Based in Bonn until March 2026.
🔗 More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/st...
Exploring how soft power works from national to city level — building on a British Council study of 24 countries plus the EU to develop new ways to measure soft power.
Based in Bonn until March 2026.
🔗 More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/st...
Nord Stream 2 shifted from a key part of Germany’s energy transition to a geopolitical misstep—deepening EU reliance on Russian gas, ignoring Eastern European security, and exposing governance gaps.
Full paper: 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/de/publikati...
Nord Stream 2 shifted from a key part of Germany’s energy transition to a geopolitical misstep—deepening EU reliance on Russian gas, ignoring Eastern European security, and exposing governance gaps.
Full paper: 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/de/publikati...
🔗 Interview: www.aia-nrw.org/en/germany-m...
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🔗 Interview: www.aia-nrw.org/en/germany-m...
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