Karoline Eickhoff
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social
Researcher in political science, interested in international relations, peace and conflict and social trust
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In the new @dissentmag.bsky.social issue, out today, @yguichaoua.bsky.social and I diagnose the crisis of conflict studies in a piece that is part intellectual history, part personal experience.
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
The Demise of Conflict Studies - Dissent Magazine
An entire industry specializing in mediation, peacekeeping, disarmament, and transitional justice has become largely obsolete.
dissentmagazine.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In the new @dissentmag.bsky.social issue, out today, @yguichaoua.bsky.social and I diagnose the crisis of conflict studies in a piece that is part intellectual history, part personal experience.
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
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South Africa advocates for #debt sustainability for low-income countries at the upcoming #G20 summit on 22–23 November.
Earlier this year, our @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social examined what the #AU could achieve in the negotiations. Read her analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Earlier this year, our @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social examined what the #AU could achieve in the negotiations. Read her analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
G20 Debt Negotiations: What Can the African Union Achieve?
Public debt is rising globally and several countries in Africa are facing debt distress. To advance African priorities during the South African...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
South Africa advocates for #debt sustainability for low-income countries at the upcoming #G20 summit on 22–23 November.
Earlier this year, our @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social examined what the #AU could achieve in the negotiations. Read her analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Earlier this year, our @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social examined what the #AU could achieve in the negotiations. Read her analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
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🧵Ahead of the #AUEU25 Summit, we invite you to revisit some of our research on how Europe–Africa relations are evolving today and in the future. @denistull.bsky.social
and @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social outline strategic trends shaping cooperation by 2030.
Read more, here: t1p.de/anutl
and @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social outline strategic trends shaping cooperation by 2030.
Read more, here: t1p.de/anutl
Mapping the Future of Europe-Africa Relations
Exploring Europe-Africa relations for 2030, the Megatrends Afrika project analyzes emerging trends, including political instability in Europe...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🧵Ahead of the #AUEU25 Summit, we invite you to revisit some of our research on how Europe–Africa relations are evolving today and in the future. @denistull.bsky.social
and @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social outline strategic trends shaping cooperation by 2030.
Read more, here: t1p.de/anutl
and @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social outline strategic trends shaping cooperation by 2030.
Read more, here: t1p.de/anutl
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#Reparations are the #AU theme 2025, yet Europe’s readiness to address colonial legacies remains questionable at least. @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social and Ueli Stager discuss how historical accountability shapes trust & legitimacy in #AUEU relations.
Read more, here: t1p.de/i9vpo
Read more, here: t1p.de/i9vpo
Coming to Terms with the Past? Reparations as a Test for Africa-Europe Relations
The African Union has chosen “Reparations” as its theme for 2025. Although the colonial past is a sensitive issue in Africa-Europe relations,...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#Reparations are the #AU theme 2025, yet Europe’s readiness to address colonial legacies remains questionable at least. @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social and Ueli Stager discuss how historical accountability shapes trust & legitimacy in #AUEU relations.
Read more, here: t1p.de/i9vpo
Read more, here: t1p.de/i9vpo
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@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social paper on East Africa shows how the EU’s #GlobalGateway faces coordination, financing & local ownership challenges, all key issues for future #AUEU cooperation.
Find the analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Find the analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Infrastructure in East Africa: What Challenges for the EU Global Gateway?
The EU faces (geo)political challenges as it implements the Global Gateway Initiative in East Africa, including rent-seeking dynamics and...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social paper on East Africa shows how the EU’s #GlobalGateway faces coordination, financing & local ownership challenges, all key issues for future #AUEU cooperation.
Find the analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Find the analysis here: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
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🌍 The #AU is calling for a new world #map that shows Africa’s real size 👉 #CorrectTheMap campaign.
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Africa’s Place on the World Map
World maps are not neutral and marginalize Africa, says the “Correct the Map” campaign. The European side should therefore review its map...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
September 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🌍 The #AU is calling for a new world #map that shows Africa’s real size 👉 #CorrectTheMap campaign.
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
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Today marks one year since Kenya’s 🇰🇪 mass protests, and the current demonstrations over blogger Ojwang's death are being met with teargas.
Look into @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social's analysis for some background on how Kenyans view their president: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Look into @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social's analysis for some background on how Kenyans view their president: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Kenya: Winning Hearts and Minds Abroad or at Home?
Kenya's diplomatic strides in a multipolar world, balancing East and West ties, increasingly face scrutiny at home. This policy brief analyzes...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
June 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today marks one year since Kenya’s 🇰🇪 mass protests, and the current demonstrations over blogger Ojwang's death are being met with teargas.
Look into @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social's analysis for some background on how Kenyans view their president: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Look into @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social's analysis for some background on how Kenyans view their president: www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
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The 4th Conference on Financing for Development #FfD4 kicks off today as #debt burden rises across #Africa.
For background info on Africa’s position in debt talks, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social unpacked the Lomé draft declaration—calling for #G20 reforms and targeted debt relief.
📘 t1p.de/k4v1t
For background info on Africa’s position in debt talks, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social unpacked the Lomé draft declaration—calling for #G20 reforms and targeted debt relief.
📘 t1p.de/k4v1t
Shifting the Narrative on African Debt: Debt Default versus Development Default
At a time when many African countries face financial distress, the first African Union Conference on Debt has sought to influence the global...
t1p.de
June 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The 4th Conference on Financing for Development #FfD4 kicks off today as #debt burden rises across #Africa.
For background info on Africa’s position in debt talks, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social unpacked the Lomé draft declaration—calling for #G20 reforms and targeted debt relief.
📘 t1p.de/k4v1t
For background info on Africa’s position in debt talks, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social unpacked the Lomé draft declaration—calling for #G20 reforms and targeted debt relief.
📘 t1p.de/k4v1t
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As the #PanAfricanParliament debates #reparations in Midrand, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social and @uelistaeger.bsky.social reflect on whether Europe is ready to confront with its #colonial past and the opportunities this could present
👉 www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
👉 www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
Coming to Terms with the Past? Reparations as a Test for Africa-Europe Relations
The African Union has chosen “Reparations” as its theme for 2025. Although the colonial past is a sensitive issue in Africa-Europe relations,...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As the #PanAfricanParliament debates #reparations in Midrand, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social and @uelistaeger.bsky.social reflect on whether Europe is ready to confront with its #colonial past and the opportunities this could present
👉 www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
👉 www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...
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🎙️Neue Podcastfolge Megatrends Afrika: Schuldenkrise afrikanischer Länder – (k)ein Ausweg?
Darin diskutieren @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social und @rthiele.bsky.social zentrale Herausforderungen wie:
📈 starke Abhängigkeit von Rohstoffpreisen
📉 geringe Steuereinnahmen
Jetzt reinhören! 🎧
Darin diskutieren @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social und @rthiele.bsky.social zentrale Herausforderungen wie:
📈 starke Abhängigkeit von Rohstoffpreisen
📉 geringe Steuereinnahmen
Jetzt reinhören! 🎧
70 Prozent der Länder in Subsahara-Afrika sind hoch verschuldet. Im neuen SWP-Podcast erklären @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social und Rainer Thiele @megatrends-afrika.de, welche Folgen diese enormen Schulden haben & wie sich das Schuldenproblem nachhaltig lösen lässt: www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
July 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎙️Neue Podcastfolge Megatrends Afrika: Schuldenkrise afrikanischer Länder – (k)ein Ausweg?
Darin diskutieren @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social und @rthiele.bsky.social zentrale Herausforderungen wie:
📈 starke Abhängigkeit von Rohstoffpreisen
📉 geringe Steuereinnahmen
Jetzt reinhören! 🎧
Darin diskutieren @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social und @rthiele.bsky.social zentrale Herausforderungen wie:
📈 starke Abhängigkeit von Rohstoffpreisen
📉 geringe Steuereinnahmen
Jetzt reinhören! 🎧
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Kenya’s debt crisis is about more than numbers—it's about trust. As leaders blame external shocks, citizens demands accountability for corruption and poor governance.
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social contrasts the differences in public opinion and government positions on debt.
👉 t1p.de/ykzdw
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social contrasts the differences in public opinion and government positions on debt.
👉 t1p.de/ykzdw
Crisis of Debt or Crisis of Confidence? Kenya’s Contested Fiscal Outlook
Kenya is facing not only a debt crisis, but a deeper crisis of public trust. In this policy brief, Karoline Eickhoff contrasts official...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
July 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Kenya’s debt crisis is about more than numbers—it's about trust. As leaders blame external shocks, citizens demands accountability for corruption and poor governance.
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social contrasts the differences in public opinion and government positions on debt.
👉 t1p.de/ykzdw
@karolineeickhoff.bsky.social contrasts the differences in public opinion and government positions on debt.
👉 t1p.de/ykzdw
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❗African countries face #debt distress ❗
This is compounded by the #G20's creditor-focused debt treatment. Under South Africa’s presidency, the #AU should advocate for significant reforms.
👉 Read @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social 's take on achieving successful negotiations: t1p.de/wk35p
This is compounded by the #G20's creditor-focused debt treatment. Under South Africa’s presidency, the #AU should advocate for significant reforms.
👉 Read @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social 's take on achieving successful negotiations: t1p.de/wk35p
G20 Debt Negotiations: What Can the African Union Achieve?
Public debt is rising globally and several countries in Africa are facing debt distress. To advance African priorities during the South African...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
April 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
❗African countries face #debt distress ❗
This is compounded by the #G20's creditor-focused debt treatment. Under South Africa’s presidency, the #AU should advocate for significant reforms.
👉 Read @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social 's take on achieving successful negotiations: t1p.de/wk35p
This is compounded by the #G20's creditor-focused debt treatment. Under South Africa’s presidency, the #AU should advocate for significant reforms.
👉 Read @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social 's take on achieving successful negotiations: t1p.de/wk35p
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Dans LePoint, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explique, en s'appuyant sur son article co-écrit avec @uelistaeger.bsky.social, que les débats au sein de l'UA 🌍 en 2025 sur les « réparations » porteront sur différentes formes telles que la restitution d'objets et la justice climatique
Pourquoi le sommet de l’Union africaine à Addis-Abeba s’annonce sous tensions
ANALYSE. L’élection du président de la Commission monopolise l’attention, reléguant au second plan les conflits meurtriers de la RDC au Sahel ou encore au Soudan.
www.lepoint.fr
February 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Dans LePoint, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explique, en s'appuyant sur son article co-écrit avec @uelistaeger.bsky.social, que les débats au sein de l'UA 🌍 en 2025 sur les « réparations » porteront sur différentes formes telles que la restitution d'objets et la justice climatique