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AIA is dedicated to the global challenges and through its Fellowship programme it promotes scientific excellence and builds international and interdisciplinary connections. 🌎 www.aia-nrw.org/en 📍 Bonn, Germany

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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Opening the symposium, Lord Mayor Guido Déus highlighted Bonn’s role as Germany’s UN city. In his keynote, @matthiashauer.bsky.social stressed that research, technology and innovation are increasingly key to Europe’s competitiveness and strategic sovereignty.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Bonn’s strength lies in its network.” Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din At the Academy, we welcomed Dr. Jörg Geerlings and Prof. Conrad Schetter for exchanges on constitutional resilience, conflicts, security policy and opportunities for cooperation across Bonn’s political and research community.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Central Asia is recalibrating its ties with Russia. Dr. Karolina Kluczewska examines how Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan use “diplomatic balancing” to diversify partnerships while safeguarding national interests. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Security extends beyond military defence: resilient democracies also need protected critical infrastructure, strong institutions, technological & economic resilience, & social cohesion. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/comprehen...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
EVENT ALERT ❗Wie kann Europa zwischen Moral und Macht strategische Handlungsfähigkeit gewinnen? Diskutieren Sie mit uns. Registrierung: www.eventbrite.de/e/1992619996...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
EVENT ALERT⁉️ Wie resilient sind unsere Demokratien – und was braucht es für ein umfassendes Verständnis von Sicherheit? Wie können demokratische Gesellschaften ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit strategisch stärken? Kurzentschlossene sind herzlich willkommen! 🔗 www.eventbrite.de/e/1996625675...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Wie kann Europa in einer Welt im Umbruch strategisch handlungsfähig bleiben – und dabei seine Werte bewahren? Navid Kermani und Volker Perthes diskutieren Europas Rolle zwischen Moral und Macht. Moderiert von Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din. 🔗https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1992619996048?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎉 We’re delighted to announce our new 2027 Fellows: an outstanding, international cohort of researchers and practitioners. We look forward to welcoming them to Bonn in 2027 for exchange, collaboration and new ideas. Many thanks to our Scientific Advisory Board for your continued support!
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🇪🇺 Comprehensive Security – Europas Sicherheit gemeinsam denken. Wie können Deutschland und die Schweiz Europas Sicherheit, Resilienz und Handlungsfähigkeit stärken? 🔗Diskutieren Sie mit: www.eventbrite.de/e/1996625675...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
NRW at 80: from industrial powerhouse to strategic security actor. 🇪🇺🛡️ Mona Neubaur, Armin Laschet MP, Sebastian Hartmann MP a& Armin Papperger discussed NRW’s future role in Europe’s security architecture, from technological sovereignty to resilient infrastructure. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/80-years-...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📢 Studentische Hilfskraft (w/m/d) gesucht! Unterstützen Sie uns in Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Recherche und Veranstaltungsorganisation. Bewerbung bis 15.09.2026 mit Anschreiben, Lebenslauf und Notenübersicht als PDF an bewerbung@aia-nrw.org. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/de/akademie/...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🔬 Spotlight: "Climate justice begins with understanding the structures that shape inequality." - Fadzai Chipato We're delighted to have Fadzai in our fellowship community & look forward to the contributions her research will make to debates on climate justice. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/fa...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“Only through sustained interdisciplinary & international dialogue can we develop the ideas needed to address the complex challenges of our time,” said Dr. Zein Al Din, as Fellows, partners, & friends gathered for our Summer Reception to celebrate the collaborations that drive exchange.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Institutions won't be defined by reacting fastest, but by anticipating uncertainties yet to emerge." Our Director, Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din, after meeting Dr. Youssef Nassef (UNFCCC). The talk spanned Europe's role, post-hydrocarbon Middle East & future institutions.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Brazil's climate paradiplomacy has a structural flaw, says AIA NRW Fellow Débora Prado: the constitution gives the federal government sole authority over international affairs, leaving states & cities to act informally. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/impulse/f...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
"It is time to start discussing about how AI's environmental impact is distributed in societies and across the Global South-North, not only about making the technology more efficient." – AIA NRW Fellow @yihyunkang.bsky.social, after the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Welcoming a new cohort of Academy Fellows from around the world! From AI and democratic resilience to climate justice, maritime governance, and energy security, their research tackles the structural challenges shaping tomorrow's political agenda. 🔗 aia-nrw.org/en/fellows/
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚀 Einladung zur Podiumsdiskussion: 80 Jahre NRW – Vom Industrieland zum strategischen Akteur der Sicherheitsarchitektur von morgen. Mit Mona Neubaur, Sebastian Hartmann, Armin Laschet & Armin Papperger. Anmeldung: www.eventbrite.de/e/1989904598...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"The future of Europe depends on Germany and Poland acting as strategic partners." – Our Director joined a high-level exchange marking the 35th anniversary of the German-Polish Treaty on Good Neighbourship. Strengthening this partnership remains central to AIA NRW's mission.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A special milestone: Our first Early Career Researcher, Boyhun Kim, presented her doctoral research after submitting her PhD at Ghent University, challenging views of EU climate leadership by highlighting South Korea's strategic agency in adopting EU climate norms. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/decentrin...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🌡️Climate change is more than an environmental challenge. AIA Fellows joined the conference “Climate Change as a Crisis of Nature?” in Bonn, exploring how governance, culture, economics and politics shape responses to climate change and global transformation. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/climate-c...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“Sustainable stability in the Middle East will not emerge from the absence of disagreements, but from institutions, dialogue, and bridge-building.” Key discussion between our Director & H.E. Abdallah bin Ibrahim Al Hamar on regional security, cooperation, & the future of the Gulf & the Middle East.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Ryan Mulholland (Center for American Progress) joined AIA Fellows for a discussion on transatlantic politics, economic challenges, WTO reform, climate diplomacy, and the role of think tanks. A timely exchange on global challenges and international cooperation. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/ryan-mulh...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📄 New AIA NRW Discussion Paper: Europe faces a growing alliance dilemma—how to avoid both dependence on the US and vulnerability to Russian coercion. Summar Iqbal Babar and Ahyousha Khan explore what a more balanced European security architecture could look like. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🇩🇪 What does the #Zeitenwende mean for Germany’s future? A panel with Gerlinde Groitl, Friedrich Kießling & Gen. (ret.) Jörg Vollmer, experts discussed rearmament, strategic sovereignty, and lessons from history. Thanks to 170 participants for a great debate. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/rearmamen...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🔓 How can the European Union strengthen its influence in an increasingly fragmented world? Stuart MacDonald argues that the EU's greatest soft power strength lies not in centralized projection, but in its pluralistic, decentralized, & relationship-based approach. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“Sudan’s war is far more than a struggle between two generals,” said our Director, Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din, after interviewing Navid Kermani. Their conversation explored the conflict’s humanitarian and geopolitical dimensions. Full article coming soon in our magazine.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
💡Scientific excellence is a strategic asset for society. Speaking at Rotary Club Bonn-Kreuzberg, our Director Dr. Zein Al Din highlighted how curiosity-driven research fuels transformative breakthroughs, expands future opportunities, & helps societies shape what is possible for generations to come.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New Fellow Alert 🚨 Dr. Anthony Acquah joins us with a project on ethical tech diplomacy in Germany–Africa relations, exploring Germany’s role in advancing responsible AI standards in Africa. His research focuses on public policy, digital governance & tech diplomacy. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/an...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Visit by Dr Claire Demesmay, Attachée for French higher education cooperation at the French Embassy in Germany and Director of the Institut français Bonn. 💡Key takeaways: Franco-German ties are central to EU stability, need renewed alignment, and stronger academic-diplomatic cooperation.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
❗️Event Alert: Join us in celebrating 80 years of North Rhine-Westphalia with a high-level discussion on Europe’s future security, resilience, and technological sovereignty. 🇩🇪 More insights: www.aia-nrw.org/en/e/80-year...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Marking the 35th anniversary of theGerman-Polish Good Neighbourliness Treaty, our Director Dr. Zein Al Din emphasized that close cooperation remains vital for Europe’s stability. Yesterday, the Academy welcomed Rafał Sobczak, Aleksander Gowin, & Agnieszka Fröhlich for a forward-looking exchange.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
‼️ Application deadline extended - join our fellowship programme 2027/ 28 Top benefits include: 🌐 Access to a high-level international network 👥 Opportunity to develop influential, policy-relevant work 💪 Strong financial and practical support Apply here: www.aia-nrw.org/de/akademie/...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
“Cities like Aachen are increasingly central actors in shaping Europe’s response to geopolitical and societal transformation,” said Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din after meeting Mayor Michael Ziemons. The exchange reflects the Academy of International Affairs NRW’s focus on city diplomacy.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
AIA Fellow @cecilepelaudeix.bsky.social met Robert Habeck at the Danish Institute for International Studies to discuss European & Arctic security, EU strategic autonomy, & critical raw material, which reflects her fellowship research. Fellow Profile: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/ce...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🌍 Climate change is reshaping geopolitics from the Arctic to the Strait of Hormuz, opening new Arctic routes while reinforcing the Strait’s role as a critical energy chokepoint. Key takeaway: climate change is now a central driver of global power shifts.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Exchange at the Parliament of NRW focused on Germany’s and NRW’s role in supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦. Our Associate Fellow Mariia Levchenko highlighted how humanitarian aid, development & peacebuilding must work together to enable long-term resilience and reconstruction.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Exchange with the “Europe and Foreign Economic Policy” group highlighted the strategic role of critical raw materials for Europe. With Fellow @cecilepelaudeix.bsky.social laudeix, the focus was on supply risks, geopolitics, and implications for NRW’s energy transition.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
❓ Wie verändert der Klimawandel die globale Macht? Welche Rolle spielen Energie, Ressourcen & Handelsrouten? Einladung zur Paneldiskussion in Kooperation mit @idos-research.bsky.social. 📅 05.05.2026 | 📍 Bonn | 🗣️ Deutsch 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/arktis
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Our Director, Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din, highlighted a constructive exchange with Sebastian Hartmann and Ralf Stegner on strengthening Bonn as a hub for international cooperation. The discussion reaffirmed Bonn’s strategic role in global governance and opened avenues for future collaboration.
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Bonn as a UN Hub: Insights from Ambassador Röken Academy NRW, led by Director Mayssoun Zein Al Din, hosted Ambassador Stephan Röken to discuss Bonn’s role as a UN hub and how networked multilateralism shapes global development. #UNBonn #Multilateralism
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
❓ Wie verändert der Klimawandel die globale Macht? Welche Rolle spielen Energie, Ressourcen & Handelsrouten? Einladung zur Paneldiskussion in Kooperation mit @idos-research.bsky.social. 📅 05.05.2026 | 📍 Bonn | 🗣️ Deutsch 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/arktis
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
𝓤𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓜𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓽 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓲! – At the AIA NRW Global Policy Dialogue, David Brandon Smith (Goethe U. Frankfurt) explored Namibia’s independence (1946–1990) & how non-state actors, especially churches, shaped politics via pluralistic diplomacy. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/unsere-me...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
In the latest AIA Policy Brief our Fellow Stuart MacDonald highlights that trust — while slow to build and easy to erode — is central to effective international engagement. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🌍 Beyond borders: Brazil’s paradiplomacy in action! Co-hosted with the Paradiplomacy Scholars Forum, the webinar explored how subnational actors connect globally, shape foreign policy, and foster North-South dialogue through regional cases and academic exchange. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/brazilian...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
📢 Call for fellowships 2027/28 - Application is now open How can Europe stay secure in a rapidly changing world? The fellowship invites scholars and practitioners in international politics to submit interdisciplinary projects. 🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eh2k5XBb
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Fellow Stuart MacDonald on soft power beyond nation-states: 💡 Focus less on defining, more on practising. Challenges: multi-level governance, limited data, theory–practice gap, and network-based cooperation. Regions matter—but remain complex actors. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/sub-natio...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆, inequality debates, and reconciliation. Yesterday’s panel with Henning Melber, Julia Manek & Katharina Hacker highlighted colonial legacies, “colonial amnesia,” and the need for critical dialogue. 🔗 www.aia-nrw.org/en/german-co...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 is strong but often undercoordinated. Our Fellow Stuart MacDonald hosted a workshop on regions’ role in shaping it, highlighting multi-level impact, coordination gaps, terminology challenges, and digital/AI risks. More: www.aia-nrw.org/en/european-...
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Academy of International Affairs NRW @aia-nrw.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🛜 Online Event: European Regions and the Future of Europe’s Soft Power 🔗Join us by registering here: www.aia-nrw.org/en/e/europea...
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