Büro der Präsidentin

GIGA President Prof. Amrita Narlikar and the World Economic Forum

Since 2020 GIGA President Prof. Amrita Narlikar is part of the World Economic Forum. As a member of the “Regional Action Group for South Asia” and the “Global Future Council on Frontier Risks” initiative, she participates as advisor and expert in several closed-door meetings.

Geopolitical Implications of COVID-19

The GIGA is honoured to present to you a (virtual) GIGA Distinguished Speaker Lecture by NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg. He will speak on “Geopolitical Implications of COVID-19”.

Franco-German Observatory of the Indo-Pacific

The Franco-German Observatory will invite key actors from the Indo-Pacific to present their vision of the region, how they conceive of it geo-strategically and the place of China, the US, and Europe within this framework. We look forward to debating questions of economic interdependence and independence, of trade and investment, and the expectations the countries of the Indo-Pacific might have towards the ‘West’ in general, and Europe, in particular’.

Upcoming event with Prof. Dr. Rory Medcalf (Head of the National Security College at the Australian National University).

GIGA President Prof. Dr. Amrita Narlikar is part of latest Foreign Affairs expert survey.

GIGA President Prof. Dr. Amrita Narlikar is part of latest Foreign Affairs expert survey. In their regular surveys, Foreign Affairs approaches authorities with deep specialised expertise relevant to the question at hand, together with a few leading generalists in the field.

Poverty Narratives and Power Paradoxes in International Trade Negotiations and Beyond

In her latest book, published by Cambridge University Press, Amrita Narlikar argues that contrary to common assumption, modern-day politics displays a surprising paradox: poverty – and the powerlessness with which it is associated – has emerged as a political tool and a formidable weapon in international negotiation. The success of poverty narratives, however, means that their use has not been limited to the neediest.

"Es liegt im eigenen Interesse der Jüngeren, das Virus einzudämmen“

Global Order is Dead, Long Live Global Order? Taking Stock in 2020

The GIGA Global Transitions Conference 2020 – under the lead of Prof. Dr. Amrita Narlikar and Prof. Dr. Patrick Köllner – will seek reflection on the current state of the world and an exchange of ideas for ways forward.

Coronavirus und der Globale Süden

Große Teile Asiens, Afrikas, Lateinamerikas und des Nahen Ostens sind sehr schwer von der Krankheit betroffen, und die Staaten des Globalen Südens reagieren sehr unterschiedlich. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie das GIGA dazu beiträgt, den weltweiten Auswirkungen der Pandemie zu begegnen.

Munich Security Conference 2020

GIGA President sets the stage for Federal Foreign Minister Maas and moderates panel on Westlessness in the world.

Körber Multilateralism Lab | First Session

The Körber Multilateralism Lab aims to bring together a small group of influential policy experts, public officials and academics through a series of (virtual) meetings in a confidential setting. In the course of this year, and with the help of forward-looking and collaborative tools, participants will explore and discuss new ideas beyond thought barriers and will test impulses to improve international cooperation and the effectiveness of the multilateral system.

Multilateralism: Yet Another Victim of COVID19?

Just when the need for global cooperation is at an unprecedented high, nations are turning inwards. In fact, while the pandemic has almost certainly exacerbated the challenges of multilateralism, the root causes lie elsewhere. And one important cause is to be found in the phenomenon of “Weaponized Interdependence,” which multilateral institutions in their current form.

Professor Amrita Narlikar on India’s Foreign Economic Policy

Neuer GIGA-Jahresbericht

Rückblick auf ein erfolgreiches Jahr 2019

A Decade of Emergence: Europe in the Indo-Pacific

GIGA President Prof. Amrita Narlikar moderated a high-level panel at the India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics Raisina Dialogue 2021.