Events

The 31st webinar of the Franco-German Observatory of the Indo-Pacific, hosted by the CERI, features Plamen Tonchev of the Athens-based Institute of International Economic Relations (IIER). He speaks about Mediterranean linkages and non-linkages to the Indo-Pacific

Rodrigo Patto Sá Motta's lecture will focus on the recent shift to the right in the Southern Cone countries, which brought the far-right to power in that region starting with Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil (2018) and Javier Milei in Argentina (2023), while Chile's political fate is currently in dispute during the 2025 November/December elections.

Unpacking the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), the seminar sheds light on how China is not simply participating in global governance but actively attempting to redefine its rules, norms, and moral foundations.

GIGA, RWI, DEval, and the evaluation department of KfW invite to a one-day Learning Forum on the use of evidence in German development cooperation. The forum aims to firmly establish evidence-based approaches on the agenda of political decision-makers and to strengthen the dialogue between research and practice. Using concrete examples and current development policy challenges, the event will demonstrate how evidence can be systematically applied to inform and improve decision-making processes.

GIGA researchers Andreas Ufen, Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir, Nathanael Gratias Sumaktoyo, Oliver Schramm and Iris Wieczorek took part in this roundtable at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Berlin. The participants explored how far Indonesia’s and Germany’s foreign policy interests align and how Indonesian foreign policy is viewed in Berlin. They discussed the extraordinarily difficult geopolitical and geoeconomic condition in the region, and stressed the enormous potential of bilateral relations between Germany and Indonesia. Both countries would benefit from much more intensive cooperation in different policy areas.

With two events, Leibniz institutes, including the GIGA, from the Leibniz Lab ‘Systemic Sustainability’ and their partners are making strong contributions to sustainability transformation at the COP30 World Climate Conference in Belém. The focus lies on creative paths for global climate protection and the concept of systemic sustainability, which views ecological, societal, and economic interconnections as an inseparable whole.

This GIGA Talk explores how people and politicians across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East view today’s major conflicts — perspectives often missing from European media. Our panelists discuss how history, regional dynamics, and strategic priorities shape these diverse interpretations of events.

This event series delves into the evolving field of Global International Relations, highlighting research and practices at GIGA and beyond. It examines how IR can move beyond Western-centric frameworks by incorporating diverse perspectives, histories, and experiences from around the world. Each session features expert insights, discussions on knowledge co-production and partnerships with the Global South, and interactive Q&A segments.

We cordially invite you to a keynote speech and Q&A session with His Excellency Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

One year after Germany’s significant – and controversial – cannabis reform, leading experts draw on experiences of marijuana legalisation elsewhere to discuss the intended and unintended outcomes, the opportunities for improvement, and the uncertain outlook for the country’s new cannabis policy.

Global carbon markets rely heavily on land-based projects in the Global South. While offering to finance nature-based solutions, they risk overestimating emissions reductions and producing conflict with local communities over scarce land resources. A new Land Matrix report underlines the need for high-integrity markets.

Given more fragmented and contested global cooperation, the question looms: Can the G20 effectively navigate a fractured international landscape? What does it take to tackle global challenges within weakened multilateral institutions? Can South Africa’s presidency offer a new path forward? How can Germany contribute to make South Africa’s G20 presidency a success? These and other questions will be addressed during our workshop.

The Horn of Africa is in flux: new alignments, regional rivalries, and global involvement are reshaping prospects for peace and stability. What do these shifts mean for Germany, the EU, and their role in the region?

This GIGA Forum brings together four experts to dissect the highlights and outcomes of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil. With perspectives spanning longstanding and newer BRICS members, the panel explores in depth the group’s evolving role in addressing global challenges.

In summer 2025, the city-twinning of Hamburg and Dar es Salaam will celebrate its 15-year anniversary. What opportunities can such a partnership offer for North–South cooperation in the context of changing geopolitical power relations?  

India is an active BRICS member also deepening its ties with the West. With its strategy of “multi-alignment,” India claims to be a leader of the Global South. The GIGA’s team of India experts, Sharinee Jagtiani (German Marshall Fund), and Germany’s ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, debate the country’s geopolitical sweet spot.

How can we balance economic development opportunities with fair labour conditions and environmental responsibility in global supply chains? Join us and our international guests on the occasion of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference to explore the key dilemmas and solutions for more sustainable trade. 

Presenting insights from more than 30 global experts on Global Perspectives on Responsible Economic Statecraft we discuss how economic tools can be used to navigate geopolitical tensions, balance diverging interests, and contribute to more stability through forward-looking and proactive strategies.

Germany is facing important foreign policy decisions: How can the new government best interact with the Global South between democratic crisis, power competition, and ongoing economic interests? In this GIGA Forum, experts analyse challenges, opportunities, and possible strategies here.