Dr. Niklas Krösche

Despite progress in some countries and issue areas, increasing pressure on governments is set to continue in 2025. Democratic prospects are mixed; security challenges persist. Regional integration stands at a crossroads as German and EU Africa policy navigates competition with China and others.

This article explores two key facets of institutionalized ethical review processes in Germany: their importance in shaping ethical research and their associated challenges. To address these challenges, this article emphasizes the need for expanding the current management of research ethics and implementing what we call “Institutionalized Research Ethics Practices’’ (IREPs).

This article introduces a new dataset on how international organizations (IOs) justify their authority.

Pan-African cooperation faces stiff challenges but continues to hold great promise. “Agenda 2063,” the AU’s flagship programme, describes “the Africa we want.” It also details the Africa that Europe should support – but this requires a partnership of equals that respects and promotes African agency.

How do I navigate ethical and safety concerns in challenging research contexts? , Online Event Organisers: Leibniz Association Swantje Schirmer (Organiser), Dr. Niklas Krösche (Organiser)

How do I navigate ethical and safety concerns in challenging research contexts? Reflections from participants based on their own field experiences

Doctoral Workshop: DIY Digital Research Methods, Online Event Magdalena H. Góralska (Speaker), Désirée Marlen Reder (Organiser), Swantje Schirmer (Organiser), Clara-Auguste Süß (Organiser), Dr. Niklas Krösche (Organiser), Dr. Lisa Hoffmann (Organiser), Stephanie Jänsch (Organiser), Dr. Katja Girr (Organiser)