Stabilization and development in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena)
More than ever, developments in the Middle East and North Africa (the 'MENA region') are affected by wars and unresolved conflicts. In Syria, rebel groups have taken over large parts of the country, and ruler Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus. In its research and consulting project, IDOS explores the question of how local reform forces can be supported in order to promote economically, socially, ecologically and politically sustainable development.
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Klimalog – Research and dialogue for a climate-smart and just transformation
As part of the Klimalog, IDOS promotes an understanding of the links between climate policy and development and researches concrete steps towards a transformation towards "climate-smart" and equitable development paths.
Effects of a new Trump presidency
How will another presidency of Donald J. Trump affect international cooperation? Possible scenarios and their impact on trade, security and multilateral organisations.
The application phase for the 61 course of the Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) is open until 31 March 2025. To the application form!
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Our expertise on the Middle East and North Africa as well as on other topics
Opinion pieces and media contributions
“Climate migration” as a political challenge: time to take stock of the actors and activities
Schraven, Benjamin / Jamie Slater
The general political mission is to promote the positive potential of migration as an adaptation strategy and to minimise dangers and risks such as forced displacement as best as possible, for example through prevention measures.
Read moreManaging Change in Syria: Opportunities for Inclusivity Amid Fragmentation
Musallam Abedtalas
The fall of the Assad dictatorship and the collapse of the state have left Syria at a critical Juncture. This moment of chance for change comes with risks...
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Current publications
Mapping the interlinkages between voluntary sustainability standards and due diligence
Brandi, Clara / Thomas Dietz / Paulo Mortara Batistic / Charline Depoorter / Graeme Auld / James Harrison / Hamish van der Ven (2025)
Transparenz für mehr Wirksamkeit und öffentliches Vertrauen? Das deutsche Transparenzportal im internationalen Vergleich
Janus, Heiner / Tim Röthel (1/2025)
Populist narratives and personalized national role conception in middle powers: The cases of Mexico and Turkey during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Baydag, R. Melis / Rebecka Villanueva Ulfgard (2025)
UNCCD COP 16: another setback for multilateral environmental and resource protection
Brüntrup, Michael (2024)
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