At the Summer Academy, diplomats, experts & city leaders built a vibrant community around subnational diplomacy—sharing tools, tackling global issues locally, and bridging gaps with national diplomacy. AIA NRW remains a hub for this inclusive, hands-on approach.

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📘 RETHINK – AIA Magazine #3 is out!
From outer space governance to climate resilience and conflict transformation, this issue explores how global challenges demand fresh thinking, local leadership & international cooperation. 🔗 Dive in: www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati...

Our Summer Academy closed at Bonn City Hall, spotlighting the power of subnational diplomacy. From climate action to smart cities, global delegates showed how local leadership and regional partnerships drive real change. Thank you for your insights and engagement! #SubnationalDiplomacy

🌐At our recent NRW-USA Parliamentary session, @jcaustin.bsky.social shared insights on how populism & isolationist policies like "America First" can harm global partnerships. Grateful for the insightful contributions from all participants!
#Democracy #Trump100Days #AIAFellowship #USA #NRW

🤝 How can we apply a decolonial, inclusive lens to our work in Germany?
In our Coffee & Cake session, Tâmara Andrade led a powerful dialogue on embedding DEIB in research and leadership drawing from her project with the MGG Academy
@idos-research.bsky.social.

🔗 More: www.aia-nrw.org/reshuffle-re...

📣 New Publication Alert:

China’s investments in Africa are rising — but are they driving lasting growth? Abiodun Egbetokun explores how strategic policies, stronger regulations, & AfCFTA cooperation can turn foreign investment into long-term development.

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🌍 The World After Trump: Key Insights from Our Fellows

How will a 2nd Trump administration reshape global politics? The Academy gathered its fellows to explore the implications—from the EU’s role in the Ukraine war to the erosion of U.S. democratic influence.

More: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow-me...

🤡 „Kamelle, Bützje, Strüsje – Jodesberch is us em Hüsje“ 🎉

Carnival has arrived at the Academy and we are happy to share the most popular tradition of the Rhineland with our Fellows.

Dreimol von Hätze: BONN ALAAF!

🚀 Website Relaunch – Explore Our New Features 🌐

Our redesigned website offers improved navigation and expanded resources.

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💡 Our Fellowship Programme.
📹 Expert interviews from our Impulse series.
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Discover here: www.aia-nrw.org/en/

Lessons from Chad for Ukraine: National Peace Dialogues in Focus 🌍🕊️

Our Fellow Mariia Levchenko examines Chad’s 2022 National Dialogue, where lack of inclusivity and marginalised voices hindered success.

More: www.aia-nrw.org/en/focus-on-...

🌍 “Subnational diplomacy builds bridges in times of global tension,” opened our director, Dr. Zein Al Din, the exchange between our Fellows and young researchers exploring how internationalisation shapes regions.
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🌌 AIA Magazine Vol. III is Coming!

We welcomed ESA Astronaut Gerhard Thiele & astronaut-in-training Insa Thiele-Eich, who shared insights on space travel & its evolving landscape.

Expect expert views & global topics mid-year! 📖 Until then, explore Vol. II here: www.aia-nrw.org/en/publicati... 🚀

🚀 Space as a Catalyst for European Integration 🌐

In our latest edition of Impulse, the AIA's video format, Dr. Raúl González Muñoz underscores the role of space as a potential driver of European unity.

Watch the full video here: www.aia-nrw.org/en/exploring...

🚨 New Fellow | Anna Shpakovskaya explores Chinese city partnerships in NRW, revealing their role in geopolitics and EU-China relations while addressing political and economic challenges. An expert in Chinese diplomacy, she resides in Bonn until Oct 2025. Learn more: www.aia-nrw.org/en/fellow/an...

We’re officially on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest updates on activities and fellowships.

Wie wird eine Vorlesung erfolgreich geplant und durchgeführt? Manuel Becker und Hendrik Ohnesorge geben praktische Hinweise für die Planung, Durchführung und Nachbereitung von Vorlesungen.

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www.wochenschau-verlag.de/Vorlesungen-...

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