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Bewerben Sie sich noch bis zum 14. Februar 2022 für ein 1 bis 10-monatiges Fellowship-Programm in der Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn.
At AIA, Dr. Chelsea Haramia’s groundbreaking research focuses on preparing humanity for the profound moment when we might discover extraterrestrial life or technology. In a recent interview, Dr. Haramia shared her insights into post-detection planning, emphasizing the ethical and global challenges of responding to such a discovery. Central to her work is the importance of…
The vastness of space has always been a source of fascination, but as humanity’s reach expands into the cosmos, so do the challenges we face. Associate Fellow Günes Ünüvar’s work sheds light on pressing questions: Is there a risk of being hit by falling satellites? What threats does space debris pose? And why should we…
The European Union reflects its aspiration to achieve sovereignty in critical areas of policy and technology, with space emerging as a central domain. As geopolitical tensions rise and global competition for technological dominance intensifies, European space initiatives—such as Galileo, Copernicus, and the future IRIS2—demonstrate the strategic significance of space policy for fostering technological innovation, enhancing…
The article based on an interview with our director, Mayssoun Zein Al Din, conducted by journalist Martin Wein, explores the role of the Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn as a new and significant player among global think tanks.
The AIA NRW and its Fellows were delighted to welcome 25 Master’s students from the second year of the new “Strategy and International Security” (MSIS) program at the University of Bonn, which is led by our Academic Board member Ulrich Schlie.
This year, the AIA was represented for the first time with a stand at the city of Bonn’s annual United Nations Day. Many organizations, associations and institutions from international Bonn presented themselves here. We would like to thank the City of Bonn for the excellent organization, our partner institutions and all interested citizens with whom…
On October 10, the Academy was visited by Dr Ranjana Kaul, Partner at Dua Associates, Law Offices, New Delhi, India and Dr Nayoung Youn, Senior Researcher in the Policy Team of the Korean Aerospace Research Institute. These two Asian legal experts on the subject of space policy and the rule of law are currently on…
On Thursday, October 1, Serap Güler, member of the Defense Committee of the German Bundestag, visited the Academy.
Our Associate Fellow Vivek Anand shares his best practices in sub-national diplomacy.
The Geopolitics of Outer Space The German Political Science Association (Deutsche Vereinigung Für Politikwissenschaft – DVPW) organized its 29th Annual Academic Convention at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. The overarching theme was “Politics in times of Polycrisis”.
On Friday, 13.09., our Fellows had the unique opportunity to meet members of our Academic Board. During a lively debate hosted by our director, Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din, the Fellows talked about their research projects at AIA and discussed the fellowship programme. The board members appreciated to be able to link faces to files.
Albert Ahenkan and Samuel Anuga presented their research project on the European Union’s Green Deal (EGD) to promote the transition to renewable energy in the context of EU-Africa relations on September 19. Amidst global and regional geopolitical shifts and the urgent need for environmental sustainability, the two fellows are investigating how the EGD acts as…
A group from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Personnel Management visited the academy on September 17, 2024. The 45 participants were given an overview of the academy’s profile and activities. This was followed by an exchange with the AIA Fellows Chelsea Haramia, Mariia Levchenko and Raúl González Muñoz, who presented their respective research projects.
On 9 September 2024, the fellows working on the topic of outer space went on an excursion to the Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques (FHR) in Wachtberg. There was a lively exchange between the scientists working there and the fellows on their respective research projects. The visit concluded with a tour…
As part of the AIA colloquium, Abiodun Egbetokun gave insights into his research project, in which he is looking at Chinese direct investment in Africa. This research is not only interesting from an economic perspective, but also provides exciting political science and general cultural insights. After all, the approach deliberately chosen by China to place…
In his research colloquium held on 22nd of August, Güneş Ünüvar discusses the growing impact of (private sector) activities in outer space. He is particularly interested in the increasing number of satellites accumulating in Earth’s orbit, which has caused a significant rise in space debris and poses serious risks of pollution and accidents. Ünüvar’s research…
Bewerben Sie sich noch bis zum 14. Februar 2022 für ein 1 bis 10-monatiges Fellowship-Programm in der Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn.
Bewerben Sie sich noch bis zum 14. Februar 2022 für ein 1 bis 10-monatiges Fellowship-Programm in der Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn.