Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation with a global network of over 100 offices. We advocate for democracy, the rule of law, transatlantic relations, a rules-based multilateral order, and the social market economy. As the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office, we are dedicated to strengthening a rules-based multilateral order. The international system is undergoing a transformation propelled by great power competition and complex global challenges, as well as new actors and emerging technologies. We offer a platform by convening multistakeholder discussions and issuing analyses to enhance the exchange of ideas and generate new perspectives on multilateralism, global governance, sustainable development, and peace and security. We serve as a liaison between parliamentarians and policymakers, representatives of the UN system, UN Member States, think tanks, civil society, universities based in New York, and the more than 100 KAS offices worldwide. In doing so, we offer the opportunity for open exchange, networking, and cooperation to advance policy solutions for multilateral challenges. Our work focuses on the following thematic areas: - Multilateralism and global governance - Peace and security (peacekeeping, new and emerging technologies, counter-terrorism) - Sustainable Development Goals (private sector engagement, rule of law)