German Institute for Global and Area Studies | Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

GIGA Forum

A GIGA Forum is an opportunity for experts to discuss current political, social, and economic affairs. They present their latest research findings on developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, highlighting all the key details – often from a global perspective. The general public is invited to engage in the discourse as well.

GIGA Forum | 26/06/2024

Scientific Cooperation with China and India: Opportunities and Challenges for German Research Institutions

China and India are among Germany’s most important partners when it comes to scientific and technological cooperation with Asia. This discussion outlines the similarities and differences between the two Asian countries, decisive for our assessment of the opportunities and risks regarding cooperation with them.

GIGA Forum | 03/04/2024

The Gaza War and Its Impact on the Middle East

This GIGA Forum explores the implications of the Gaza War for Israeli–Palestinian relations and its repercussions on neighbouring countries and the wider region. Is the Gaza War a prelude to a broader conflict, or can we envision prospects for de-escalation and lasting peace in the Middle East? Video now online.

GIGA Forum | 06/03/2024

Violence against Women – A Global Crisis

In this GIGA Forum, experts tackle the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. Across the world, women suffer discrimination, domestic abuse, and disappearances daily. We shed light on the threats faced by women in their home countries and in exile, examining what Europe can do to better ensure women’s safety.

GIGA Forum | 06/12/2023

Done With Democracy? How Military Coups Have Changed Africa’s Political Landscape

This GIGA Forum discusses the recent wave of military coups in Africa in light of their implications for democracy in the region and for European foreign policy.

GIGA Forum | 13/09/2023

Can Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy Work in Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine?

This GIGA Forum investigates the newly launched German “Feminist Foreign Policy” guidelines and their implications for Germany’s foreign policy-making, with particular reference to developments in Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine. Video now online.