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The Bertelsmann Foundation is an independent, non partisan, non profit think tank in Washington, DC dedicated to a strong and lasting transatlantic relationship.
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If you’re working on international policy, strategy, or global affairs—and want your ideas to have impact—this fellowship is for you. Apply now and be part of the conversation shaping the Indo-Pacific. More information: www.bfna.org/future-leade...
Class of 2026 | Future Leadership
The 2026 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors North America, Europe and Asia for a 4-month hybrid exchange on transatlantic policy coor...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Fellows will take part in virtual and in-person exchanges and publish original analysis on the Foundation’s www.indo-pacificnexus.org platform, contributing directly to real-world policy debates.
January 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
This 5-month hybrid fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with high-level policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and leading experts—while building a truly transregional network.
January 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
We encourage universities, faculty, and student organizations to share this opportunity and get involved. For more information on the tournament:https://bit.ly/4qboMfY
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This year’s tournament will focus on the #Indo-Pacific, with each question examining a distinct issue shaping the region’s future.
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Designed specifically for students, the tournament will feature a series of #forecasting questions on the RANGE platform that test your ability to assess current events and think probabilistically.
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Miller-Idriss also shares what might actually work to rebuild trust, from community-level engagement to national service models, and why belonging, meaning, and purpose may be our most powerful antidotes to extremism. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/72hl...
Cynthia Miller - Idriss | How Distrust Fuels Extremism
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December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
They discuss how gender polarization and the rise of the “manosphere” are reshaping public discourse, why declining confidence in institutions is deepening democratic fragility, and how young men are becoming increasingly vulnerable to online radicalization.
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As Indonesia solidifies its role as the world’s top nickel producer — much of it driven by Chinese investment — urgent questions emerge: Who benefits?
Watch the film here: www.bfnadocs.org/nickel-land
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
From sprawling mines and high-heat smelters to rapidly changing coastlines, the film uncovers the human stories behind the metals powering our batteries, vehicles, and climate ambitions.
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Our latest short documentary "Nickel Land" takes you inside Indonesia’s booming nickel industry, where soaring global demand for EV batteries and clean-energy technologies collides with the realities faced by local communities.
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM