The Bridging the South(s) research program investigates the interconnected challenges and opportunities that face countries across the Global South. It underlines the need for dialogue and cooperation between regions long divided by geographical, cultural and economic barriers. This inter-continental research initiative adopts a holistic approach to politics, economics and questions of international alignment, aiming to demystify the concept of the “Global South” while offering in-depth analyses of individual countries.

The program delves into the complexity of South-South relations against a background of broader geopolitical dynamics, such as the repercussions of EU and US policies on southern territories. It strives to distill common priorities through manifold publications, such as policy briefs and research initiatives, on questions of sustainable development, just global governance and creative partnership frameworks.

By intersecting regional perspectives and fostering new narratives of cooperation, this initiative is helping to understand how countries of the Global South can take collective action to navigate shared global challenges.