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In case you missed it: "Dangerous Liaisons? State-Business Relations, U.S. Tech Statecraft, and Implications for Germany and Europe" with DAAD/AGI Fellow @jhensing.bsky.social is now available to watch online:
Dangerous Liaisons? State-Business Relations, U.S. Tech Statecraft, and Implications for Germany and Europe
Speaker: Jakob Hensing, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow Moderator: Peter Rashish, Vice President and Director of the Geoeconomics Program, AGI The openly displayed proximity between President Trump and…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In case you missed it: "Dangerous Liaisons? State-Business Relations, U.S. Tech Statecraft, and Implications for Germany and Europe" with DAAD/AGI Fellow @jhensing.bsky.social is now available to watch online:
Communities thrive when members have a sense of belonging and purpose. In our latest podcast episode, #agiLGBTQparticipants discuss how LGBTQ+ organizations can create this sense of belonging, which is crucial for resiliency in times of crisis:
Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
In Washington, DC, LGBTQ+ organizations enhance the city’s cultural life, provide services, and represent the community’s political interests. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Communities thrive when members have a sense of belonging and purpose. In our latest podcast episode, #agiLGBTQparticipants discuss how LGBTQ+ organizations can create this sense of belonging, which is crucial for resiliency in times of crisis:
How does scientific uncertainty shape, challenge, or sustain transatlantic cooperation on socio-scientific issues like climate change? Join our webinar on December 1 at 11:00 am ET for a discussion on sustaining transatlantic scientific dialogue:
(De)Romanticizing Uncertainty at the Transatlantic Science-Policy Interface?
Insights from a U.S.-German Case Study Speaker: Finja Isabel Augsburg, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow Moderator: Susanne Dieper, Director of Programs and Grants, AGI When and how might the next pandemic…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
How does scientific uncertainty shape, challenge, or sustain transatlantic cooperation on socio-scientific issues like climate change? Join our webinar on December 1 at 11:00 am ET for a discussion on sustaining transatlantic scientific dialogue:
In debates about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine there is little discussion on how to sustain the negotiated deal. On Monday, DAAD/AGI Fellow Iulian Romanyshyn will present his research on how the West can ensure peace in Ukraine. Register for the webinar:
Promises, Power, and Protection: The West’s Debate Over Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Speaker: Iulian Romanyshyn, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow Moderator: Jeff Rathke, President and Director of the Foreign & Security Policy Program, AGI President Trump’s deal-making efforts to bring…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In debates about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine there is little discussion on how to sustain the negotiated deal. On Monday, DAAD/AGI Fellow Iulian Romanyshyn will present his research on how the West can ensure peace in Ukraine. Register for the webinar:
LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections and facing increased discrimination. Reflecting on #agiLGBTQexchange Casey Pick and Juliane Kronen join AGI's podcast to discuss how communities can remain resilient and politically engaged when under stress:
Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
In Washington, DC, LGBTQ+ organizations enhance the city’s cultural life, provide services, and represent the community’s political interests. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections…
americangerman.institute
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections and facing increased discrimination. Reflecting on #agiLGBTQexchange Casey Pick and Juliane Kronen join AGI's podcast to discuss how communities can remain resilient and politically engaged when under stress:
Banks and lawmakers are skeptical about a digital euro, but it could a European response to the digitalization of Europe’s financial system. Alexander Privitera examines the debate over a digital euro:
The Debate over a Digital Euro
At a recent hearing before the European Parliament, Piero Cipollone, the Executive Board Member of the European Central Bank (ECB) in charge of the digital euro project, reminded his audience …
americangerman.institute
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Banks and lawmakers are skeptical about a digital euro, but it could a European response to the digitalization of Europe’s financial system. Alexander Privitera examines the debate over a digital euro:
To jumpstart the economy, Germany needs a new culture of risk, says Holger Schmieding in the latest episode of our Zeitgeist podcast:
Episode 135: Reenergizing the German Economy
The German economy is stagnating, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised an autumn of reforms. But are the government’s policies enough to restore competitiveness? Berenberg Chief Economist…
americangerman.institute
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
To jumpstart the economy, Germany needs a new culture of risk, says Holger Schmieding in the latest episode of our Zeitgeist podcast:
Tomorrow at 10 am ET: DAAD/AGI Fellow @jhensing.bsky.social will present his research on the relations of power and influence between the Trump administration and tech firms, how they manifest in the U.S. tech statecraft agenda, and implications for Europe: americangerman.institute/events/2025/...
Dangerous Liaisons? State-Business Relations, U.S. Tech Statecraft, and Implications for Germany and Europe
Speaker: Jakob Hensing, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow Moderator: Peter Rashish, Vice President and Director of the Geoeconomics Program, AGI The openly displayed proximity between President Trump and promi...
americangerman.institute
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tomorrow at 10 am ET: DAAD/AGI Fellow @jhensing.bsky.social will present his research on the relations of power and influence between the Trump administration and tech firms, how they manifest in the U.S. tech statecraft agenda, and implications for Europe: americangerman.institute/events/2025/...
In case you missed yesterday's webinar with DAAD/AGI Fellow Kathrin Ritzka on how the Catholic Church responds to migration policy in the U.S. and Germany, it's now available online: americangerman.institute/video/cathol...
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In case you missed yesterday's webinar with DAAD/AGI Fellow Kathrin Ritzka on how the Catholic Church responds to migration policy in the U.S. and Germany, it's now available online: americangerman.institute/video/cathol...
The far-right Alternative for Germany is seeking allies in the U.S., but many of their foreign policy positions do not align with the administration's. Non-Resident Senior Fellow Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger analyzes the AfD's foreign policy balancing act:
The Far-Right Alternative for Germany Seeks Friends in Washington
How Compatible is the AfD’s Foreign Policy with American Interests? Before Friedrich Merz became the chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he articulated a number of goals, and one …
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The far-right Alternative for Germany is seeking allies in the U.S., but many of their foreign policy positions do not align with the administration's. Non-Resident Senior Fellow Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger analyzes the AfD's foreign policy balancing act:
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In our upcoming Wednesday Seminar, Jeffrey Rathke discusses recent transformations of German Security & defense policy, focusing on changes under the Merz government & the ongoing challenges facing the German armed forces.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In our upcoming Wednesday Seminar, Jeffrey Rathke discusses recent transformations of German Security & defense policy, focusing on changes under the Merz government & the ongoing challenges facing the German armed forces.
📡Bookmark the livestream
ssp.mit.edu/events/2025/...
@amgerinst.bsky.social
📡Bookmark the livestream
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@amgerinst.bsky.social
On Monday at 10 am ET, join AGI and DAAD/AGI Fellow Kathrin Ritzka for a webinar, "Catholic Responses to Recent Developments in Migration Policy in the United States and Germany." Register:
Catholic Responses to Recent Developments in Migration Policy in the United States and Germany
Speaker: Kathrin Ritzka, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow Moderator: Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director of the Society, Culture & Politics Program, AGI In 2025, migration policy design in many…
americangerman.institute
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On Monday at 10 am ET, join AGI and DAAD/AGI Fellow Kathrin Ritzka for a webinar, "Catholic Responses to Recent Developments in Migration Policy in the United States and Germany." Register:
"At the #agigala in New York, two management giants demonstrate that competition does not mean hostility." Thanks to The Pioneer for highlighting AGI's Global Leadership Award and transatlantic greatness: www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"At the #agigala in New York, two management giants demonstrate that competition does not mean hostility." Thanks to The Pioneer for highlighting AGI's Global Leadership Award and transatlantic greatness: www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
Are the German government’s policies enough to restore the economy’s competitiveness? Listen to the latest episode of #TheZeitgeist podcast with Holger Schmieding: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...
Episode 135: Reenergizing the German Economy
The German economy is stagnating, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised an autumn of reforms. But are the government’s policies enough to restore competitiveness? Berenberg Chief Economist Holger...
americangerman.institute
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are the German government’s policies enough to restore the economy’s competitiveness? Listen to the latest episode of #TheZeitgeist podcast with Holger Schmieding: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...
One year after Trump's election, AGI President @jeffrathke.bsky.social and Non-Resident Fellow Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger joined @faznet.bsky.social's Machtprobe podcast to discuss the impact of Trump 2.0 and what it means for Germany:
Trumps Traum vom autoritären Staat: Ein Jahr nach der US-Wahl
Trumps zweite Amtszeit ist eine Achterbahn der Ereignisse. Wir ziehen erste Bilanz mit dem langjährigen F.A.Z.-Außenpolitikchef Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger und Jeffrey Rathke von der Johns Hopkins…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
One year after Trump's election, AGI President @jeffrathke.bsky.social and Non-Resident Fellow Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger joined @faznet.bsky.social's Machtprobe podcast to discuss the impact of Trump 2.0 and what it means for Germany:
The U.S. dollar exchange rate has been under pressure and doubts are spreading about the long-term role of the U.S. dollar in the global monetary system. Joern Quitzau questions if the dollar will remain indispensable:
No Alternatives to the U.S. Dollar?
The U.S. dollar exchange rate has been under pressure for much of the current year. Although the U.S. currency has recently gained some ground against the euro, the euro has …
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The U.S. dollar exchange rate has been under pressure and doubts are spreading about the long-term role of the U.S. dollar in the global monetary system. Joern Quitzau questions if the dollar will remain indispensable:
As the German economy struggles, some voters are turning to the AfD. The German Economic Institute's Hubertus Bardt and Matthias Diermeier analyze how the far-right party's economic proposals would impact Germany:
No Alternative
The German economy is currently in the midst of a structural crisis, marked by prolonged stagnation and rising unemployment. A mix of high taxes and strict regulations has created difficult …
americangerman.institute
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As the German economy struggles, some voters are turning to the AfD. The German Economic Institute's Hubertus Bardt and Matthias Diermeier analyze how the far-right party's economic proposals would impact Germany:
As the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case challenging the president's authority to impose tariffs under the #IEEPA, the role of the U.S. as a geoeconomic power is also in play. Read the new Wider Atlantic blog from Peter Rashish: americangerman.institute/2025/11/the-...
The Supreme Court and the Global Trading System
This week the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case brought by five small businesses (V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump) challenging the president’s authority to use the 1977 …
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case challenging the president's authority to impose tariffs under the #IEEPA, the role of the U.S. as a geoeconomic power is also in play. Read the new Wider Atlantic blog from Peter Rashish: americangerman.institute/2025/11/the-...
The right-wing AfD party in Germany has been establishing connections with the Trump administration. Thomas Protzman examines how international networking is benefitting nationalist parties:
“Conservative America Is Waiting”
The New Transatlantic Axis? Last month, two Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) delegations came to Washington. The first, led by AfD parliamentary group vice-chair Beatrix von Storch, included…
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November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The right-wing AfD party in Germany has been establishing connections with the Trump administration. Thomas Protzman examines how international networking is benefitting nationalist parties:
Last Wednesday, #AGIgala honored Joe Kaeser with its Global Leadership Award. We are grateful to our supporters who make AGI’s policy analysis and programming possible throughout the year. americangerman.institute/2025/10/joe-...
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last Wednesday, #AGIgala honored Joe Kaeser with its Global Leadership Award. We are grateful to our supporters who make AGI’s policy analysis and programming possible throughout the year. americangerman.institute/2025/10/joe-...
AGI is saddened to learn of the passing of Klaus Scharioth. During and after his time as a diplomat, Dr. Scharioth was a partner of the Institute and a strong supporter of the transatlantic relationship. ata-dag.de/aktuelles/na...
November 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
AGI is saddened to learn of the passing of Klaus Scharioth. During and after his time as a diplomat, Dr. Scharioth was a partner of the Institute and a strong supporter of the transatlantic relationship. ata-dag.de/aktuelles/na...
There is one week left to apply for a spring Halle Foundation/AGI internship! Develop your writing and research skills, expand your knowledge of transatlantic relations, and build your network in Washington, DC:
Halle Foundation/AGI Internships
Halle Foundation/AGI internships aim to: Introduce interns to all aspects (administrative, programming, development, research) of an American nonprofit public policy institute. Provide opportunities…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
There is one week left to apply for a spring Halle Foundation/AGI internship! Develop your writing and research skills, expand your knowledge of transatlantic relations, and build your network in Washington, DC:
AGI is pleased to announce that Georg F. W. Schaeffler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG and shareholder of the Schaeffler Group, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the American-German Institute.
Learn more: americangerman.institute/2025/10/geor...
Learn more: americangerman.institute/2025/10/geor...
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
AGI is pleased to announce that Georg F. W. Schaeffler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG and shareholder of the Schaeffler Group, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the American-German Institute.
Learn more: americangerman.institute/2025/10/geor...
Learn more: americangerman.institute/2025/10/geor...
Tomorrow we will honor Joe Kaeser with the Global Leadership Award. We inaugurated the #AGIgala in 1994 as part of our mission to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Germany. Learn more about our honoree and gala sponsors:
Global Leadership Award Dinner
The American-German Institute cordially invites you to attend and support the 31st Global Leadership Award Dinner Honoree Sponsors Award Presenter Performance FAQ About GLAD Honoring Joe Kaeser…
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October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Tomorrow we will honor Joe Kaeser with the Global Leadership Award. We inaugurated the #AGIgala in 1994 as part of our mission to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Germany. Learn more about our honoree and gala sponsors:
The EU is awakening to its strategic leverage in global trade. Emily Benson writes that the US and EU must work together to maintain cutting-edge technology and compete with China:
From Bystander to Player?
Europe’s strategic awakening in the age of supply chain risk Tariffs have dominated the trade policy news cycle since the Trump administration took office. To date, the trade policy dynamic …
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October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The EU is awakening to its strategic leverage in global trade. Emily Benson writes that the US and EU must work together to maintain cutting-edge technology and compete with China: