American Academy in Berlin
Upcoming Events (10)
Genocide Prevention: The Troubled Fate of a Post-War Ideal
Marcus Bierich Lecture at the American Academy in Berlin where Scott Straus examines whether the moral arc of international politics has bent backward on genocide prevention, discussing historical patterns, policy implications, and future challenges.
On Becoming a Writer: An Evening with Colson Whitehead
An intimate evening with Colson Whitehead at the American Academy in Berlin, exploring the craft of writing, storytelling, and the novelist’s influences in a thoughtful Dirk Ippen Lecture discussion.
Is Culture Worth Saving? Art, Monuments, and Modern Warfare
An Axel Springer Lecture at the American Academy in Berlin, where Hugh Eakin (Editor at Large, Foreign Affairs) asks whether culture is worth saving amid modern warfare. He traces how monuments and art endure or erode in conflict, linking cultural violence to contemporary wars.
Making Visible: The Art of Ceija Stojka
Lynne Cooke presents the John P. Birkelund Lecture on Ceija Stojka’s art, exploring how her painting and memory work illuminate survivors’ stories of war. Held at the American Academy in Berlin, the talk situates Stojka’s oeuvre within art history and curatorial practice.
How Tech Firms Shape Geopolitics
Adam Segal discusses how technology firms reshape geopolitics, analyzing Silicon Valley’s influence on U.S. policy and international power. A Richard von Weizsäcker Lecture at the American Academy in Berlin offers clear insights into tech governance and strategic competition.
Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces
At the Berthold Beitz Lecture, Sabrina Karim (Cornell University) analyzes how restraint emerges within violent security forces and what this means for governance and civil-military relations. Hosted by the American Academy in Berlin, the talk examines empirical cases and theoretical frames to illuminate pockets of restraint in coercive power.
From the Archives and Fragments of History: A Novelist’s Journey from Fact to Fiction
Maaza Mengiste examines archival research and fragments of history that illuminate her fiction, describing how real records inform a novelist’s journey from fact to fictional narrative. The talk at the American Academy in Berlin shows method, memory, and storytelling craft.
Did the Future Die of Old Age?
On April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC, the American Academy in Berlin hosts a public lecture by Stephen Holmes on whether the future dies of old age. He explores how political commitment and institutional longevity endure in aging societies, in an interdisciplinary talk near Humboldt University in Berlin.
Public Health and Immunization in America
An insightful Bayer Lecture in Health & Biotech at the American Academy in Berlin, featuring former CDC official Anne Schuchat. The talk traces public health successes and ongoing misunderstandings around immunization in America, with epidemiology insights and policy context.
A Conversation with Naomi Beckwith
An engaging conversation with Naomi Beckwith, renowned curator of the Guggenheim and artistic director of documenta 16. The talk explores contemporary art, curatorial vision, and major global exhibitions, hosted by the American Academy in Berlin.