Mandatory Data Retention Soon More Extensive in Germany than Under the USA Freedom Act
When the news broke a few days ago that the U.S. Senate had finally approved the USA Freedom Act, German commenters received it with satisfaction. However, there are various differences …
New Policy Priorities for the Transatlantic Partnership
More than twenty-five years after the end of the Cold War, the United States and Germany remain close political and economic allies. However, personal ties between the two allies have …
Can We Handle the Truth?
Amid the tensions between Berlin and Washington generated by the NSA affair, one might be tempted to remind both sides of the Atlantic that (apologies to Jack Nicholson’s character in …
The Myth of a Mighty Germany
This June, the G-7 will meet in an opulent castle near Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. It was initially built, according to the host’s website, for an “egocentric zealot” who …
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Support Our WorkFeaturing AGI Trustee: John Hayes
AGI is pleased to welcome John A. Hayes to our Board of Trustees. Mr. Hayes has been the Chief Executive Officer of Ball Corporation since January 26, 2011, and previously …
Gale A. Mattox receives ISA award
AGI is pleased to announce that Professor Gale A. Mattox, Director of the Foreign and Domestic Policy Program at AGI and Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy, recently …
Featuring AGI Trustee: Carlo Kölzer
Elected in December 2014 to serve on the AGI Board of Trustees, Carlo Kölzer is the CEO of 360T Trading Networks. He is a founding partner of the company and …
Featuring AGI Trustee: Jeffrey Aronson
Elected in December 2014 to serve on the AGI Board of Trustees, Jeffrey Aronson co-founded Centerbridge Partners L.P. in 2005 and serves as its Managing Principal. Centerbridge Partners is a …
Business & Economics Program Director Alexander Privitera quoted in Bloomberg Article
AGI Business & Economics Program Director Alexander Privitera is quoted in the foreign policy article “A Family Comparison Jeb Bush May Welcome” published by Bloomberg on May 21, 2015. As …
Macht in der Mitte: Die Neuen Aufgaben Deutschlands in Europa
In light of key challenges that lie ahead for the European Union (EU) as a political and economic entity, Germany’s role as a central power has become increasingly crucial for the cohesion of the EU. In …
The Tasks Ahead
Listen to any European or American leader talk about the transatlantic relationship these days and you will hear a handful of common refrains. Major policy addresses of this kind often …
