Germany’s Aussenpolik After the Election
The German election of 2017 has produced an unstable government which is unlikely to offer the kind of leadership in foreign and security policy that Europe and the larger West …
Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders
The AGI project “A German-American Dialogue of the Next Generation: Global Responsibility, Joint Engagement” engages young Americans and Germans in discussions of current issues of concern for the transatlantic relationship. …
Exploring Immigration and Integration Initiatives in Germany
AGI Minority Exchange Program Immigration and integration challenges are at the forefront of policy discussions in the U.S. and Germany. How can our societies adapt to newcomers and what services …
Immigration, Integration, and a New Transatlantic Generation: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Joint Action
German-American Issues 21 AGI is pleased to present two essays from the third round of the AGI New Transatlantic Exchange Program: Giving Voice to Diversity. This innovative program establishes new …
Second Roundtable Looks at Role of Private Sector and Civil Society in Attribution
Defense and tech experts from the United States and Germany gathered in the conference room of the American-German Institute in Washington, DC, on May 23 to discuss the greatest hurdles …
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Third Transatlantic Cyber Dialogue Stresses Value of New Information Sharing Venues
Ten German and ten American policymakers met at the American-German Institute in Washington, DC, on May 24 to continue work on cybersecurity proposals to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. The third …
What Germany Can Teach Us About Manufacturing, Technology, and Trade
AGI Geoeconomics Program Director Peter Rashish spoke on a panel on “What Germany Can Teach Us About Manufacturing, Technology, and Trade” at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 26, 2018. …
Digital Propaganda Working Group Outcomes
The U.S. and German participants agreed on common principles, such as securing the free democratic order on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as stabilizing and shaping a common …
Cyber Defense Working Group Outcomes
Information-sharing—for example on attribution for a cyber intrusion, potential cyber threats, or indicators of compromise—can happen between Germany and the United States best if it stays on the operational and …
Judy Asks: Should Germany Dump Nord Stream 2? Can it?
This is a tough call. Germany has an interest in keeping a Russian stake in the stability of Europe, something President Putin has just emphasized—and he is actually speaking the …
Teachers as “Civil Ambassadors” for German-American Dialogue and Understanding
Public debate about the transatlantic partnership on the civil society level and programs to foster international understanding often focus on the potential of the younger generations. In the present situation, …
Social Cohesion in the United States and Germany: Will Protectionism and Income Redistribution Be Helpful?
While the economy is booming, society is drifting apart. Social cohesion is showing cracks and political stability is in many places in danger. Partitioning is again becoming an issue. These …
