Seeking Compromise with the U.S. Instead of Conflict
While recently in Brussels, Donald Trump renewed his invectives against Germany’s trade surplus. This fits into an already quite familiar pattern: An unfriendly reception by demonstrators in Europe, major problems …
The British Roll the Dice…Again
When Angela Merkel delivered her shot over the bow toward Washington, DC, following her encounter with Donald Trump, it was not only aimed at that city but also across the …
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Support Our WorkPrivatization of Security Services: Comparing Approaches to Policing and Prisons across the Atlantic
For the past several decades there has been a trend of privatization of services that were previously firmly in the hands of public entities. Happening in both the United States …
The New Germany: An interview with Wolfgang Ischinger
Wolfgang Ischinger knows German foreign policy. He was the country’s deputy foreign minister from 1998 to 2001. He was its ambassador to Washington from 2001 to 2006. Then he spent …
Blind Spots in Trump’s Trade Tirade Against Germany
Featuring Jack Janes via The New York Times on May 30, 2017.
Populism: Signals and Noises
Yogi Berra once said that it’s very difficult to predict anything—especially the future. But when you are trying to face that task the biggest challenge is to ask the right …
The Battle for the Bundestag Begins Now
After a state election in Germany, the Social Democrats (SPD) lost—again; the Christian Democrats (CDU) won—again; and a strong showing by the liberal FDP has created a chance to rebuild …
Clear Horizons, or Choppy Waters? Navigating to September 24
“Clear horizon, strong heart,” or, as they say in Schleswig-Holstein, “Klaar Kimming, Rüm Haart.” The slogan frequently seen on flags flying over the North Sea islands might as well be flying …
