A Hinge Moment for Transatlantic Relations
After the events of 2016, the future of the transatlantic relationship at times seems tenuous, fraught with national interests and publics that seem tired of looking beyond one’s own borders. …
The Fear of Misperception: The Interdependency of Social Media and Elections
When President Barack Obama met with Chancellor Angela Merkel on November 17, 2016, the two leaders cautioned against the fake news appearing on social media platforms and the disruptions it …
The Rise of Populism in the U.S. and in Germany
A significant segment of the U.S. remains in shock over the results of its presidential election. Donald Trump is now the president-elect. Among politicians, media pundits, academics, pollsters, and private …
New Cyberattacks in Germany: The Elephant Is Already in The Room
The Romans were shouting “Hannibal at the gates” when the famous general from Carthage tried to conquer their city with elephants in 218 BC. Today’s cyber-warriors and cyber-criminals are already …
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Support Our WorkMerkel Remains in Control, but Problems are Looming on the Horizon
Angela Merkel has experienced a challenging 18 months. Events of the past week nonetheless indicate that she remains firmly in control of German political life. Eleven years is an awfully …
Obama and Merkel in Berlin: News Roundup
President Obama made his final trip overseas as president this week, meeting with his trusted partner, German chancellor Angela Merkel. AGI has compiled a brief reading list of news from the …
Reconciliation Over the Graves? A German War Cemetery in Russia (or the German-Russian Reconciliation of Sologubovka)
The remains of millions of soldiers still lie in the soil of the former battlefields of World War II in Europe. Since the end of the war, Red Army and …
Compare or Not to Compare? Or How to Compare? The Problems in Contemporary German-Japanese Memory Discourse
Japan has struggled with the legacies of its imperial aggression for decades.[1] Neither domestically nor internationally has the nation been able to find a formula which would put the so-called …
Not Yet the End of the World
When Barack Obama meets with Angela Merkel in Berlin next week, it will be the last time they will meet as President and Chancellor. Not only is it an opportunity for …
