A Spirit of Reason – Festschrift for Steven Muller
In Memory of Steven Muller Former President of Johns Hopkins University and Co-Chairman of AGI Steven Muller died on January 19, 2013. He left behind a rich tapestry of accomplishments …
A Brief History of the Evolution of Gun Control in the U.S.
Gun control is once again an important topic of conversation in the U.S. after the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT, with calls for further reforms. Past experience has shown that …
Risk Governance and Transatlantic Cooperation in Space
Issue Brief 43 Purely national approaches to cope with major transnational challenges are doomed to fail. The United States and the EU are key players in this context—without the two economic and …
It’s Not Only the Economy: Germany’s role in averting a Western meltdown
Download Policy Report The observed capital flows out of distressed countries into countries that are seen as “safe harbors” have in fact resulted in historically low yields of German and …
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Support Our WorkPresidential Election 2012: Foreign and National Security Issues
Foreign policy in the race for the presidency has historically not been center stage, or barely even on stage at all. While the vote is predicted to be focused primarily …
Nuclear Energy in the U.S. and Germany: Weighing the Risks
Issue Brief 42 Energy and climate policy in the U.S. and in Germany seem to be miles apart. In 2011, Germany decided to phase-out nuclear, whereas in early 2012 the …
The New Role of Universities in the Twenty-first Century: Universities as Engines of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Hubs
Policy Report 50 In Policy Report 50, Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart analyzes the changes underway within the innovation systems in the United States and Germany. He looks at how modern …
Primaries and Caucuses in the U.S. Presidential Election
Before American voters take to the polls on November 6, they will first narrow the field of candidates in a series of primaries, caucuses, and elections held in each of …
The End of the Years of Plenty? American and German Responses to the Economic Crisis
Policy Report 49 Policy Report 49 analyzes the policy responses of Germany and the United States to the continued economic and financial unrest. The authors examine the origins of Germany’s …
Lots of Talk, Little Action? Chances and Impediments for a New EU-U.S. Trade Agenda
Issue Brief 41 The annual meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) in November 2011 presented an opportunity for German and American policymakers to make progress on their efforts at …
