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SUMMARY:Munich: Partner\, Competitor\, or Rival? The China Conundrum in Transatlantic Relations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and the American Institute for Contemporary Germany Studies will host an official side event at the 2020 Munich Security Conference.  \nChina’s growing international presence has far-ranging effects on both the United States and Germany in areas such as economics and trade\, technology policy\, human rights\, the regional power balance\, and international security. German and American wariness about these issues is growing and common concerns could serve as a foundation for greater transatlantic cooperation vis-à-vis China\, but policies on these issues often have diverged. At a time when the United States considers further trade measures against Europe following the first phase of an agreement between Washington and Beijing\, our discussion will seek to identify shared American and German interests and assess the appropriate level of ambition and priorities for a transatlantic approach to Chinese influence. \nSpeakers include: \nRobert Blair\, Special Representative for Telecommunications Policy in the White House \nCongresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) \nReinhard Bütikofer\, Deputy Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs\, European Parliament\, Brussels \nElizabeth Economy\, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies\, Council on Foreign Relations\, New York \nSenator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) \nSenator Rob Portman (R-OH) \nDr. Norbert Röttgen\, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs\, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group\, German Bundestag\, Berlin \nSenator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) \nSenator Roger Wicker (R-MS)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/munich-partner-competitor-or-rival-the-china-conundrum-in-transatlantic-relations/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T090000
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SUMMARY:Munich: Shaping Foreign Policy in Uncertain Times: Views from Washington and Berlin
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and Aspen Institute Germany will host a Breakfast Briefing with Peter Berkowitz\, Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. Department of State\, and Sebastian Groth\, Director of Policy Planning at the German Federal Foreign Office.  \nOn the periphery of the Munich Security Conference\, we look forward to convening a small high-level group to discuss the foreign policy challenges facing Washington and Berlin. Participants will include representatives from politics\, think tanks\, and the corporate sector. After brief opening statements from our two guest speakers\, there will be ample opportunity for a frank and open discussion. The Chatham House Rule applies. \nIt is not necessary to leave the security perimeter surrounding the Bayerischer Hof to reach the location for this event. It is just around the corner from the hotel’s main entrance. \nSince the number of participants is limited\, we kindly ask you to RSVP (acceptances only) to the Aspen Institute Germany at nowak@aspeninstitute.de. Please note that prior registration is required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/munich-shaping-foreign-policy-in-uncertain-times-views-from-washington-and-berlin/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T200000
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SUMMARY:Berlin: Takeaways from the 2020 Munich Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Freunde des American Council on Germany and the ACG will host a discussion and reception with Matthew Kartnitschnig\, Chef Correspondent for Politico Europe\, in conversation with Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President of the ACG. \nMore information can be found here: https://acgde.org/events/ \nMatthew Karnitschnig ist der Chefkorrespondent für Europa bei POLITICO. Er war bis 2015 beim Wall Street Journal\, wo er 15 Jahre lang in verschiedenen Positionen als Reporter und Redakteur in den USA und Europa tätig war. In seiner zwei Jahrzehnte währenden Karriere berichtete er von der vordersten Front von einigen der prägenden politischen und wirtschaftlichen Geschichten unserer Zeit. Im Jahr 2008 berichtete er über den Zusammenbruch von Lehman Brothers und die darauffolgende Finanzkrise. Er gehörte zu einem Team von Reportern des Journals\, das gemeinsam den Gerald-Loeb-Preis gewann und 2009 zum Pulitzer-Finalisten für die nationale Berichterstattung ernannt wurde. Anschließend leitete er als Chefredakteur des deutschen Büros und der europäischen Wirtschaft die Berichterstattung des WSJ über die Schuldenkrise der Eurozone. Matthew Karnitschnig leitete ein Team von Journalisten\, das 2011 zum Finalisten für den Pulitzer-Preis für internationale Berichterstattung ernannt wurde und 2012 eine Auszeichnung des Overseas Press Club gewann. Herr Karnitschnig arbeitete zuvor als Journalist für Business Week\, Reuters und Bloomberg. Als Sohn eines österreichischen Vaters und einer amerikanischen Mutter wuchs er in Arizona auf\, wo er während der High School als Stringer für die Phoenix Gazette zu berichten begann. \nDr. Steven E. Sokol ist seit Mai 2015 Präsident des American Council on Germany (ACG). Er war von Juli 2010 bis April 2015 Präsident und CEO des World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Davor war er Vizepräsident und Programmdirektor beim ACG. Er verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit gemeinnützigen Organisationen in Europa und den Vereinigten Staaten. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/berlin-takeaways-from-the-2020-munich-security-conference/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20200915T174436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T174436Z
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SUMMARY:USA vs. TikTok – wo steht Europa?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Die App “TikTok” des chinesischen Unternehmens Bytedance gehört zu den Onlinediensten mit der schnellsten Verbreitung. Sie ist die erste chinesische App\, die weltweit erfolgreich ist. Inzwischen nutzen rund 800 Millionen Menschen TikTok. Mit der TikTok-App können Nutzer kurze Videoclips aufnehmen\, bearbeiten und mit anderen Nutzern teilen. \nTikTok ist eine Social Media Anwendung\, die in erster Linie zur Unterhaltung dient und vor allem bei Teenagern beliebt ist. Gleichwohl hat der amerikanische Präsident TikTok zum Risiko für die nationale Sicherheit der USA erklärt. Die amerikanische Regierung wirft Bytedance\, der chinesischen Muttergesellschaft von TikTok vor\, Nutzerdaten an die chinesischen Behörden weiterzugeben. Bytedance weist die Vorwürfe zurück. TikTok soll in den USA verboten werden\, wenn das Unternehmen nicht verkauft wird. Als mögliche Käufer werden unter anderem Microsoft\, Oracle und Walmart gehandelt. Ein Verbot von TikTok in den USA hätte aufgrund der globalen Dominanz der Betriebssysteme von Apple und Google wahrscheinlich weltweite Auswirkungen. \nDas Gespräch findet auf Englisch statt. Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos\, erfordert aber eine Anmeldung. \nJohn Lee befasst sich mit dem Aufstieg Chinas digitaler Technologien und ihren internationalen Auswirkungen. Dabei verbindet er Aspekte der Volkswirtschaftslehre\, der Internationalen Beziehungen und der Sicherheitsstudien. Lee studierte War Studies am King’s College London (MA) und Internationales Recht an der Australian National University (LLM). Vor seinem Wechsel zu MERICS arbeitete er für das australische Ministerium für Internationale Beziehungen und Außenhandel\, für das australische Verteidigungsministerium sowie für das Australian Strategic Policy Institute.\nVon Mai bis Juli 2016 war John Lee Visiting Academic Fellow am MERICS. \nChristoph Keese ist geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Axel Springer hy GmbH und begleitet namhafte Unternehmen\, Regierungsinstitutionen und Städte bei Fragen der digitalen Transformation und technologischen Innovation. Der Journalist\, Wirtschaftswissenschaftler\, Verlagsmanager und Bestsellerautor arbeitet seit Anfang der 1990er Jahre an der Digitalisierung von Geschäftsmodellen. Er gehört zu den Mitgründern der Financial Times Deutschland\, leitete als Chefredakteur die WELT am Sonntag und WELT Online und trieb\, zuletzt als Executive Vice President\, die Digitalisierung bei Axel Springer voran.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6416001917976%2FWN_uwDU5b2ESdC1I29WRxAxyg” css=”.vc_custom_1600191836882{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/usa-vs-tiktok-wo-steht-europa/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events,Virtual Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20201014T153858Z
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UID:10000366-1603278000-1603281600@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Digitale Souveränität der USA - wer bestimmt den nächsten Präsidenten?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Experten und Geheimdienste warnen: Der US-Wahlkampf könnte noch anfälliger für Störversuche sein als der aus dem Jahr 2016. Die Angreifer haben aufgerüstet und versuchen\, auch durch Influencer in den sozialen Medien Einfluss zu nehmen. Die Regulierung solcher Veröffentlichungen gestaltet sich jedoch schwierig. \nDigitale Wahlsysteme sind erschreckend anfällig für Angriffe und Manipulationen. Für die Glaubwürdigkeit der Demokratie ist das keine gute Nachricht. \nDie Lösung ist sowohl digital als auch analog. In unserer Expertenrunde diskutieren wir über diese Gefahren sowie über Maßnahmen und deren Auswirkungen. Diskutieren sie mit. \nGesprächspartner für diese Diskussion sind:  \nDr. Sandro Gaycken\, Gründer und Direktor des Digital Society Instituts an der European School of Management and Technology in Berlin. Er ist ein ehemaliger Aktivist im Chaos Computer Club und bezeichnet sich als militärischer Cybertheoretiker. Gaycken  berät die Bundesregierung sowie die NATO in Fragen der IT\, des Cyberkrieges und der Geheimhaltung. Er studierte Philosophie und Physik an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin und wurde 2008 an der Universität Bielefeld promoviert. \nWolfram von Heynitz\, in den vergangenen zwei Jahren leitete er den Koordinierungs­stab für Cyber-Außenpolitik und Cyber­sicherheit im Auswärtigen Amt und ist seit Kurzem Stellvertretender Generalkonsul der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in New York. Im Diplomatischen Dienst war er seit 2003 in den Auslandsvertretungen Deutschlands in Azerbaijan\, Tel Aviv und Dublin tätig. Von 1997 bis1999 hat von Heynitz im Bundespräsidialamt gearbeitet. Er hat in Harvard\, an der Freien Universität und an der Humboldt Universität in Berlin Philosophie und Recht studiert.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F7616026898539%2FWN_YlRI4j4pT2uK2gwE1VzZQw” css=”.vc_custom_1602689896792{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/digitale-souveranitat-der-usa-wer-bestimmt-den-nachsten-prasidenten/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220331T134159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T164008Z
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SUMMARY:The War in Ukraine: Implications for the German-American Partnership
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Discussion and Reception in Berlin on “The War in Ukraine: Implications for the German-American Partnership” with Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook\, Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in conversation with Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President of the American Council on Germany. \nTo attend this event\, please email Emily Downs (edowns@acgusa.org) by Friday\, April 1. \n(All attendees must show proof that they are fully vaccinated. (3G Regelung) \n\nCathryn Clüver Ashbrook is a non-resident fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi). Previously\, she served as Director and CEO of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). For over a decade prior\, she was the Executive Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. In addition\, she directed a Harvard research program on Europe and transatlantic relations from 2018 to 2021. \nBefore that\, she served on the management board of the European Policy Centre (EPC) in Brussels and worked as both a consultant and senior journalist at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in France and China. She began her career as a television journalist at CNN International in Atlanta and London. \nMs. Clüver Ashbrook provides expert commentary in English\, German and French on transatlantic relations\, European\, U.S.\, and German foreign and security policy\, as well as technology policy and digital diplomacy. She holds an undergraduate honors degree in international relations and French civilization from Brown University\, a master’s degree in European studies from the London School of Economics\, and a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. \nSteven E. Sokol is the President of the American Council on Germany (ACG). Previously\, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and prior to that he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the ACG. Earlier in his career\, Dr. Sokol served as the Deputy Director of the Aspen Institute Berlin\, was the Head of the Project Management Department at the Bonn International Center for Conversion GmbH (BICC)\, and a Program Officer in the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. \nHe holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University as well as an M.A. in International Relations and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He has also studied at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Freie Universität in Berlin. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/the-war-in-ukraine-implications-for-the-german-american-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220606T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T163035Z
UID:10000767-1654776000-1654779600@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Geopolitical Developments: The Risks and Consequences for Transatlantic Relations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine\, it is clear that geopolitical developments have the potential to shake up – if not redefine – the existing world order. As we emerge from the pandemic and address Russian aggression questions about the future abound. How should Europe and the United States position themselves to continue to play an important role in the world of tomorrow? How can we protect our democracies? What risks\, opportunities\, and consequences are on the horizon for us? \nJoin the American Council on Germany\, the Freunde des American Council on Germany e.V.\, and Monarch for a hybrid event featuring Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook\, Joel Brenner\, and Paul Taylor.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F3816545329480%2FWN_kGUVFCnuQnKyV5bwSeXLUA” css=”.vc_custom_1654532978146{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook is a non-resident fellow with the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi). Her research focuses on the intersection of data and technology with foreign and urban policy. \nPreviously\, she served as director and CEO of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). For over a decade prior\, Ms. Clüver Ashbrook served as the executive director of the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. The research program\, which she co-founded\, examines the challenges to negotiation and statecraft in the 21st century\, including the impact of technology on foreign policy. In addition\, Ms. Clüver Ashbrook directed a Harvard research program on Europe and transatlantic relations from 2018 to 2021. Before that\, she served on the management board of the European Policy Centre (EPC) in Brussels and worked as both a consultant and senior journalist at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in France and China. She began her career as a television journalist at CNN International in Atlanta and London. \nShe holds an undergraduate honors degree in international relations and French civilization from Brown University\, a master’s degree in European studies from the London School of Economics\, and a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she was a Hauser Fellow in Non-Profit Management. \n  \nJoel Brenner is a senior research fellow at MIT’s Center for International Studies\, where his work concerns intelligence studies\, international conflict in the gray zone between war and peace\, and the protection of the electronic networks that control critical infrastruc­ture. \nIn government\, Mr. Brenner was Senior Counsel at the National Security Agency (2009-2010)\, advising Agency leadership on the public-private effort to create better Internet security; the head of US counterintelligence under the Director of National Intelligence (2009-2010); and NSA’s Inspector General (2002-2006)\, responsible for that agency’s top-secret internal audits and investigations. Early in his career\, he was a prosecutor in the Justice Department’s Anti­trust Division. He has extensive trial and arbitration experience in private practice. \nMr. Brenner is a director of Nokia of America Corporation and of Endgame Systems LLC and a member of the Intelligence Community Studies Board. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School\, a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics\, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is an advisor to the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Law and National Secu­rity and the author of America The Vulnerable: Inside the New Threat Matrix of Digital Espionage\, Crime and Warfare\, in paperback as Glass Houses: Privacy\, Secrecy\, and Cyber Insecurity in a Transparent World.\nPaul Taylor has over 30 years of experience leading the delivery of some of the most demanding national security programs in the UK\, operating at the very highest levels of government. As a result\, he is uniquely qualified to understand the evolving threat environment\, as well as having an exceptional track record of driving and delivering change in complex organizations. Mr. Taylor’s contribution to the world of science and technology was recognized by his election as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2013\, where he now chairs the SME Leaders’ program and sits on the Engineering Policy\, Enterprise\, and Audit Committees. He also sits on the Advisory Board of the Imperial College Institute of Security Science and Technology\, and the Advisory Board of the Strathclyde University Security and Resilience Center. \nIn 2020\, Mr. Taylor was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for Morgan Stanley International\, where he sits on the Audit\, Risk\, Nominations\, and Remunerations Committees. He is also a member of the Technology Advisory Board for NatWest Bank. In addition\, he serves as a Non-Executive Director in the Ministry of Defence\, and as a scientific adviser to three small government departments. \nFor six years Mr. Taylor was a Partner in KPMG\, where he was the Head of the UK Financial Services Cyber Security Practice. Before consulting\, he spent over 25 years in the UK public sector working for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defense\, on matters of research and development\, defense equipment\, nuclear deterrence\, chemical and biological defense\, information technology \, and information security.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/geopolitical-developments-the-risks-and-consequences-for-transatlantic-relations/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events,Virtual Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220426T132829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T151800Z
UID:10000749-1655107200-1655226000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Holding Together in Times of Crisis: A New Era for Transatlantic Relations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke will hold their joint annual German-American Conference in Berlin. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Monday\, June 13\, 2022  \n8:15 am Registration Opens  \n 9:00 am Welcome by \nSigmar Gabriel\, Chairman\, Atlantik-Brücke; former Federal Foreign Minister and Vice-Chancellor \nAmbassador John Emerson\, Chairman\, American Council on Germany; former U.S.  Ambassador to Germany   \n9:15 am  Setting the Stage Oliver Bäte\, CEO\, Allianz SE   \n9:35 am  Oliver Bäte in conversation with Ambassador John Emerson  \n10:00 am Opening Keynote: “Transatlantic Relations During Uncertain Times”\nFederal Minister Annalena Baerbock\, Federal Foreign Minister\, Federal Foreign Office   \n10:20 am Q&A with Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock  \n11:00 am Coffee Break  \n 11:30 am “How Reliable is the Transatlantic Partnership?”\nMolly Montgomery\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Bureau of European and Eurasian  Affairs\, U.S. Department of State \nDr. Norbert Röttgen\, Member of the Bundestag (CDU/CSU) and Member of Committee on Foreign Affairs\nWolfgang Schmidt\, Head of the Federal Chancellery (invited)  \nModerator: Dr. Anna Sauerbrey\, Foreign Politics Coordinator\, Die Zeit   \n12:30 pm Lunch Break  \n1:30 pm “Finding a Common Security and Defense Policy in Times of Crisis”\nDr. Stefanie Babst\, Principal and Global Policy Advisor\, Brooch Associates\, London; former Chief Strategic Policy Analyst\, NATO\nDr. Seth A. Johnston\, Military Officer in Europe\, U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel; former NATO Task Force Commander\nDr. Markus Kaim\, Senior Fellow\, German Institute for International and Security  Affairs (SWP)   \nModerator: Tina Hassel\, Berlin Bureau Chief\, ARD German Television (invited)  \n 2:30 pm “Food Security and the Economic Implications of the War in Ukraine”\nAmbassador Ertharin Cousin\, CEO and Managing Director\, Food Systems for the Future; former Executive Director\, United Nations World Food Program \nAlexander Müller\, Managing Director\, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability   \nModerator: Anja Wehler-Schöck\, Journalist (invited)  \n 3:30 pm Coffee Break  \n 4:00 pm “Two Views on Russia and the War in Ukraine”\nDr. Christoph von Marschall\, Diplomatic Correspondent of the Editorial Board\, Der  Tagesspiegel \nDr. John J. Mearsheimer\, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in the  Political Science Department\, University of Chicago   \nModerator: Katja Gloger\, Author and Journalist   \n5:30 pm Keynote:  Federal Minister Christine Lambrecht\, Federal Minister\, Federal Ministry of Defense   \n5:45 pm Q&A with Federal Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht  \n6:15 pm Closing Remarks\nSigmar Gabriel\, Chairman\, Atlantik-Brücke; former Federal Foreign Minister and  Vice- Chancellor \nAmbassador John Emerson\, Chairman\, American Council on Germany; former U.S.  Ambassador to Germany   \n6:30 pm Reception  \n  \nTuesday\, June 14\, 2022  \n8:00 am Registration Opens   \n8:45 am Welcome Back\nJulia Friedlander\, CEO\, Atlantik-Brücke\nDr. Steven E. Sokol\, President\, American Council on Germany  \n9:00 “The Economic and Social Impact of the Current Crises”\nProf. Dr. h.c. Jutta Allmendinger\, President\, WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Professor of Educational Sociology and Labor Market Research\, Humboldt University in Berlin \nDr. Adam Tooze\, Shelby Cullom Davis Chair of History and Director of the European Institute\, Columbia University   \nModerator: Birte Meier\, Investigative Journalist\, ZDF German Television   \n 10:00 “Energy Dependence vs. Independence: Conflict or a False Choice?”\nUlf Heitmüller\, Chairman of the Board\, VNG AG Leipzig \nTracy McKibben\, Founder and CEO\, MAC Energy Advisors LLC \nYuriy Vitrenko\, CEO\, Naftogaz (invited)  \nModerator: America Hernandez\, Energy Policy Correspondent\, POLITICO Europe (invited)  \n11:00 Coffee Break  \n11:15  “Defending Against Cyber Attacks: Trust and Technology”\nChristopher Painter\, President\, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies \nHeli Tiirmaa-Klaar\, Director of Digital Society Institute\, European School of Management and Technology in Berlin  \nModerator: Johannes Steger\, Director of “Background Cybersecurity”\, Der Tagesspiegel  \n12:15 pm “Revitalizing Transatlantic Trade”\nProf. Dr. Michael Hüther\, Director and Member of the Executive Committee\, German Economic Institute \nDr. John Lipsky\, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute\, Johns Hopkins University SAIS; former First Deputy Managing Director\, International Monetary Fund   \nModerator: Dr. Laura von Daniels\, Head of Research Division “The Americas”\, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)   \n 1:15 pm Wrap up\nJulia Friedlander\, CEO\, Atlantik-Brücke\nDr. Steven E. Sokol\, President\, American Council on Germany  \n  \nagenda subject to change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/holding-together-in-times-of-crisis-a-new-era-for-transatlantic-relations/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220606T163515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T163515Z
UID:10000543-1655213400-1655217000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Disruption: The Economic Impact of the Pandemic  and the War in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and the Freunde des ACG will host a discussion and luncheon in Berlin with Dr. Adam Tooze\, Director of the European Institute and Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Chair of History at Columbia University; Author of Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World (2018) and Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy (2021).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dr. Adam Tooze has held the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Chair of History at Columbia University since 2015 and also serves as Director of the European Institute. Having received his BA in Economics from King’s College Cambridge in 1989\, he had the good fortune to witness the end of the Cold War in Berlin\, where he began his postgraduate studies. He received his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. From 1996 to 2009\, Dr. Tooze taught at the University of Cambridge\, where he was Reader in Modern History and Gurnee Hart fellow in History at Jesus College. After Cambridge\, Dr. Tooze was appointed to the Barton M. Biggs Professorship at Yale University\, where he succeeded Paul Kennedy as the Director of International Security Studies. In February 2011\, he served as Thomas Hawkins Johnson Visiting Professor in Military History at West Point. Dr. Tooze’s first book\, Statistics and the German State: The Making of Modern Economic Knowledge\, appeared in 2001; Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy was published in 2006; Deluge: The Great War and the Remaking of the Global Order 1916-1931 in 2014; Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World in 2018; and Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy in 2021. He has written and reviewed for the Financial Times\, the Guardian\, the Sunday Telegraph\, the Times Literary Supplement\, the London Review of Books\, the New Left Review\, the New Statesman\, the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, the New York Review of Books\, Dissent\, Die Zeit\, Spiegel\, Tageszeitung\, and the Sueddeutsche Zeitung.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/disruption-the-economic-impact-of-the-pandemic-and-the-war-in-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220627T190830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T190830Z
UID:10000558-1657353600-1657818000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Young Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/young-leaders-conference/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220824T131846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T131846Z
UID:10000779-1662249600-1662854399@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Study Tour on Social Cohesion
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG will hold the first Study Tour on Social Cohesion in Dresden and Nuremberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/study-tour-on-social-cohesion/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220912T104611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T104611Z
UID:10000786-1663264800-1663270200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Discussion and Reception in Munich
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On September 15\, the ACG and Freunde des ACG will host a Discussion and Reception in Munich with Stefan Kornelius\, Head of the Political Department at the Süddeutsche Zeitung; and Dr. Meike Zwingenberger\, Executive Director of the Stiftung Bayerisches Amerikahaus GmbH –Bavarian Center for Transatlantic Relations; and moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President and CEO of the American Council on Germany. This event is held in partnership with Freunde des American Council on Germany. \nStefan Kornelius leitet seit 2021 das Politik-Ressort der Süddeutschen Zeitung. Von 2000 an war er für die Außenpolitik verantwortlich. Zuvor arbeitete er als stellvertretender Leiter des Berliner Büros und berichtete während der Clinton-Präsidentschaft als Korrespondent aus Washington. Von 1991 bis 1996 war Herr Kornelius als Korrespondent im Bonner Bundesbüro der SZ für die Berichterstattung über Verteidigung und sicherheitspolitische Themen sowie über die CDU zuständig. Er absolvierte die Henri-Nannen-Journalistenschule und studierte an der Universität Bonn und der London School of Economics. Er ist Mitbegründer der Zeitschrift Medium Magazin. \nDr. Meike Zwingenberger ist seit 2013 Geschäftsführerin der Stiftung Bayerisches Amerikahaus gGmbH – Bavarian Center for Transatlantic Relations. Von 2007 bis 2014 leitete sie die Bayerische Amerika-Akademie\, und von 1997 bis 2006 war sie Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin bei der Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München. Dr. Zwingenberger erwarb ihren Doktorgrad an der Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München\, und sie studierte an der University of California – Los Angeles und der University of British Columbia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/discussion-and-reception-in-munich/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220824T134456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T134456Z
UID:10000780-1663578000-1663583400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Freunde des ACG - Mitgliederversammlung
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Freunde des American Council on Germany will host its annual Mitgliederversammlung in Berlin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/freunde-des-acg-mitgliederversammlung/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20220912T120844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T120844Z
UID:10000787-1663614000-1663621200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Transatlantische Partnerschaft nach dem Beginn der ‚Zeitenwende‘  und vor den Mid-Terms
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On September 19\, the ACG and Freunde des ACG will host a discussion and reception with Michael Georg Link\, Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages (FDP) und Koordinator für die transatlantische Zusammenarbeit im Auswärtigen Amt. \nMichael Georg Link ist Mitglied des Deutsch Bundestages (FDP). Er vertritt seinen Heimatwahlkreis Heilbronn seit 2017\, und von 2005 bis 2013 hatte er dieselbe Stelle. Er ist Europasprecher der FDP-Bundestagsfraktion und seit März 2022 Koordinator für die transatlantische Zusammenarbeit im Auswärtigen Amt. Er ist Mitglied des Heilbronner Stadtrats und zugleich Vorsitzender des FDP-Verbandes. Von Januar 2012 bis Dezember 2013 war er Staatsminister für Europa im Auswärtigen Amt und Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für die deutsch-französische Zusammenarbeit. Insbesondere war er verantwortlich für die Beziehungen zu den UN\, der Europäischen Union\, dem Europarat\, der OSZE und der NATO sowie für die bilateralen Beziehungen zu den Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada. Nach seinem Militärdienst studierte Herr Link Russisch und Französisch an den Universitäten Augsburg\, Lausanne und Heidelberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/transatlantische-partnerschaft-nach-dem-beginn-der-zeitenwende-und-vor-den-mid-terms/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20221107T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T191100Z
UID:10000820-1668708000-1668715200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Midterm Assessment of the Transatlantic Relations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On November 17\, the ACG and the Freunde des ACG will host a discussion and reception with Timothy E. Liston\, US-Generalkonsul in München\, and Stefan Kornelius\, Ressortleiter Politik\, Süddeutsche Zeitung. \nTimothy E. Liston ist seit Ende Juli 2021 US-Generalkonsul in München und seit 2002 als Beamter des Auswärtigen Dienstes tätig. Er absolvierte zuletzt ein Jahr am National War College\, wo er einen Master of Science in National Security Strategy erwarb. Zuvor war er von 2016 bis 2020 stellvertretender Leiter des US-Konsulats in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt. Von 2013-2016 arbeitete er bei der Ständigen Vertretung der USA bei internationalen Organisationen in Wien\, wo er als stellvertretender Botschaftsrat für Angelegenheiten der Internationalen Atomenergiebehörde für die friedliche Nutzung der Kernenergie zuständig war und die JCPOA-Verhandlungen unterstützte. Zudem war Tim E. Liston in Washington in der Militärpolitik-Abteilung des Außenministeriums tätig und dort für Südostasien zuständig. Außerdem war er in der US-Botschaft in Hanoi\, in welcher er sich auf das Südchinesische Meer\, die vietnamesische Innenpolitik und politisch-militärische Fragen konzentrierte. Er war Handelsoffizier und Konsul für Politik & Militär bei den Botschaften in Berlin bzw. Vilnius. Vor seinem Eintritt in den Auswärtigen Dienst arbeitete er bei der RAND Corporation und war Stipendiat des Robert-Bosch-Instituts und Teilnehmer des Praktikumsprogramms des Deutschen Bundestags. Neben seinem Abschluss am National War College hat Tim E. Liston einen Master der School of International and Public Affairs der Columbia University und einen Bachelor der University of Wisconsin in Internationale Beziehungen und Germanistik. Er spricht Deutsch\, Vietnamesisch und Litauisch. \nStefan Kornelius leitet seit 2021 das Politik-Ressort der Süddeutschen Zeitung. Von 2000 an war er für die Außenpolitik verantwortlich. Zuvor arbeitete er als stellvertretender Leiter des Berliner Büros und berichtete während der Clinton- Präsidentschaft als Korrespondent aus Washington. Von 1991 bis 1996 war Herr Kornelius als Korrespondent im Bonner Bundesbüro der SZ für die Berichterstattung über Verteidigung und sicherheitspolitische Themen sowie über die CDU zuständig. Er absolvierte die Henri-Nannen-Journalistenschule und studierte an der Universität Bonn und der London School of Economics. Er ist Mitbegründer der Zeitschrift Medium Magazin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/midterm-assessment-of-the-transatlantic-relations/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20230214T205315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205315Z
UID:10000849-1676359800-1676365200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:A Rocky Road Ahead? German-American Friendshoring in an Era of Systemic Rivalry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and the American Institute of Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) will hold an official MSC side event with Franziska Brantner\, Parliamentary State Secretary\, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action\, and Member of the German Bundestag (Greens); Lars Klingbeil\, Co-Chairman\, Social Democratic Party of Germany\, German Bundestag; Alexander Graf Lambsdorff\, Deputy Chairman\, Free Democratic Party Parliamentary Group\, German Bundestag; and Governor Phil Murphy\, Governor of New Jersey and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany; and others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/a-rocky-road-ahead-german-american-friendshoring-in-an-era-of-systemic-rivalry/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20230214T205134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205134Z
UID:10000847-1676570400-1676577600@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging Innovation and Technology for National Security
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG will host a discussion on hybrid war in the 21st century followed by a reception with Wendy R. Anderson\, Senior Vice President\, Federal\, National Security at Palantir Technologies; Liesyl Franz\, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cyberspace Security in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy; Christopher Sharrock\, Vice President of United Nations and International Organizations at Microsoft; and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, President and Founder of Alliance Strategic Advisors\, LLC.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/leveraging-innovation-and-technology-for-national-security/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20230214T205228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205228Z
UID:10000848-1676622600-1676628000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Endless War in Ukraine and Global Security
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and KPMG International will host a breakfast briefing with Jane Harman\, Distinguished Fellow and President Emerita of the Wilson Center and former Member of Congress\, and Lieutenant General Ben Hodges; Senior Advisor at Human Rights First and Retired Commanding General of the United States Army Europe; and moderated by Ambassador John B. Emerson\, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany\, Vice Chairman at Capital Group International and Chairman of the American Council on Germany.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/endless-war-in-ukraine-and-global-security-2/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20230214T205412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T211457Z
UID:10000850-1676791800-1676797200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:The Russian-Ukraine War and European Security: Defense and Deterrence 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In cooperation with the Aspen Institute Germany\, Berlin Dialogue\, and the German-American Exchange\, the ACG will host an off-the-record discussion with Heather Conley\, President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States; NATO Secretary General Mircea Geona; Ambassador Oleksii Makeiev\, Ukrainian Embassy Berlin; and Minister of State Tobias Lindner\, Federal Foreign Office.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/he-russian-ukraine-war-and-european-security-defense-and-deterrence-2023/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20230621T140746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T140746Z
UID:10000887-1689408000-1689872400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:American-German Young Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG will hold the annual American-German Young Leaders Conference in Berlin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/american-german-young-leaders-conference/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20231120T143311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T143311Z
UID:10000905-1701073800-1701079200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Land of the Free?  Wie der Kampf um die Freiheit Amerikas Zukunft bestimmt
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Der American Council on Germany und Freunde des ACG werden ein Frühstück und eine Diskussion mit Julian Heißler\, Washington Korrespondent der WirtschaftsWoche und Autor von Traum und Albtraum: Amerika und die vielen Gesichter der Freiheit.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fland-of-the-free-wie-der-kampf-um-die-freiheit-amerikas-zukunft-bestimmt-tickets-756180324707%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator” css=”.vc_custom_1700490701357{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Julian Heiβler\, Jahrgang 1983\, berichtet seit Januar 2018 für die WirtschaftsWoche aus Washington DC. Zuvor schrieb er mehrere Jahre in Berlin für verschiedene Medien über die deutsche Bundespolitik. Er studierte Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft\, Politikwissenschaft und Philosophie an der Freien Universität zu Berlin und absolvierte das Masterprogramm Journalismus der Hamburg Media School.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/land-of-the-free-wie-der-kampf-um-die-freiheit-amerikas-zukunft-bestimmt/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20231129T153649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T153649Z
UID:10000915-1701887400-1701894600@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Market Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Freunde des American Council on Germany and the ACG will host a meet-up in Berlin. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc8YLCxfxYs-Frz9vidl9c0c8cZdf98bCpjTCxXlRNmhCoTpA%2Fviewform” css=”.vc_custom_1701272201233{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/christmas-market-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231917
CREATED:20240208T153158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T153158Z
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SUMMARY:The Foreign Policy Implications  of Elections in 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and KPMG will host a breakfast briefing in Munich with Simone Menne\, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany; Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller\, Director Center on the US and Europe (CUSE) and Fritz Stern Chair at The Brookings Institution; and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, Senior International Advisor and Advisory Board Member at BGR Group; in conversation with Ambassador John B. Emerson\, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany\, Vice Chairman at Capital Group International\, and Chairman of the American Council on Germany. \n\nSimone Menne serves as the President of the American Chamber of Commerce Germany. She started her career for ITT\, later joining Deutsche Lufthansa. In 2012\, Ms. Menne was appointed CFO and stayed in this position till 2015. She worked as CFO at Boehringer Ingelheim from 2016 to 2017. In both companies\, she was responsible for the foundation of the digital lab. Ms. Menne serves as a non-executive board member for BMW\, Henkel\, Deutsche Post DHL\, JCI\, and Russell Reynolds. She also owns an art gallery in Kiel\, Germany. \n  \nDr. Constanze Stelzenmüller is an expert on German\, European\, and trans-Atlantic foreign and security policy and strategy. She is the director of the Center on the United States and Europe and the inaugural holder of the Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and trans-Atlantic Relations at Brookings. She held the Kissinger Chair on Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress from October 2019 to March 2020 and served as the inaugural Robert Bosch Senior Fellow at Brookings from 2014 to 2019. \n  \nPrior to working at Brookings\, she was a senior transatlantic fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)\, where she directed the influential Transatlantic Trends survey program. She also managed the “New Power\, New Responsibility” project. Her expertise includes trans-Atlantic relations\, German foreign policy\, NATO\, the European Union’s foreign\, security\, and defense policy\, international law\, and human rights. \n  \nAmbassador Kurt Volker provides strategic advice to BGR on a full range of international issues and is co-chair of BGR’s advisory board. He helps BGR clients develop and execute strategies to achieve success in key foreign markets and to navigate the complex business\, government\, think tank\, media\, and public policy environment in Washington. \n  \nAmbassador Volker is a leading expert in U.S. foreign and national security policy with 30 years of experience in various government\, academic\, and private sector capacities.  A former career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service\, he worked in official capacities for over 25 years under six presidential administrations. He was the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations from 2017-2019 and US Ambassador to NATO from 2008-2009.   He currently serves on the advisory board of Augustus\, an artificial intelligence company\, and has previously served as a Director of CG Funds Trust and the Wall Street Fund.  Other Foreign Service assignments include working with Senator John McCain and the Secretary General of NATO. \n  \nAmbassador John B. Emerson (moderator) was named Chairman of the American Council on Germany at the Council’s Annual Members Meeting on January 17\, 2018. He is Vice Chairman at Capital Group International. Previously\, he was the U.S. Ambassador to Germany from 2013 to 2017. In 2015\, Ambassador Emerson received the State Department’s Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service\, an award given annually to one non-career Ambassador. In 2017\, the Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the CIA awarded him their highest civilian honors for his service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/the-foreign-policy-implications-of-elections-in-2024/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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SUMMARY:Superwahljahr 2024:  Wie bereitet sich die Sicherheitscommunity auf die globalen Wahlen vor?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Zum 60. Mal kommen bei der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz hunderte Entscheidungsträger:innen\, Meinungsführer:innen und hochrangige Politiker:innen zusammen. Seit dem Terrorangriff der Hamas am 7. Oktober 2023 eskaliert die Lage in Nahost\, die Ukraine kämpft weiter um ihre Freiheit und die Wahlen in den USA könnten sie internationale Sicherheitsarchitektur zusätzlich erschüttern. Was lässt sich daraus für die deutsche Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik ableiten? Und wie gut ist Europa auf einen Wechsel im Weißen Haus vorbereitet? \nDarüber möchten wir nach der MSC mit \nDr. Jana Puglierin und Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook diskutieren. \nDiese Einladung richtet sich an Mitglieder des American Council on Germany und der Freunde American Council on Germany e.V. sowie an Alumni des Young Leaders Conference und andere Programme des ACG. Wir freuen uns\, wenn Ihr eine weitere Person mitbringt\, die an einer Förderung der transatlantischen Beziehungen interessiert ist. \nWir bitten um Anmeldung bis zum 16.2.204.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/superwahljahr-2024-wie-bereitet-sich-die-sicherheitscommunity-auf-die-globalen-wahlen-vor/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T123000
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SUMMARY:What Does the European Election Mean for the Transatlantic Alliance?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG and the Friends of the American Council on Germany will host a discussion and reception with Dr. Laura von Daniels\, Head of “The Americas” research division at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik\, and Sudha David-Wilp\, Regional Director of the German Marshall Fund’s Berlin office and a senior fellow. \nNearly 500 million European citizens are heading to the polls in June to select the next wave of politicians to represent them on the European stage. Their votes dictate the makeup of the European Parliament\, as well as the top jobs in Brussels’ key institutions. But with some polling indicating a rightward shift in European representation\, the ramifications could be felt far beyond the bloc. Relationships with key allies like the United States could be in question and yet are ever-more crucial — with war continuing on Europe’s doorstep and economic uncertainties looming. In this discussion\, we unpack what’s at stake for relations between the U.S. and Europe depending on the outcome of the election. Are there certain issues and values where we can expect continuity to remain? And where are the key points where the relationship could fray with a different set of EU leaders engaging with Washington? And what trends could this vote foreshadow for America’s own elections this November? \nThis invitation is extended to members of the American Council on Germany and Friends of the American Council on Germany e.V.\, and alumni of the Young Leaders Conference and other ACG programs. We would be delighted if you bring along another person who is interested in promoting transatlantic relations.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfm7wle75QY-TRcAe2SY4_pnNtbTA-pbtVHIgMtXo-LkvW4_A%2Fviewform” css=”.vc_custom_1715779668538{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/what-does-the-european-election-mean-for-the-transatlantic-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T080000
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SUMMARY:44th American-German Young Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 44th American-German Young Leaders Conference will take place from Saturday\, July 20\, through Thursday night\, July 25\, in Berlin\, Germany.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/44th-american-german-young-leaders-conference/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T133000
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Elections and the Impact on the Transatlantic Economy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the first session\, Isabell Hoffmann\, Senior Expert at the Bertelsmann Stiftung and head of eupinions\, and U.S. pollster Jeff Liszt will talk about trends in current public opinion survey data in the United States and Europe regarding the candidates and the race for the White House. They will highlight what to watch in the final weeks before the election and the significance of down-ballot races. ACG President Dr. Steven E. Sokol will moderate this panel. \nIn the second session\, U.S.-based strategy consultants\, Andrew Frank and Zev Furst\, will discuss the policy prescriptions of the two candidates and the impact the election may have on regulatory and political affairs – as well as the impact on the transatlantic economy. They will also talk about how European companies can prepare for the new administration. This panel will be moderated by Anja Wehler-Schöck\, Head of International Politics for Der Tagesspiegel. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the American Council on Germany in cooperation with KARV and First International\, hosted by CMS Hasche Sigle Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern mbB\, with support from the Freundeskreis des American Council on Germany\, e.V.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-us-elections-and-the-impact-on-the-transatlantic-economy-tickets-1031092765217%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator” css=”.vc_custom_1727724697991{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Isabell Hoffmann is Senior Expert at the Bertelsmann Stiftung and head of eupinions\, an independent platform for European public opinion which was founded in 2015. As an expert researcher on democracy and legitimacy in the European Union\, Ms. Hoffmann has managed research projects on the role of national parliaments in the EU as well as the origins and impact of populism\, nationalism and authoritarianism in Europe. She studied political science and economics at the Institut d’études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). Before joining Bertelsmann Stiftung in 2008\, she worked as a political editor for the German weekly newspaper Die Zeit. \nJeffrey Liszt is a partner at Impact Research and has conducted survey research in over 100 countries. He conducted quantitative and qualitative research for the 2008 and 2012 Obama Presidential campaigns and the 2016 Clinton campaign. His political clients include the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee\, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee\, and Democratic Governors Association independent expenditures. Mr. Liszt’s issue-advocacy work has focused on healthcare\, climate\, conservation\, immigration\, media rights\, development\, and education\, for clients including the Ford Foundation\, Gates Foundation\, ADL\, and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. His corporate clients include Alphabet\, Volkswagen\, and Silverstein Properties. He is a two-time Ironman triathlete\, and currently lives in Boston with his wife\, daughter\, and son. \nSteven E. Sokol (moderator) has been the President and CEO of the American Council on Germany since 2015. Previously\, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and prior to that he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the ACG. Prior to this\, Dr. Sokol served as the Deputy Director of the Aspen Institute Berlin\, was the Head of the Project Management Department at the Bonn International Center for Conversion GmbH (BICC)\, and a Program Officer in the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Dr. Sokol serves on several non-profit boards and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was awarded a Bundesverdienstkreuz (Order of Merit) for his work to strengthen German-American relations. \n— \nAndrew Frank is the Founder and President of KARV. He is an expert in creating communications strategies particularly focused on difficult situations\, overseeing and implementing crisis preparation\, public affairs efforts\, managing product recalls\, financial and/or regulatory issues\, and identifying and managing communications issues around complicated litigation. He founded KARV eleven years ago\, after working as Managing Partner at Strategy XXI Group and Kreab since 1997. As a political appointee in the Clinton Administration in 1993\, Mr. Frank was the Communications Director for the U.S. Information Agency; the White House communications representative for coordination of media during the 1994 GATT signing in Morocco; Deputy Spokesman for the US Delegation to the United Nations World Conference on Human Rights; and the National Security Council media representative in Haiti. He worked on more than two dozen overseas trips of the President and Vice President\, including APEC and G-7 Summit Meetings – and worked with more than a dozen federal agencies and cabinet officials. He is the author of Revolution Road Trip\, about his work in Slovakia\, the Czech Republic\, Hungary\, and Poland during their transitions to democracy\, in 1990. Mr. Frank was also an ACG Young Leader in 1997. \nZev Furst is the Chairman and CEO of First-Intl\, an international corporate and political consulting firm he founded in 1992. He is a leading business\, political and communications strategist who has advised political leaders\, foreign principals and global CEOs. He specializes in providing strategic counsel on highly sensitive political matters\, crisis management\, corporate positioning\, and personal reputational issues with the unique perspective of someone who has operated at the nexus of business and politics for over thirty years. He has been at the forefront of corporate communications consulting and the use of survey research and data to help guide both political and corporate leaders with their decision-making strategies. Mr. Furst has managed and worked on presidential and congressional campaigns in the United States\, as well as elections in France\, Germany\, Italy\, Israel\, Mexico\, the Palestinian Authority\, Ukraine and Japan. \nAnja Wehler-Schöck (moderator) has been Head of International Politics at Der Tagesspiegel since August 2022. Prior to that\, she worked as editor-in-chief of the IPG Journal\, a debate platform for issues of international and European politics. She previously worked as a social affairs officer at the German Embassy in Washington and headed the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s office for Jordan and Iraq in Amman from 2012 to 2017.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/the-u-s-elections-and-the-impact-on-the-transatlantic-economy/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T080000
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SUMMARY:Silver Economy Forum
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the Global Coalition on Aging and the American Council on Germany at the 2024 Silver Economy Forum in Berlin\, on October 15-16\, 2024\, and be part of this exciting step to Defining Leadership in an Aging World. \nThe year 2024 is stacking up to be a pivotal year in what is shaping up to be a memorable decade. The demographic shift of “more old than young” is rapidly accelerating globally. Almost half of the world’s population is headed to the ballot box\, including in the United States\, the European Union\, India\, and Indonesia. \nOn top of that\, numerous generations are reaching important milestones as the youngest Baby Boomers reach their sixties\, Millennials grow into their forties\, and Gen Z-ers storm the workplace. More and more societies realize the 20th-century miracle of long life extending to a hundred as a matter of course and focus on the goal of healthy longevity. \nThese changes in power and demographics form the background for this year’s Silver Economy Forum\, where we look to unpack the elements necessary for Defining Leadership in an Aging World.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More information” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silvereconomyforum.com%2Fevent%2F2024%2F2024-silver-economy-forum-berlin” css=”.vc_custom_1724856653932{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/silver-economy-forum/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000
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SUMMARY:Kamingespräch mit Frau Dr. Emily Haber
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Die American Council on Germany und die Freunde des American Council on Germany veranstalten am 22. Januar 2025 um 18.00 Uhr am CMS ein Kamingespräch mit Dr. Emily Haber\, Botschafterin der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den Vereinigten Staaten (ehem.)\, moderiert von Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, Präsident und CEO des American Council on Germany.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lebensläufe: \nDr. Emily Haber vertrat von 2018 bis 2023 als Botschafterin die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den USA. Die Diplomatin war die erste Frau in diesem Amt. Sie war Staatssekretärin im Bundesministerium des Innern und Staatssekretärin des Auswärtigen Amtes. \nDr. Steven E. Sokol ist der Präsident und CEO des American Council on Germany. Vorher war er Präsident und CEO des World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. In seiner früheren Berufslaufbahn war Dr. Sokol stellvertretender Direktor des Aspen Institute Berlin\, Leiter der Abteilung Projektmanagement beim Internationalen Konversionszentrum Bonn GmbH (BICC) und Programmbeauftragter im Berliner Büro des German Marshall Fund of the United States.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/kamingesprach-mit-frau-dr-emily-haber/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Foreign Policy Priorities of Trump 2.0
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and ZIRNGIBL Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB will host a discussion and reception in Munich with Dr. Kenneth Weinstein\, President Emeritus and Japan Chair\, Hudson Institute\, and Dr. Anna Sauerbrey\, Foreign Editor\, Die Zeit.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshare.hsforms.com%2F1U1yjb70hSMC7YgH6lnK75Q51fw8″ css=”.vc_custom_1738869863865{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Dr. Kenneth Weinstein served as the President and CEO of Hudson from 2011 through 2020\, after joining the institute in 1991. In March 2020\, he was nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Japan\, but his nomination was not confirmed by the Senate before the end of the administration. Widely respected in the diplomatic and policy arenas\, Dr. Weinstein has written on international affairs for leading publications in the United States\, Europe\, and Asia. From 2017 until 2020\, Dr. Weinstein chaired the Broadcasting Board of Governors\, the oversight body for US Agency for Global Media\, and was chair of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty\, Radio Free Asia\, Middle East Broadcasting\, and the Open Technology Fund. \nDr. Weinstein earned his B.A. in General Studies in the Humanities from the University of Chicago\, D.E.A. in Soviet and Eastern European Studies from Sciences-Po Paris\, and Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University. Dr. Weinstein has been decorated with a knighthood in Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dr. Anna Sauerbrey is the Foreign Editor at the German largest weekly newspaper\, Die Zeit. Before assuming this position\, she was Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Der Tagesspiegel\, a daily newspaper based in Berlin. She has written about German politics in The New York Times and comments on German and international politics on public German radio and television programs. She has also appeared on CNN and the BBC world service. She is the author of Machtwechsel. Wie eine neue Politikergeneration das Land verändert (Rowohlt Berlin\, 2022) a book on the generation of German policymakers succeeding Angela Merkel. \nDr. Sauerbrey received a Ph.D. in history from the University of Mainz in 2009. She has also studied Political Science and Journalism. She was an Arthur F. Burns Fellow with the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2013 and has extensively written about transatlantic relations and U.S. domestic politics since.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/understanding-the-foreign-policy-priorities-of-trump-2-0/
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