• Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in Berlin?

    Virtual Discussions

    The ACG regularly hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. Join us on Monday, October 16 at 9:00 am ET for...

  • Kaffeepause: Special Edition – The Polish Election

    Virtual Discussions

    Join us on Monday, October 23, for a special edition of the regular Kaffeepause. We’ll discuss the results of Poland’s election and the future of German-Polish relations with former German...

  • Germany’s Zeitenwende and Nuclear Deterrence

    Virtual Discussions

    With Russia’s war in Ukraine, we have seen a fundamental shift in Germany’s foreign, security, and energy policy. Putin’s nuclear threats and saber-rattling has also led to a reexamination of...

  • The Israel-Hamas Conflict and its Broader Implications: A View from Germany

    Virtual Discussions

    On October 7, in a series of coordinated attacks, the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel, with hundreds of gunmen infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed and more than 200 people – including civilians – were taken to Gaza as hostages. In response, Israel...