• Istanbul’s Political Crisis: Implications of Ekrem İmamoğlu’s Arrest

    Virtual Discussions

    On March 23, 2025, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul and the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was jailed. İmamoğlu had been awaiting trial on corruption charges, which sparked the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade. Many view these charges as politically motivated. In response, İmamoğlu’s party – the Republican...

  • The New German Government and the Global Order

    NYC Events

    The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Metin Hakverdi, Member of the Bundestag (SPD). Metin Hakverdi joined the Social Democratic Party in 2002 and has been a member of...

  • What German Leadership Means for Europe

    NYC Events

    The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe.Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges is the former Commanding General of US...

  • The Path Forward for Germany’s Defense

    NYC Events

    The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Jasper Wieck, Political Director in the German Federal Ministry of DefenseDr. Jasper Wieck is a seasoned German diplomat currently serving...