• A World in Danger: The Future of US-European Relations

    Virtual Discussions

    "A World in Danger: The Future of US-European Relations" with Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, and former German Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Christopher Hill WorldDenver Board Member,...

  • Changing Demographics: Diversity in the United States and Germany

    Virtual Discussions

    As part of the virtual 2020 German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke cordially invite you to join a video discussion on: Changing Demographics: Diversity in the United States and Germany  October 29 at 10:00 am EST / 5:00 pm CEST Speakers: Dr. Petra Bendel, Professor of Political Science, Erlangen-Nürnberg University Congressman Joaquin...

  • Resilience and Adaption: Pandemic, Politics, and Public Trust in Democracy

    Virtual Discussions

    Public trust is critical in the functioning of democracies. Citizens do not need to agree with every government policy or trust each individual officeholder -- but they do need to have confidence that democratic institutions and practices protect their interest, act responsibly, and uphold the rule of law. In recent years, in the United States...

  • Election Day in America: A Pre-Analysis from Berlin

    Virtual Discussions

    Rarely has a U.S. presidential election sparked as much attention, mystification, perplexity, and concern as the 2020 race to the White House – both in the U.S. and abroad. No matter who will emerge as the winner on Election Night (or in the weeks to come), the aftershocks will be felt in Germany, Europe, and...