• A Marathon EU Summit: Compromise and Concessions

    Virtual Discussions

    After  days and nights of negotiations at the longest EU Summit in 20 years, European leaders announced that they had reached agreement regarding a $857 billion pandemic recovery plan. Leaving...

  • China: A Common Transatlantic Challenge

    Virtual Discussions

    Late last week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a controversial speech about engagement with China in the past, present, and future – and called upon democratic and free...

  • The Impact of the Proposed US Military Drawdown – for Germany and Beyond”

    Virtual Discussions

    Last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced the drawdown of nearly 12,000 U.S. troops from Germany. This decision will have a significant impact on the security of Europe - and has the potential to change the dynamic of the German-American partnership. Join us on Monday, August 3 at 11:00 am ET for an online discussion...

  • From Structural Change to COVID-19: Sustainable Strategies from Dortmund and Pittsburgh

    Virtual Discussions

    Cities that were built on iron, steel, and coal have had to overcome deep economic challenges and structural changes in recent decades. Both Dortmund and Pittsburgh have rebuilt themselves as thriving metropolises. However, the spread of COVID-19 is forcing cities to confront a new set of challenges. Three months ago, the ACG discussed the impact of the...