Since 2020, the American Council on Germany has expanded its digital programming to convene policymakers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for timely discussions on the issues shaping transatlantic relations. Through webinars and virtual conversations, the ACG has broadened its reach, increased accessibility, and strengthened its role as a leading platform for transatlantic dialogue. These digital formats have enabled the organization to engage new audiences, foster sustained exchange, and complement its in-person programming.
Conflicts on Europe’s doorstep and disruptive technologies are colliding with a faltering international order. An autocratic and aggressive Russia is endangering freedom and security in Europe. Competition and rivalry with China are threatening Europe’s prosperity. Tensions with the United States are forcing European leaders to chart a new course. Against this backdrop, what role can diplomacy play in securing peace, prosperity, and freedom? On June 18, the ACG held a virtual discussion with Ambassador Rolf Nikel, who helped shape Germany’s foreign and security policy over 40 years as a diplomat and recently published “Der schmale Grat: Die Kunst der Diplomatie in Zeiten des Umbruchs” about the art of diplomacy in uncertain times.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On April 27, the ACG hosted a Kaffeepause with Dr. Melanie Amann, Digital Editor-in-Chief for FUNKE Mediengruppe.