8 Reasons Why Russian Disinformation is Successful in Germany
America and the rest of the world are still struggling to understand what led to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election of 2016. It is almost dangerous—and at the …
Ripple Effects of a Trump Win: The Nuclear Debate in Germany
The ripple effects of Donald Trump’s election victory continue to expand around the world. “What if” questions have emerged in corners of thinking about alliances, treaties, and traditions which had …
European Defense at Snail’s Pace: EU Defense Cooperation Remains Sluggish Despite Shifted German Military Role
The question of Europe’s ability to stabilize its neighborhood and even to defend its own territory was high on the agenda this year. The election of Donald Trump—who repeatedly questioned …
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After the events of 2016, the future of the transatlantic relationship at times seems tenuous, fraught with national interests and publics that seem tired of looking beyond one’s own borders. …
With Trump, the U.S. Foreign Policy Framework is at Risk
Now that president-elect Donald Trump has selected his national security team, what course will he set? In a recent interview Henry Kissinger, the US secretary of state in the 1970s, …
Leadership Profile: NATO Intelligence Chief Dr. Arndt Freiherr Freytag von Loringhoven
German Ambassador Dr. Arndt Burchard Ludwig, Freiherr Freytag von Loringhoven was selected to become NATO’s first intelligence chief on 21 October 2016 and took up his new post in December. …
Keeping Tally on Elections across the Atlantic
The 2016 U.S. presidential election created shock waves around the world, but it was not the first unexpected outcome in 2016, and would not be the last. The results of …
Populist Political Wave in the UK and in the U.S.: On Brexit and Trump’s Economic Policy
2016 As a Special Year for the UK and the U.S. The UK experienced a rather surprising victory by the supporters of Brexit—i.e., those in favor of the UK leaving …
All is Not Lost: How a Trump Presidency May Fall Short of European Fears
President-elect Donald Trump remains over a month away from being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, but concerns over his potential European agenda have already taken …
The Fear of Misperception: The Interdependency of Social Media and Elections
When President Barack Obama met with Chancellor Angela Merkel on November 17, 2016, the two leaders cautioned against the fake news appearing on social media platforms and the disruptions it …
