Dr. Jack Janes
Dr. Janes
Jackson Janes is the Executive Director of the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC, where he has been affiliated since 1989.
Dr. Janes has been engaged in German-American affairs in numerous capacities over many years. He has studied and taught in German universities in Freiburg, Giessen and Tübingen. He was the Director of the German-American Institute in Tübingen (1977-1980) and then directed the European office of The German Marshall Fund of the United States in Bonn (1980-1985). Before joining AICGS, he served as Director of Program Development at the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh (1986-1988). He was also Chair of the German Speaking Areas in Europe Program at the Foreign Service Institute in Washington, DC, from 1999-2000.
Dr. Janes is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Atlantic Council of the United States. He serves on the advisory boards of the Berlin office of the American Jewish Committee, the Allied Museum in Berlin, the World Security Network, Beirat der Zeitschrift für Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik (ZfAS), the Robert Bosch Foundation Alumni Association, and the American Bundestag Intern Network (ABIN) in Washington, DC. He is also President of the International Association for the Study of German Politics.
Dr. Janes has lectured throughout Europe and the United States and has published extensively on issues dealing with Germany, German-American relations, and transatlantic affairs. In addition to regular commentary given to European and American news radio, he has appeared on CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, PBS, CBC, and is a frequent commentator on German television. Dr. Janes is listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Education.
In 2005, Dr. Janes was awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Germany’s highest civilian award.
Education:
Ph.D., International Relations, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, California
M.A., Divinity School, University of Chicago
B.A., Sociology, Colgate University
Expertise:
Transatlantic relations, German-American relations, domestic German politics, German-EU relations, transatlantic affairs.
Selected Outside Publications:
Books:
“Reforming Governance – Lessons from the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany,” Edited with Franz Greß, (Frankfurt/New York: Campus Verlag, 2001).
“Ukraine, Europe and the United States – Towards a New Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture,” Edited with Oleg Kokoshinsky and Peter Wittschorek, Center for European Integration Studies (Schriften des Zentrums für Europäische Integrationsforschung), (Baden-Baden: Namos Verlagsgesellschaft, 2000).
“Priming the Pump: The Making of Foreign Area Experts,” IIE Research Report Number 23, (New York: Institute for International Education, 1991).
Recent Selected Articles:
“Angela Merkel’s Germany,” By Jackson Janes and Stephen Szabo, Current History, March 2007.
“A U.S.-German Agenda for Bush II,” By Jackson Janes and Eberhard Sandschneider. Transatlantic Internationale Politik, Issue 4, 2004, 3-9.
“From Alliances to Ambivalence: The Search for a Transatlantic Agenda in the 21st Century.” UC Berkley Institute for European Studies. November 2003. Working paper.
“Making Money by Doing Good.” By Jackson Janes and Tim Stuchtey. Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte. 31/2008.
“The Evolution of Public Opinion Research and its Significance for the German-American Dialogue,” Politbarometer, edited by Andreas M. Wüst, Leske + Budrich, 2003, 319-325.
Dr. Jack Janes's Archive
NATO’s Future: Reconnecting Means with Ends
In this week’s At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes examines the windy atmosphere of debates surrounding the recent NATO summit in Chicago. As the 28 member states look to find common answers to a long list of security issues, they must also reassess and redefine the ends of means that NATO stands for.
Political Weather Vanes: Germany’s Regional Elections
In this At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes examines the results of the May 6 elections in Schleswig-Holstein, the upcoming elections in NRW on May 13, and the significance of regional elections as barometers of Germany’s changing political weather.
Merkel’s Melting Majority
There is a well-known German slogan about the fate of those seeking re-election these days: ‘wer regiert, verliert.’ An American translation − voters are restless, rebellious, and ready to blame and replace those in office for their troubles. Angela Merkel may be comfortably coasting along as a most popular chancellor, but both… Read more >
The French Elections and the Franco-German Equation
In advance of the French Presidential elections, Executive Director Jack Janes examines the changing parameters of Franco-German relations in light of the challenges both countries currently face. If Francois Hollande becomes the new President, any resulting changes in the continuity of one the most important bi-national relationships in Europe will be felt beyond the borders of Germany and France.
Saarland’s Signals
In this At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes examines the results of the state election in Saarland and their potential signals for both the subsequent state elections to follow during 2012, as well as the national election in 2013.
Can Joachim Gauck Make Germany Likable?
Germany is at a crossroads: become the Continent’s leader or be seen as the neighborhood bully. In a stroke of national fortune, it is about to install, as its next president, a man known more for his integrity and moral leadership than for his political acumen, a man who can help make sure his country follows the first course.
Afghanistan Afterward
In this At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes looks at the proposed troop withdraw date for Afghanistan in the wake of the civilian killings by a U.S. soldier over the past weekend. Following over a decade of conflict in Afghanistan, coalition forces now seem increasingly eager to transfer responsibility to the Afghan people. However, it has become very clear that a number of challenges remain for the future stability of Afghanistan, especially once coalition forces do leave.
Variations on Democracy
In this At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes examines the election – whether at local, regional, or federal levels – as a cornerstone of a successful modern day democracy.
Managing Majorities
In this weeks At issue, Executive Director Jack Janes looks at Chancellor Merkel’s struggle to sustain political support for the increasingly complicated agenda of the euro zone, as well as the interests and actors shaping the battle lines.
The End of One Presidency – the Beginning of a New President: Joachim Gauck
In this At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes reacts to the unexpected resignation of German President Christian Wulff, brought about by the decision to investigate his dealings while serving as Minister President of Lower Saxony. While his exit from office appears to have little effect on Chancellor Merkel’s current approval ratings, it has highlighted a bigger issue in Germany – namely the growing mistrust between politicians and the German population. With Joachim Gauck emerging as the favorite to become the next President, he must focus immediately on rebuilding the bridge between the governed and the governing.
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