AICGS: ANALYSES : The AICGS Advisor

Beyond Bush
As George W. Bush made his last visit to Germany as President this week, Executive Director Dr. Jackson Janes discusses Bush's legacy and the potential lessons learned for the next president and transatlantic relations.
To read this essay, please click here.
To access a page of links about Bush's farewell visit, please click here.

AICGS' 25th Anniversary
During the week of June 2, AICGS held several events in Berlin on the occasion of the Institute's 25th anniversary. Highlighting the week were a symposium on the implications of the U.S. elections for the German-American relationship and a gala dinner celebrating the Institute's 25 years. Follow the link below for greetings from Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, speeches from prominent friends of AICGS, a summary of the symposium, and pictures from the events.
For more about the Institute's 25th anniversary, please click here.

Policy Report 32: Crossing the Red Lines?
In AICGS Policy Report #32, "Crossing the Red Lines? The Grand Coalition and the Paradox of German Foreign Policy," former DAAD/AICGS Fellow Dr. Franz-Josef Meiers discusses the challenges of German foreign policy through the prism of three case studies, focusing on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan and how Germany's domestic political climate has dictated many of its actions.
To access this Policy Report, please click here (PDF).

The Iranian Predicament in Germany's Relations
with America and Europe
Dr. Colette Mazzucelli, Assistant Professor at Molloy College and a regular contributor to the Advisor, writes about the role of transatlantic cooperation in dealing with Iran, arguing that Germany is in the right position to be a mediator amongst all of the major parties.
To read this essay, please click here.

Germany's Struggle with University Tuition Fees
While the current debate in Hesse was likely just a political stunt, Germany's growing debate about college tuition fees highlights the lack of funding to keep Germany's universities competitive, writes AICGS Senior Fellow Dr. Tim Stuchtey. In order for Germany to enter into the top level of international higher education, Dr. Stuchtey argues, more funding is necessary and tuition fees are a place to start.
To read this essay, please click here.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Terrorism in the Transatlantic Context:
The Political Dimension
On June 23, 2008, AICGS will hold a conference on "Terrorism in the Transatlantic Context: The Political Dimension." Bringing together an interdisciplinary group of scholars and experts from Germany and the United States, this off-the-record workshop discusses the German and American perspectives on terrorism in the transatlantic context and implications for German and American domestic and foreign policy.
To RSVP and for more information, please click here.

Upcoming Event: German-Israeli Relations Sixty Years Later:
Are They Still Special?
On July 1, 2008, AICGS and the American Jewish Council will hold a conference on "German-Israeli Relations Sixty Years Later: Are They Still Special?" This conference will examine from a variety of perspectives the German-Israeli relationship on the occasion of Israel's sixtieth anniversary and how this relationship will evolve in the twenty-first century.
To RSVP and for more information, please click here.

Announcements

Save the Date: 14th Annual Global Leadership Award Dinner
On November 13, 2008, AICGS will hold its fourteenth annual Global Leadership Award Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. At this year's gala, the Institute will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, and for the first time in its history, AICGS will honor two award recipients:
Richard D. Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Time Warner Inc. and Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer AG. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Robert M. Kimmitt will present the award to both distinguished recipients on this special evening.
For more information about the dinner and sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

Welcome New AICGS Members
AICGS welcomes the new members who have joined the Institute since May 28, 2008:

William Hetzler
Philipp Tamussino
Ingo Steinhaeuser

They join a growing group of individuals, companies and foundations who are deepening their engagement in the German-American partnership through the Institute's expanding membership program.
To learn more about the AICGS membership program and the various levels of membership offered by the Institute, please click here (PDF).

DAAD/AICGS Fellowship Opportunities
AICGS is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the DAAD/AICGS Fellowship program, sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The deadline for Spring 2009 (January 2009 - June 2009) is August 31, 2008.
For more information and application instructions, please click here.

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