Senator Barack Obama's Visit to Berlin

Senator Barack Obama's visit to Berlin on July 24 was met with large crowds and much optimism for the future of transatlantic cooperation. For more insight about the substance of Senator Obama's speech and the importance of his visit, AICGS has compiled essays and articles from international experts and friends of the Institute such as Ralf Fücks, Wolfgang Ischinger, Josef Joffe, Angelika Timm, and more.

AICGS Coverage:

Dr. Jackson Janes' Thoughts on Obama's Trip Prior to the Speech

Obamania, by Ralf Fücks

"Die Erwartungen übersteigen das realistische Maß" Interview with Wolfgang Ischinger, Berliner Zeitung, July 21, 2008.

"Short-Term Relationship," by Josef Joffe, The New Republic, July 23, 2008.

Barack Obama in Israel, by Dr. Angelika Timm.
 

Media Coverage:

Transcript of Obama's Speech: English  German

Executive Director Dr. Jackson Janes interviewed for ZDF's "heute-journal"

"Obama's Romantic Revolution," by Gabor Steingart, Der Spiegel, July 25, 2008.  English  German

"Nordkorea an der Siegessäule," by Malte Lehming, Der Tagesspiegel, July 25, 2008.

"Topic A: Obama in Berlin," The Washington Post, July 25, 2008.

"Obama, Europas bester Kumpel," by Michael Schlieben, Die Zeit, July 25, 2008.

"People of the World, Look at Me," by Gregor Peter Schmitz, Der Spiegel, July 24, 2008.

"Den Amerikanern sind Ferien wichtiger als Obama," Die Welt, July 25, 2008.

"Europeans Warm to Candidate's Message," by Hugh Williamson and John Thornhill, The Financial Times, July 25, 2008.

"Visionen eines Weltbürgers," by Katharina Schuler, Die Zeit, July 25, 2008.

"Experts: Obama Did What He Needed to Do in Berlin," by Kyle James, Deutsche Welle Online, July 25, 2008.

"'Will a German Speak at the Washington Monument in 2009?,'" Der Spiegel, July 24, 2008.

"No. 44 Has Spoken," by Gerhard Spörl, Der Spiegel, July 24, 2008.

"Obama's Tour de Force," by David S. Broder, The Washington Post, July 24, 2008.

"Berlin Awaits the 'Next JFK,'" By Stephanie Kirchner, Time Magazine, July 23, 2008.

"An American Idol in Germany," Der Spiegel Online, July 21, 2008.

Coverage from the Atlantic Community