Brian's Archive
Historical Dimensions of the Euro Crisis
Jonathan Zatlin, winner of last year’s DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German Studies in the field of Economics at AICGS’ annual Global Leadership Award Dinner, recently co-wrote an article for Salon.com arguing that because German policymakers view the European financial crisis as the result of southern actions, they are unable to… Read more >
Nach dem Gipfel ist vor der Krise
Following the recent euro zone crisis in Brussels, Prof. Dr. Paul J.J. Welfens provides his analysis of what European leaders agreed to stem the ongoing crisis in this piece from the Financial Times Deutschland. Prof. Dr. Welfens is a Jean Monnet Professor for European Economic Integration; Chair for Macroeconomics; President of the… Read more >
At a Snail’s Pace
AICGS Trustee John Kornblum recently published a piece in the Handelsblatt examining Europe’s response to the ongoing crisis surrounding the monetary union. According the Mr. Kornblum, while European leaders like to point to their success in combating the crisis – a task that has become commonplace on the European agenda – they… Read more >
NATO Chicago Summit
Heads of State and Government will be gathering in Chicago this weekend for the 2012 NATO Summit, which will be the first to take place on U.S. soil in 13 years. A number of crucial items will be on the agenda, as leaders seek to provide some tangible answers to an array… Read more >
Executive Director Jack Janes and Peter Ross Range published in New York Times
AICGS Executive Director Jack Janes and Peter Ross Range had their essay “Can Joachim Gauck make Germany Likable?” published in the New York Times Sunday Review Opinion page on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Germany is at a crossroads: become the Continent’s leader or be seen as the neighborhood bully. In a stroke… Read more >
Harry & Helen Gray/ AICGS Reconciliation Fellowship
The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) is pleased to announce that the Institute is now accepting applications for the Harry & Helen Gray/AICGS Reconciliation Fellowship. The application deadline for the 2012 term (August and September 2012) is April 30, 2012. The Harry & Helen Gray/AICGS Reconciliation Fellowship Program, funded by… Read more >
Manage Your Account
As part of AICGS’ new interactive website, users can now create an account. By creating an account with AICGS, you can also easily register for events, update your contact information, and sign up for email updates targeted to your interests.
News and Research emailed to you »