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At Issue Interview Series: Peer Steinbrück

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The AICGS At Issue Interview Series seeks to provide a platform for discussion with experts from the the business, political, and academic communities regarding the current issues facing the transatlantic relationship. In their first interview for the AICGS At Issue Interview Series, executive director Jackson Janes and senior fellow Alexander Privitera talk… Read more >

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Measuring Movement in Munich

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In this week’s At Issue, Executive Director Jack Janes writes from this year’s annual Munich Security Conference (MSC). A benchmark for the defense discussions of the transatlantic community for almost fifty years, the conference has had to continually incorporate new global threats and concerns in its agenda. With the centers of global power continuing to shift away from Cold War era alignments, the challenges for the US and Europe require increased dialogue with more partners and players around the globe.

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The Legal Framework of Abortions in Germany

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With campaigns in full swing leading up to the U.S. Presidential election in November of this year, the issue of birth control and abortion has generated substantial debate on both sides of the political spectrum. Though the laws and views of the U.S. on this sensitive subject have been brought to the forefront, the stance of other countries tends to be left out. In this AICGS Spotlight, Susanne Dieper explains the laws surrounding birth control and abortion in Germany, including a brief history on how these laws have evolved.

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