Safe But Not Secure
Perceived Threats and Queer Realities in Washington, DC, and Germany In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election in 2016 and his resurgence in 2024, LGBTQ+ communities across the United States …
The Debate over a Digital Euro
At a recent hearing before the European Parliament, Piero Cipollone, the Executive Board Member of the European Central Bank (ECB) in charge of the digital euro project, reminded his audience …
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The Far-Right Alternative for Germany Seeks Friends in Washington
How Compatible is the AfD’s Foreign Policy with American Interests? Before Friedrich Merz became the chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he articulated a number of goals, and one …
No Alternatives to the U.S. Dollar?
The U.S. dollar exchange rate has been under pressure for much of the current year. Although the U.S. currency has recently gained some ground against the euro, the euro has …
No Alternative
The German economy is currently in the midst of a structural crisis, marked by prolonged stagnation and rising unemployment. A mix of high taxes and strict regulations has created difficult …
The Supreme Court and the Global Trading System
This week the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case brought by five small businesses (V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump) challenging the president’s authority to use the 1977 …
“Conservative America Is Waiting”
The New Transatlantic Axis? Last month, two Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) delegations came to Washington. The first, led by AfD parliamentary group vice-chair Beatrix von Storch, included disqualified Ludwigshafen mayoral …
From Bystander to Player?
Europe’s strategic awakening in the age of supply chain risk Tariffs have dominated the trade policy news cycle since the Trump administration took office. To date, the trade policy dynamic …
150 Days of the Merz Government
Between Reform and Restraint When Friedrich Merz entered office as chancellor in May 2025, he did so under the banner of stability and reform. After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s …
