President Trump: Europe’s Last Chance?
Donald Trump’s election as American president is the latest and most dramatic sign of a major political and social sea change, the effect of which we are just beginning to …
A Missed Opportunity for Even Greater Influence
Of the U.S.’ trade policy and trade relationships over the past twenty-five years, Robert Zoellick, former World Bank president, U.S. Trade Representative, deputy Secretary of State, and AGI Trustee, writes …
Playing to One’s Strengths: The Implicit Division of Labor in U.S. and EU Climate Diplomacy
Policy Report 64 At the end of 2016, the transatlantic policy community is in a state of flux. New leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have assumed office—or will …
Transatlantic Relations in a Changing World Order: European and U.S. Responses to China’s Rise in Africa
A Changing World Order: China’s Rise in Africa The twenty-first century is characterized by the rise of new global players and changing power relations. In particular, China’s increasing international presence …
8 Reasons Why Russian Disinformation is Successful in Germany
America and the rest of the world are still struggling to understand what led to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election of 2016. It is almost dangerous—and at the …
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Support Our WorkA Hinge Moment for Transatlantic Relations
After the events of 2016, the future of the transatlantic relationship at times seems tenuous, fraught with national interests and publics that seem tired of looking beyond one’s own borders. …
Rethinking European Security: Strategic Implications of Brexit and Trump’s Victory
The future European security architecture will be decided on two questions: Will the EU and the UK choose the path of a hard line to demonstrate EU unity on the …
Trump’s World
Donald Trump has tapped anger over eroding middle class income, loss of identity, and anti-establishment fervor in a campaign of anger that won the Electoral College vote and the presidency …
New Cyberattacks in Germany: The Elephant Is Already in The Room
The Romans were shouting “Hannibal at the gates” when the famous general from Carthage tried to conquer their city with elephants in 218 BC. Today’s cyber-warriors and cyber-criminals are already …
Is China’s ‘One Road’ an Autobahn? Implications of the Changing German-Chinese Relationship
China in Germany and Europe On October 24, German economics minister Sigmar Gabriel blocked the bid of the Chinese company Fujian Grand Chip to purchase the German silicon chipmaker Aixtron. …
Not Yet the End of the World
When Barack Obama meets with Angela Merkel in Berlin next week, it will be the last time they will meet as President and Chancellor. Not only is it an opportunity for …
