GroKo: A Coalition for Continuity or Change?
Imagine walking into a hardware store and asking the manager for the most effective fertilizer for a garden or lawn care. “Use GroKo,” he might recommend. “It is an all-purpose …
Waiting for Action: Euro Zone Challenges Continue During Long Coalition Negotiations
There is growing unease in Germany and abroad about the lengthy negotiations between the Christian Democrats of Chancellor Angela Merkel and their potential coalition partners, the Social Democrats. Some commentators …
Cyber Security in the New Computing Age: Protection Roles by the Private Sector vs. the Government
Serious cyber-attacks against public and private sector organizations are increasing in frequency and severity. Watch these clips from this panel of the AICGS Annual Symposium for a discussion of cyber security with emphasis on the role of the private sector and the government.
Like a Conquered Nation
Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and AGI Trustee John Kornblum argues that German leadership in Europe is plagued by its impetus to react on the basis of past experiences. This …
“The Chain Gang” Performs at the 19th Global Leadership Award Dinner
The Chain Gang formed in 1999, when all the band members were IBM employees and part of the Integrated Supply Chain organization. Thus, the band was fitting for the 19th …
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Support Our WorkVirginia M. Rometty Receives the 2013 Global Leadership Award
AGI congratulates Virginia M. Rometty, Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, on receiving the 2013 Global Leadership Award from the American-German Institute (AGI). Each year, AGI recognizes the achievements of …
Shaping Transatlantic Solutions: Challenges of the 2012 and 2013 Elections
The U.S. elections in 2012 and the German elections in 2013 demonstrate that, despite their geographic distance, the two countries are confronted by both similar and shared problems: debt crises, …
German-American Fault Lines
Austerity versus growth is back with a vengeance. German politicians were caught completely off guard by the latest U.S. Treasury report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies. …
Fighting over Backstops: Who Should Pay for Troubled Banks?
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published it’s criteria for a comprehensive assessment of banks’ balance sheets. This move represents the opening salvo in what should be the final round …
Is Liberalism Dead?
After the Free Democratic Party (FDP) failed to enter the Bundestag, many are concluding Liberalism has come to an end. Some supporters of the Green Party and, presumably, most followers of the Left Party are already rejoicing. The joy at these parties’ campaign events after the election stemmed almost exclusively from the FDP’s even stronger failure. Are they right? Is Liberalism dead?
