Now More Than Ever People unite for a cause. In 2004 when a tsunami hit southeast Asia, people came together, donating unprecedented amounts of money to support first aid and humanitarian work. When terrorists attacked the office of Charlie Hebdo, murdering several journalists, people across the world came together to demonstrate solidarity. Meeting the 2-degree […]
Young people represent an important stakeholder group in the Transatlantic Relationship. The issues relevant to young people (aged 18-29) tend to be increasingly global and diverse, ranging from online privacy to climate change. Addressing these challenges requires greater cooperation between institutions on both sides of the Atlantic. Democracies run from the bottom up. They require […]
Status Quo The major expression of the transatlantic relations was over 70 years ago when the US helped the German society on its own feet again. Since then, those actions have built the new foundation of the strong ties between the nations. There were several events were prominent figures in history revitalized the US-German relations […]
Dear fellow Parliamentarians, The transatlantic partnership has been a cornerstone of US and of German foreign policy since World War Two. It has secured and expanded both nations’ prosperity and has been a driving force behind the worldwide advancement of the principles both nations hold so highly: peace, stability and security, democracy, the rule of […]
Transatlantic relations face difficult times these days. Although they are part of the daily political landscape in the US and Europe, the civil society tends to disregard them as an abstract phenomenon that cannot be influenced. This article follows the purpose of finding a new approach to foster a more political transatlantic civil society; focusing […]
In order to create a brace for the liberal world order, stopgap for democracy, and a dam to stop the swell of left and right wing extremism and populism, transatlantic partnerships must focus on creating ties between the civil societies of the United States and Germany. While it is important to modernize the relationship and […]
Now more than ever, it has become evident that the transatlantic relations must not be taken for granted. Since the new U.S. president has taken office, unpredictability and unsteadiness has been the new policy strategy of the United States. At the same time, the European countries are still in crisis mode and are more concerned […]
Entrepreneurial thinking, flexibility, and readiness for change are essential to meet the digital transformation. Yet, how can we become leaders of the digital transformation? Mindfulness meditation has scientifically shown to produce new brain cells. Essentially, mindfulness can help to create openness and flexibility. What if we used the power of mindfulness to get to the […]
The actual situation within the European Union can be described as one of the most challenging within the last decade. The Brexit – negotiations and the Greek debt crisis will have to be solved without damaging the overall European idea. Nonetheless the French elections displayed that the idea to unite all Europeans and benefit from […]
As the mid-point of 2017 approaches, shifts in the international landscape illuminate the importance of globalization and interdependency. It is no secret: For better or worse, our world is becoming more connected. As such, it is essential for two international powerhouses, the United States and Germany, to strengthen their transatlantic relationship. Both nations shoulder the […]