The Atlantic Action Plan is based on the results that have been developed by the fellows of the first and second Atlantic Expedition between December 2016 and November 2017. It will be presented to various transatlantic stakeholders by 15 representatives of each Expedition during the Atlantic Basecamp in Berlin from 8-13 April 2018. I. INTRODUCTION […]
From 8-13 April 2018, thirty fellows from the first and the second Atlantic Expedition will convene in Berlin to present their jointly developed Atlantic Action Plan to numerous transatlantic stakeholders. The Atlantic Basecamp will kick-off with a reception and program introduction in the evening of April 8, followed by an internal workshop on Monday, April […]
The German-American relationship has a long history and a very rich tradition. Oftentimes unknown and maybe also sometimes willingly unknown, immigrants of German descent compose the largest European immigrant group in the United States. However, in recent times this relationship which can also be included in the transatlantic partnership has shown some fissures which need […]
While many older Americans and Germans retain fond memories of the Marshall Plan, which helped turn the former foes into allies and partners, the value of transatlantic relations is no longer as obvious to younger generations in both countries. Given the value of the partnership to address transnational challenges and maintain the rule-based international order […]
Discussion with students of the Helmut Schmidt University (HSU). Fellows present Memo from the Defense and the Big Picture working groups. Six officer cadets accompanied by Captain Klasing explained their military opportunities, the path to becoming an officer and the fundamental idea of education of German officers. An officer cadet has to achieve a degree […]
While many older Americans and Germans retain fond memories of the Marshall Plan, which helped turn the former foes into allies and partners, the value of transatlantic relations is no longer as obvious to younger generations in both countries. In light of shifts on the world stage, namely the Trump Presidency and the proliferation of […]
Reading recommendations on a range of transatlantic issues discussed in the first Atlantic Expeditions working groups and as background information for applications for the second Atlantic Expedition. Check-out our Resources page for more introductory articles. News Economics Minister Threatens to Play U.S. Governors Against Trump Dana Heide, Handelsblatt, February 9, 2017 Link Merkel Anticipates Frosty […]
While many older Americans and Germans have memories of World War II and the Marshall Plan which helped turn the two countries into allies and partners, the value of transatlantic relations is not as obvious to younger generations any longer. In view of the shifts on the world stage but also of Donald J. Trump’s […]
There are many things that could be said about the current state of transatlantic relations. While there are certainly many hot topics warranting dissection and analysis, I feel that the status quo at the moment can be summed up in one word: complacency. We have become somewhat smug when it comes to our transatlantic relationship. […]
For many years, the European Union and the United States have been leaders among the nations. Now, as we face times presenting old and new challenges that press our tolerance and seemingly diverge our similar perspectives, it is more critical than ever that these two powers show that they are still capable of this leadership […]