Imagine a transnational community, where trade, borders, religious and socio-political divide no longer direct – and undermine- global stability. The evolution of our society, one not constrained by the artificial territoriality of the nation-state, is necessary to render the refugee crisis, terrorism, and environmental collapse to mere footnotes in the history of humanity. The world […]
The backbone of the transatlantic relationship is business and trade, therefore to improve communication and engage new players, the goal must be expanding the trade relationship between the United States, Germany and the rest of Europe. However, as the stalled Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations have shown, it is crucial that cultural differences […]
Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, We are here to herald the start of a new era of US-German partnership. We have been important partners in the last 70 years and our relation is one the hand more stable than we dreamt years ago. On the other hand it is shaken through conflicts and different opinions […]
The Brussels Plan is the honest and holistic approach to induce new life and vision into the transatlantic community. First and foremost, it acknowledges the critical importance of a unified transatlantic relations: we are stronger with allies. Its name is a statement that the European ideals still have much to offer and assures us that […]
Why a joint German-American investment fund for Africa would solve several global challenges and would be a strong impulse for the German-American partnership In April 1948, three years after WWII, the US Congress adopted a law that changed the world significantly: the European Recovery Plan (ERP). The commonly name used for this plan is deduced […]
When negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership began the case for a free trade deal between the EU and the USA appeared to be clear cut. The proposed free trade agreement would have consolidated over 40% of Global GDP into a single trade block. Thereby, not only ensuring an additional economic growth of […]
U.S.-German relations have been steadfast for decades. Trade, security and democratic values have played an integral part in solidifying political friendship between the two and creating a foundation that has endured to the present day. Germany is the strongest European member of NATO and a leader within the EU. Its role in supporting African and […]
Taking Advantage of Economic and Cultural Contact Zones to Promote a Transatlantic Community In spaces of contact between the United States and Europe where transnational identities, values, and understanding mix, transatlantic issues are most relevant. After World War II, the transatlantic alliance flourished thanks in part to the Allied Forces’ occupation of Germany. Transatlantic relations […]
Not since the 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq have transatlantic relations been as strained as they are today. While some may look to blame Donald Trump’s “America first” policy as the primary cause of renewed tensions, we should not forget that there were problems under his predecessor, Barack Obama, too. The hacking of German Chancellor […]
Today’s transatlantic partnership often is reduced to security issues, institutionalized in NATO and bilateral cooperation. But it was the European Recovery Program – known as the Marshall plan – after World War II, which lay the cornerstone of this partnership. An economic program was the accelerator for the bond between North America and Europe and […]