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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 4h ago

"Economists need to be more cognizant of the role of national security; it's not just about efficiency. But the national security types need to understand that there are trade-offs involved and economic tools they can use." More from the Zeitgeist podcast: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...

Episode 152: How to Win a Trade War

The global economic landscape is contested between China and the United States, with America’s partners such as Europe also playing important roles. China has pursued policies of one-way…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · yesterday

Work with us! AGI is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage events, assist in the coordination of AGI grants, coordinate the AGI Internship Program, and contribute research support in AGI’s three program areas: americangerman.institute/job/program-...

Program Coordinator

AGI is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage its events, conferences, seminars, exchanges, and meetings that take place in Germany and the United States, including the annual Global Leadership…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 2d ago

AGI is pleased to welcome Simon Morris-Lange as a DAAD/AGI Research Fellow. At AGI, he will examine the political appeal of nostalgia-based narratives and tactics:

Simon Morris-Lange, DAAD/AGI Research Fellow

AGI is pleased to welcome Simon Morris-Lange as a DAAD/AGI Research Fellow in August and September 2026. Dr. Simon Morris-Lange is Head of Research at Allianz Foundation in Berlin, where …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 5d ago

After visits to the White House by Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky this week, AGI President @jeffrathke.bsky.social joined @ronzheimer.bsky.social to discuss President Trump's foreign policy approach in the Middle East and Ukraine:

Trumps Plan für den Iran, Ukraine & Putin. Mit Jeff Rathke

Donald Trump trifft Benjamin Netanjahu und Wolodymyr Selenskyj in Washington – doch welche Strategie verfolgt der US-Präsident im Nahen Osten und im Ukraine-Krieg wirklich? Paul Ronzheimer spricht…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 6d ago

Conservative leader Jens Spahn resigned after he revealed he had a child through surrogacy abroad despite Germany’s domestic prohibition. Jack Fornasiero examines how Germany's public and parties view this highly sensitive social issue:

Reopening Germany’s Surrogacy Debate

A recent public revelation about a member of the Christian Democratic Party’s (CDU) leadership having a child through surrogacy unleashed a political storm in the party and has dramatically…

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Chad P. Bown @chadpbown.com · 7d ago

HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR - thanks for the invitation, AGI!

American-German Institute@amgerinst.bsky.social · last wk.

How can the US and its partners rebalance asymmetries as China has pursues policies of one-way dependencies? In a new podcast episode, @chadpbown.com discusses his book, How to Win a Trade War, and paths forward for the transatlantic economic partners:

American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last wk.

Episode 152: How to Win a Trade War

The global economic landscape is contested between China and the United States, with America’s partners such as Europe also playing important roles. China has pursued policies of one-way…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last wk.

"In much of eastern Germany, Jewish life does not reappear on its own or through remembrance programs alone. It returns when individuals take personal responsibility for reviving it."

Looking for Germany’s Future in the Former East

A Week in Saxony On a warm Friday evening in late June, nearly 140 people gathered inside the former synagogue in Görlitz, Germany’s easternmost city. They had come from the …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

Applications Due August 1! Spend up to 6 months researching critical issues in transatlantic relations in Washington with a DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship:

DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship Program

The DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship Program, funded by a generous grant from the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), is designed to bring scholars and specialists working on key issues of…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 2w ago

German voters, especially in the east, are experiencing economic anxiety and political frustration. But after a week in Saxony, Tim Eydelnant also witnessed a region working to build community and sustain civic life:

Looking for Germany’s Future in the Former East

A Week in Saxony On a warm Friday evening in late June, nearly 140 people gathered inside the former synagogue in Görlitz, Germany’s easternmost city. They had come from the …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 2w ago

The "amazing cosmopolitan feast" of the World Cup is over, but how will its impact be felt in the US and Germany? Our latest podcast episode covers how soccer influences individuals, society, and politics:

Episode 151: Soccer and Society

The 2026 World Cup has been bigger than ever before; an expanded tournament of forty-eight teams has brought record-breaking audiences. On this episode of The Zeitgeist, Andrei Markovits discusses…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the US have fought for rights, built civil society structures, and influenced culture, business, and politics. To understand how these movements have intertwined and learned from each other, read AGI's latest publication:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

AGI was pleased to host @felixbanaszak.bsky.social for a dinner and discussion on the future of transatlantic cooperation, Germany's evolving leadership role, and the shifts in political culture shaping dynamics in Germany and the United States.

American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

As you wait to watch today's World Cup semifinal, listen to the latest episode of The Zeitgeist podcast, examining soccer culture in the United States and Germany and its intersection with politics, society, and identity:

Episode 151: Soccer and Society

The 2026 World Cup has been bigger than ever before; an expanded tournament of forty-eight teams has brought record-breaking audiences. On this episode of The Zeitgeist, Andrei Markovits discusses…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

Applications Due August 1! Spend up to 6 months researching critical issues in transatlantic relations in Washington with a DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship:

DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship Program

The DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship Program, funded by a generous grant from the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), is designed to bring scholars and specialists working on key issues of…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 3w ago

Companies who invest in diversity have been shown to increase profits and stock price. Jack Fornasiero examines how the LGBTQ+ community participates in and contributes to transatlantic economies:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 4w ago

The US and Germany have been at the forefront of inclusion and support of queer communities, but 2025 has seen changes in public attitudes and funding trends. Susanne Dieper investigates this evolving landscape and how LGBTQ organizations are adjusting:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 4w ago

Far-right talking points begin online and become policy. Mieko Kuramoto and Christoph Mayer examine how online queerphobia is mobilized on both sides of the Atlantic:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 4w ago

Lawmakers have considered and debated pursing a ban against the far-right Alternative for Germany. Halle Foundation/AGI Intern Jake Gamble examines how the party ban works in Germany and its potential implications:

Militant Democracy

The Party Banning Process in Germany The prospect of banning Germany’s premier right-wing populist party, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), now classified as a suspected extremist party, is a…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · 4w ago

Every week, our interns compile the top news stories in German-American relations. Now, we're sharing them with you. Check out our new weekly media report on YouTube:

June 29-July 6 Media Report

In a new series, AGI/Halle Foundation Interns share the news in German-American relations. William Wolgemuth reports the top transatlantic stories from June 29-July 6.

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

Drag is performance and art, but the cultural phenomenon is also political for the LGBTQ+ community. Jasmin Gräwel explores how drag has been used as a form of political expression on both sides of the Atlantic:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

Joshua Acevedo and Julian Urban examine the ways different political systems impact how LGBTQ+ rights are obtained and preserved #agiLGBTQexchange

The Effects of Majoritarian vs. Non-Majoritarian Political Systems on the Queer Community

The United States and Germany have constructed their democratic political systems in distinct ways. These frameworks can pose particular challenges to achieving progress in the fight for LGBTQ+…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

AGI and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung held the 6th Transatlantic Trade Week examining the balance between a rules-based trading system & econ security. Watch the webinar covering national sovereignty & interdependence in the transatlantic tech stack: americangerman.institute/events/2026/...

American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

"As Germany has lost faith in the reliability of the United States as a security partner and provider of key weaponry, Berlin increasingly believes Ukraine can help enable Europe to defend itself." Read more from Phyllis Berry: americangerman.institute/2026/07/germ...

Germany’s Changed View of Ukraine Driving Closer Military Cooperation

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself and innovate on the battlefield, and U.S. unreliability if not outright hostility toward Germany have transformed Berlin’s v...

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

How do the United States and Germany differ in how they fund and, in turn, signal value for queer organizations? Listen to the latest #agiLGBTQexchange episode of The Zeitgeist podcast: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...

Episode 150: Valuing Civil Society Organizations

Civil society organizations are funded differently in the United States and Germany, and LGBTQ+ organizations must take different approaches when seeking financial support from the public and private ...

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

“In global LGBTQ+ healthcare history, 🇩🇪 & 🇺🇸 play outsized roles as centers of scientific & medical innovation & expertise, as well as where queer & trans ‘patients’ have long organized in resistance to that authority.” Read more from Samantha Rosenthal:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

The EU Commission is proposing a new spending philosophy for the EU budget, but member state divisions could lead to a modest and traditional MFF. Alex Privitera writes that such a result would limit the EU's ability to act as an effective global player:

The Fight over the Next EU Budget

Negotiations over the next European budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), have exposed deep divisions among member states. So-called ‘frugal countries,’ led by Germany, Austria,…

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

LGBTQ+ movements in Germany and the US have influenced each other, from activist orgs in the early 20th century to the Stonewall riots to marriage equality. In "Heated Relations," Eric Langenbacher explores how the transatlantic movements are intertwined: americangerman.institute/publication/...

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

A new publication explores transatlantic history of LGBTQ+ movements across the Atlantic; the intersection of politics, culture, public opinion, and healthcare in advancing rights; and the community's funding and economic landscape. Read Heated Relations:

Heated Relations

The Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community in Germany and the United States For over a century, LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have fought for …

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American-German Institute @amgerinst.bsky.social · last mo.

Transatlantic Trade Week is back! On July 1, join AGI and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung USA for an online session examining the balance between national sovereignty and interdependence in the transatlantic tech stack:

Transatlantic Trade Week

Transatlantic Technology and Trade: Sovereignty or Interdependence? Welcome: Hardy Ostry, Executive Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung USA Jeff Rathke, President, AGI Panelists: Ansgar Baums, Ansgar…

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