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Now More Than Ever – Democratic Leaders Need to Stick Together

As global tensions rise, Germany has a crucial role in leading democratic nations toward stronger alliances. In the face of rising global authoritarianism, democratic leaders must work to strengthen their relationships, especially if, as seems likely, US leadership diminishes. Through “allyshoring” – building economic ties with like-minded nations – Germany could strengthen its economic and political influence. This would serve not only to safeguard democratic values but also to counteract the growing influence of China and Russia. 

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John Austin
Dr. Kira Vinke
Dr. Claudia Schmucker
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11:00 - 12:30 | 09 Nov 2016

Podcast: First Reactions to the 2016 US Presidential Election

Where will a Trump presidency take America and transatlantic relations?

US Ambassador to Germany John B. Emerson and German Minister of Agriculture Christian Schmidt came to the DGAP the morning after the US elections to give their first impressions of the outcome. How did Trump triumph? How will he position himself on domestic and foreign policy agendas? How will President Trump differ from Candidate Trump? The speakers were joined by Daniela Schwarzer, the new director of the DGAP's Research Institute, and Josef Braml and Henning Riecke of the USA/ transatlantic relations program.

Program Event
Diskussion
Berlin
18:30 - 20:00 | 01 Nov 2016

Which President, Which America?

What the Election Campaign Reveals About the US Political System

Jürgen Trittin, Daniela Schwarzer, James D. Bindenagel and Josef Braml offered their perspectives at a panel discussion hosted by DGAP and Inforadio (rbb).

Think Tank Event
Diskussion
Berlin

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