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DGAP’s program on the Americas is a knowledge hub for German politicians, businesspeople, academics, and media on social, economic, and domestic factors related to US foreign policy. We cooperate with renowned US institutions and think tanks such as Johns Hopkins University, the Harvard Kennedy School, the Atlantic Council, and the Council on Foreign Relations. Over many years, we have also built close relationships with networks and influential circles among Democrats and Republicans. Thanks to this access to powerful insiders in the US government and its collaboration with German and international partners, DGAP operates a US strategy group that enriches the transatlantic debate and is valued by a wide range of experts – from government officials to opinion leaders in industry and civil society.

Our aim is to counteract misinterpretations of how political decisions are made on both sides to reduce tensions on the transatlantic relationship. Grappling with today’s world order necessitates a comprehensive understanding of transatlantic relations that includes Latin America and Canada.

Key topics:

  • Social, economic, and domestic factors that will determine the future of US foreign policy
  • US foreign policy and economic interests
  • Involvement of Europe’s trading partners in Latin America, the US, and Canada in the geo-economic strategies and policies of Germany and Europe.
  • Strategies to maintain a rules-based world order

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Publications

Containers are pictured on board of the ‘Star’ vessel of the China Shipping Container Lines shipping company at the harbor in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

China

Transatlantic Action Plan
Torrey Taussig
Online Commentary
Thousands of protesters walk down Budapest’s famed Chain Bridge during an anti-government march in central Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.

Democracy

Transatlantic Action Plan
Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller
Online Commentary

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Events

Past events

08:00 - 16:00 | 10 Dec 2015

Afghanistan

Over a Decade of US-German Collaboration and Challenge

On December 10, 2015, AICGS hosted a day-long conference of over 100 attendees together with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, the United States Institute of Peace, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V., and Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V.

Think Tank Event
Expertenrunde
Washington
08:00 - 16:00 | 10 Dec 2015

Afghanistan

Over a Decade of US-German Collaboration and Challenge

On December 10, 2015, AICGS hosted a day-long conference of over 100 attendees together with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, the United States Institute of Peace, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V., and Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V.

Think Tank Veranstaltung
Expertenrunde
Washington
12:30 - 14:00 | 16 Nov 2015

Security Implications of the Global Energy Situation

DGAP Transatlantic Roundtable convenes in November 2015

Early in 2015 the new Lithuanian liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal “Independence” became operational, opening a new chapter in the country’s energy supply. This November’s meeting of the DGAP’s Transatlantic Roundtable discussed developments in global energy markets and their implications for energy security in the United States and Europe.

17:30 - 19:00 | 24 Jun 2015

Containing Conflict in Ukraine

Transatlantic Roundtable

Fighting in Eastern Ukraine in recent weeks has put the international spotlight back on the bloody conflict. At the same time, potential resolution to the confrontation between Russia and the West is hindered by the potential upgrade of Russian nuclear forces and the deployment of additional NATO troops in Eastern Europe. What effect will these roadblocks have on the implementation of the Minsk agreements? How can the transatlantic allies support Ukraine in its reform efforts and help safeguard its sovereignty? Will Western sanctions pressure Russia into using its leverage in the region to resolve the conflict?

Think Tank Event
Expertenrunde
Berlin

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