Virtual Discussions

As the conflict in Syria was intensifying, millions of Syrians sought to escape the danger any way possible – mostly on foot. For many, Germany was the ideal destination. After visiting a refugee camp in Dresden, on August 31, 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel said “Wir schaffen das” – or “We can manage this” – referring...

Identity politics has long been thought to help members of disenfranchised communities create a voice for themselves. However, in recent years, identity politics has led to increased polarization between the left and the right, creating a rise of populism in the United States and Europe. Now in 2020, the call for social justice and racial equality...

The ACG's Young Leaders Program and Council on Foreign Relations' Stephen M. Kellen Term Membership Program will host a discussion on Europe and the United States: An Enduring Partnership? with Manuel Bewarder, Journalist, Welt and Welt am Sonntag and 2018 ACG Young Leader; Tara Hariharan, Director of Global Macro Research, NWI Management LP, CFR Term Member,...

Predicting the future is difficult under any circumstance – but it is especially hard during a period of unprecedented uncertainty. One thing is certain: The coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of billions of people all over the globe. But, what are the lasting changes? What will our communities look like after the pandemic? Are...