Video Discussion with Ambassador Emily Haber and Ambassador John B. Emerson

The American Council on Germany is delighted to partner with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) to host the German Ambassador to the United States Emily Haber in conversation with ACG Chairman Ambassador John B. Emerson, Vice Chairman at Capital Group International, on Thursday, May 7, at 10 am ET. (Bios for both speakers are included below.) This webinar...

Local Impact of COVID-19 and Transportation

While ridership on public transportation has dropped dramatically across the United States during the coronavirus outbreak, millions of Americans are still riding public buses and trains, putting themselves and anyone they encounter at risk as they commute to work, go to the grocery store, or visit the doctor. At the same time, since the start...

Resilience and Adaptation: Globalization and the Corona Crisis

Resilience and Adaptation: Globalization and the Corona Crisis The current pandemic has slowed the global economy. It has exposed the interdependence inherent in global supply chains. Will things snap back when the concerns over the virus subside? Join us for a discussion with Thorsten Benner, co-founder and director of the Global Public Policy Institute, and Shannon O’Neil, the...

Global Order in Crisis Mode: Coping Strategies of the West

As part of the 2020 Virtual German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke cordially invite you to join a video discussion on: "Global Order in Crisis Mode: Coping Strategies of the West" Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time with Omid Nouripour, Foreign Policy Spokesperson of the Green Parliamentary...

Emerging from the Lockdown: How Cities are Coming Back to Life During a Pandemic

As lockdown restrictions begin the lift, cities are faced with a new set of challenges. Join us for a discussion with William Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Ullrich Sierau, Lord Mayor of Dortmund, on how their cities have coped with the pandemic – and how they are preparing for the future. This event is being held in cooperation with...