China: A Common Transatlantic Challenge
Late last week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a controversial speech about engagement with China in the past, present, and future – and called upon democratic and free...
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The Impact of the Proposed US Military Drawdown – for Germany and Beyond”
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced the drawdown of nearly 12,000 U.S. troops from Germany. This decision will have a significant impact on the security of Europe...
From Structural Change to COVID-19: Sustainable Strategies from Dortmund and Pittsburgh
Cities that were built on iron, steel, and coal have had to overcome deep economic challenges and structural changes in recent decades. Both Dortmund and Pittsburgh have rebuilt themselves as thriving metropolises....
Returning to the Skies? Air Travel and COVID-19
Virtually every aspect of life has changed due to the spread of COVID-19. Perhaps one of the hardest hit industries is travel. Global stay-at-home orders and travel bans have drastically...
Defense Spending, the U.S. Military Drawdown, and More: Assessing the German-American Relationship at a Critical Juncture
There are a number of important issues on the transatlantic agenda. And, yet the relevance of the partnership between the United States and Germany has been called into question in...