The Global Semiconductor Shortage: A Challenge and an Opportunity

We are experiencing a global shortage in the supply of semiconductors – the microchips at the heart of countless products in today’s economy. From personal computers and cars to washing machines and even toasters, microchips are in great demand. As companies prepare to take on their suppliers in Asia, governments in the United States and...

Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in Berlin?

Each week, the ACG hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse in Berlin. Join us on Monday, June 21 at 9:00 am ET for a discussion with Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, Special Correspondent for NPR.Special correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson is based in Berlin. Her reports can...

Assessing the Rural-Urban Divide and Infrastructure

While many metropolitan cities surge forward, rural areas and many low-income urban areas continue to be hurt by demographic decline, loss of manufacturing jobs, rising poverty and lack of investment, and poor infrastructure – both in terms of traditional infrastructure related to buildings, water systems and transportation as well as broadband internet connectivity. Failing to...

Strengthening Democracies in the Digital Age

Technological cooperation is one of the key topics of the transatlantic agenda. The capacity of nations to innovate and regulate will impact their future relevancy. Beyond setting incentives to enhance innovation, regulation and setting standards are at the forefront of the geopolitical dimension of tech policy. On June 24 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Pacific...

Fireside Chat with Victoria Nuland Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Although strained at times, the transatlantic alliance has remained indispensable. President Biden’s recent trip to Europe for G7, NATO, and U.S.-EU Summits has served as an opportunity for the United States to reengage with its allies. As we reflect on these meetings and think about the common challenges ahead, what are the priorities for U.S....