North America
The North America Regional Office in Washington, D.C. is composed of two pillar programs. The Transatlantic Dialogue Program fosters political dialogue among political, business, scientific and cultural multipliers from the US, Canada and Germany and develops innovative liberal approaches and solutions to transatlantic issues. The World Order and Globalization Hub fosters dialogue among political, business and scientific multipliers by encouraging increased mutual understanding within the global economic landscape. Both initiatives seek to facilitate a transfer of knowledge among experts in order to make a worldwide contribution to social and economic progress.
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The Economic Power of AI: Balancing Regulation and Innovation
From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, experts converge: AI will transform our world, yet "I don't know" echoes as the most frequent response. This report unveils the profound ambiguity at the heart of AI development, exploring everything from escalating energy demands to the stark realities of Trump's AI policy and looming ethical minefields. Can we navigate a future where even the most informed minds grapple with the unknown, and can bipartisan consensus emerge amidst this uncertainty? The stakes are high, and definitive answers remain elusive.
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Future of Energy Transition and Security
The World Order and Globalization Hub welcomed its final delegation of the year in December, consisting of eight experts in the energy sector, with their collective expertise focusing on energy security and energy policy. The delegation comprised of participants representing Chile, Czechia, Romania, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. The delegates included Members of Parliament, Policy Advisors, Engineers, Economists, and Entrepreneurs.
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The Impact of US and China Green Protectionism on Global South Countries.
In collaboration with the Global South in the World Order Project of the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, the think tank produced a detailed policy paper on the topic "Great Power Competition and Green Protectionism: The Impact of the US-China Trade War on Global South Countries." Following the publication of this paper, we had the opportunity to further explore the topic in a virtual roundtable discussion. The discussion included experts in international trade, just transition, and sustainable development, who contributed valuable insights and perspectives on the issue.
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Dreimal Rot für Amerika
Die Wahlergebnisse in den USA haben massive Auswirkungen auf das Land und die ganze Welt. In seiner zweiten Amtszeit ist Donald Trump ein machtvollerer Präsident als in der ersten. Wie er die Machtfülle nutzt, ist – wie Trump selbst – unberechenbar.
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2024 Harvard German-American Conference
Between November 15th and 17th of 2024, the German-American Conference at Harvard University celebrated its 16th iteration to discuss the most important topics of the day in transatlantic affairs. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s North America Office acted as a conference sponsor and hosted Dr. Werner Hoyer, President of the Institute for European Policies and former President of the European Investment Bank, who took part as a panelist.
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A Strategy Roadmap for German-US Relations After 2024
The relationship between Germany and the United States is one of the most significant to have emerged out of the post-war order. Against this backdrop, the Trump administration’s approach to transatlantic relations came as a shock to many on the German side. But Donald Trump’s criticisms of the transatlantic partnership were not a unique product of idiosyncratic personal views; they represented an extension of an increasingly significant line of thought in American politics, now not uncommon among Republicans nor Democrats.
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Campaigning, Elections, and Voting: a Plethora of Policies
The Washington Office hosted a distinguished delegation of campaign experts in September. While discussions centered heavily on the Harris v. Trump debate and speculations on the outcome in November, key policies related to campaigning also shaped conversations of the week. Notable topics and policies the group touched upon were: voter registration, mail-in ballot policies, voter ID laws, early voting, campaign finance regulation, and the role of the Electoral College.
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Transatlantic Relations Under the New European Commission
In November 2024, the United States elected a new president and the European Union confirmed its new Commission. With an ongoing war in Europe and rising systemic competition, the 2024–2029 Commission begins its work against a backdrop of pressing geopolitical and economic challenges.
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U.S. Election 2024: FDP Study Tour
Between September 28th and October 5th of 2024, 11 state executive directors of the German Free Democratic Party (FDP) travelled to Washington, DC, and Harrisburg, Philadelphia, to gain first-hand insights into political campaigning in the United States.
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Study Tour: Campaigning for Democracy
The World Order and Globalization Hub welcomed its twenty-second delegation in September, consisting of nine professionals in politics. The delegation comprised of participants representing Chile, Costa Rica, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, India, Lebanon, Slovakia, and Thailand. The delegates included Chiefs of Staff, Advisors, Party Leaders, Campaign Managers, Communications Experts, and Elected Officials. The eight-day study tour focused on campaigning and elections in the context of democracy, and took place in Washington, D.C., Lansing, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan.
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Not Braindead, but Necessary - Clear Majorities for NATO, Nuanced Perception of Security Threats
With the start of the NATO summit on July 9, the 75th anniversary of the alliance is coming into focus. A new survey by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, conducted by the polling institute dimap, shows clear majorities in favor of the transatlantic military alliance in the USA and Germany. The survey also reveals differentiated views on threat perception and the future of the alliance.
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The Trump – Biden Rematch: What the Presidential Debate means for the Race to the White House
In the first of the scheduled debates between the Democratic and Republican frontrunners, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy were the core issues. Mr. Biden’s age was on clear display; so was Mr. Trump’s pugnaciousness, if more restrained than usual. The question on everyone’s mind: was this a wise choice for the sitting president?
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A New Age of Women in Politics Policy Takeaways
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Washington, D.C. office hosted a distinguished international delegation of twelve female professionals working in politics, from May 4th – May 11th, 2024 in Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado. The delegation met with experts across various political women’s institutions, non-profit organizations, political NGOs, legislative offices and more specifically with The World Bank Group, researchers, journalists, and academics.
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Study Tour: A New Age of Women in Politics
The World Order and Globalization Hub welcomed its twenty-first delegation in May, consisting of twelve female professionals engaged in the political sphere. In that time, the participants met with a wide variety of professionals: ranging from political NGOs, non-partisan non-profit organizations, academics, political women’s institutions, policy advisors, The World Bank Group, legislative offices, journalists, and researchers.
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USA and Germany – unfriendly Friends in Trade?
In April our US delegation of political experts in trade from Congress, business and think tanks visited Hamburg and Berlin. The search for common grounds was easy to recognize on the strategic level: China´s hegemonial aspirations and the aggression from Putin´s Russia need a clear answers from the west. The threats and challenges from China and Russia demand an even closer transatlantic cooperation, politically and economically.
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From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, experts converge: Ai will transform our world, yet “I don’t know” echoes as the most frequent response. Read our new report on the Study Tour on our website! #ai #future #innovation
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Our World Order and Globalization Hub invited 7 professionals from all over the world to discuss the economic power of AI in Washington DC and San Francisco. While in Washington our delegation met with Tanja Das, Director of AI and Energy Technology Policy and Sarah Turyahikayo, Senior Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center. #ai #bipartisanpolicycenter #Washington
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Yesterday we hosted a get-together for our guests to discuss the transatlantic relationship and the economic power of Ai with our study tour delegation. #americangermaninstitute #sandraweeser #ai #doylebardc
