US tariffs: It’s time to find a path forward
Economy & Innovation

US tariffs: It’s time to find a path forward

The path to re-establishing a multilateral system of rules that includes the United States is to re-examine where the current rules have fallen short, writes trade expert Dan Mullaney.
“Those who avoid risk miss opportunities”
Economy & Innovation

“Those who avoid risk miss opportunities”

Germany needs to be more willing to take risks, reduce bureaucracy, and strategically diversify its supply chains, writes Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche in her essay.
“I have enormous regard for Atlantik-Brücke”
Society & Democracy

“I have enormous regard for Atlantik-Brücke”

Phil Murphy, former US Ambassador to Germany, on the importance of subnational actors, innovation on both sides of the pond and how to push back against ICE.
“The U.S. positions on Russia Are Not Compatible With Our Own Security Interests”
Security & Geopolitics

“The U.S. positions on Russia Are Not Compatible With Our Own Security”

MP Norbert Röttgen calls for Europe to urge the United States to comply with international law.
„Strategic decoupling would be damaging for Europe“
Security & Geopolitics

„Strategic decoupling would be damaging for Europe“

Transatlantic Coordinator Metin Hakverdi continues to see the United States as Europe’s partner – he sees it as in the continent's own interest.
Shaken but Not Deterred: Why I Still Have Hope for International Development After 2025
Security & Geopolitics

Shaken but Not Deterred

USAID, the world's largest foreign aid agency, was abolished by the Trump administration in July 2025. Tessa Coggio reflects on this process as well as on its long-term implications.
Defense, Debt, Draghi
European Initiative

Defense, Debt, Draghi

The Atlantik-Brücke's first delegation trip to Paris made clear that Germany and France share at least one major challenge: to swiftly invest in defense and organize joint procurement amid fiscal constraints.
“Democracy is fighting for survival”
Security & Geopolitics

“Democracy is fighting for survival”

Our world order is facing profound upheaval. Democracy, peace, and the rule of law are under threat in many places, warns journalist and human rights activist Düzen Tekkal.

EVENTS

09.03. - 10.03.
Delegation Trip to Warsaw
Warsaw

 

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