Society & Democracy
Polarization, disinformation, eroding trust in institutions: democracies on both sides of the Atlantic face strikingly similar pressures – and have much to learn from one another. We foster the exchange about what holds our societies together: debates, encounters and perspectives from Germany, Europe and North America.
13.07.2026
“Multicultural Germany is not a proposal”
Anas El Yousfi reflects on Germany as a multicultural society and the gap between this lived reality and political debates surrounding migration and integration.
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28.05.2026
„This World Cup will take us to new heights“
Phil Murphy was instrumental in presenting the World Cup prominently in the greater region of New York. He is optimistic that the tournament will be a success story.
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27.05.2026
„There is already a Hype in Canada about the World Cup“
In an interview with the Canadian Ambassador, Vera Alexander, we spoke about sports diplomacy as well as the mood in Canada ahead of the World Cup.
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27.05.2026
“The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase Méxiko”
In a short interview, Ambassador Francisco José Quiroga Fernández tells us what Mexico hopes to gain from the World Cup.
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05.02.2026
“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.
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19.01.2026
Shaken but Not Deterred: Why I Still Have Hope for International Development After 2025
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.
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15.12.2025
“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.
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19.11.2025
A Transatlantic Life
He was a Jew, a banker, an intelligence officer in the US Army and a transatlantic bridge-builder: The biography 'A Transatlantic Life' tells the story of the founder of the Atlantik-Brücke.
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06.10.2025
„A Reorientation of the Partnership on an Equal Footing“
Şirin Tiryaki und Mateo Blazevic share their impressions from this year's New Bridge to the US journey.
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18.09.2025
Book Burning and Freedom to Read: Transatlantic Connections
Amy Brownlee reflects on the importance of intellectual freedom and shares her insights from her engagement with Germany’s history.
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