News
Aspen Germany Hosts Election Night in Berlin
Together with 13 community partners, 9 supporters, and 7 media partners, Aspen Germany hosted the U.S. Election Night in Berlin on November 5-6, 2024.
Release of our 50th Anniversary Publication
Aspen Germany is delighted to announce the release of its 50th anniversary publication, Growing with Aspen: 50 Years of Dialogue, Values-Based Leadership, and Action.
Obituary for Edzard Reuter
It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear friend and former Board Member, Edzard Reuter. A great supporter of the Aspen mission, he will be greatly missed by the Aspen Germany community.
At the Aspen Institute Germany we want to promote values-based leadership, constructive dialogue, and international cooperation to tackle today‘s most pressing global challenges: geopolitical and geoeconomic conflicts, climate change, the health crisis, cyber risks, digitalization.
Events
- Workshop: #InfluencersAgainstDisinfo: Empowering Online Opinion Leaders to Enhance Democratic Resilience in the Age of Information Manipulation
- On November 14, 2024, the Aspen Institute Germany will host a digital workshop as part of the project #InfluencersAgainstDisinfo: Empowering Online Opinion Leaders to Enhance Democratic Resilience in the Age of Information Manipulation. The goal of the project is to bring together influencers and content creators from across Europe, particularly from Eastern Europe, to strengthen […]
- Nov 14, 2024
- Transatlantic Tech Policy in 2025 & Beyond: U.S. Tech Policy after the Elections and Transatlantic Cooperation
- On November 26, 2024, the Aspen Institute Germany and Telefónica Germany will host a “Digital Dish” event on “Transatlantic Tech Policy in 2025 and Beyond: U.S. Tech Policy after the Elections and Transatlantic Cooperation”. Against the backdrop of the U.S. elections, the event will shed light on what U.S. tech policy could look like starting […]
- Nov 26, 2024
- Future Cities Go Glocal: First Virtual Meeting – Introductions
- On Thursday, November 27, 2024, the Aspen Institute Germany will host the first virtual meeting of the “Future Cities Go Glocal” initiative. The project aims to promote exchange between city stakeholders from Berlin, New Delhi, Nairobi, and Mexico City to share best practices, build new networks, and develop policy recommendations for sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented […]
- Nov 27, 2024
Publications
Between Challenge and Opportunity: Transatlantic Economic Relations in Light of the U.S. Elections – A Closer Look at the TTC and its Achievements
This publication assesses the results of the TTC from 2021 to 2024. It also analyzes how the transatlantic relationship may change under a possible Harris or Trump presidency.
Recommendations for the Digital Transformation of Agriculture for the National Level and Transatlantic Cooperation
The recommendations of the U.S.-German Future Forum Agriculture on the digital transformation of agriculture for the national level and transatlantic cooperation were developed by 16 German and U.S. farmers and key stakeholders in agriculture.
Spot-On: Who will win the race for the White House?
A few days after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the USA is still in shock. Less than four months to go until Election Day. This Spot On examines the 10 factors that will influence the election. (Publication in German)
Podcasts
Folge 61: Politische Gewalt – eine wachsende Bedrohung für die Demokratie?
With Kerstin Kohlenberg, editor, Dossier section of DIE ZEIT and author of “Das Amerikanische Versprechen”, and Stefanie Bolzen, US correspondent at WELT and host of the podcast “This is America”.
Folge 60: Bilder, Narrative und Projektionsflächen im US-Wahlkampf: Die Macht des Bildes?
With Rieke Havertz, International Correspondent for ZEIT ONLINE and host of the podcast “Ok, America?” and Julius van de Laar, International Campaign and Strategy Consultant at Van de Laar Campaigning and podcast host of “Race to the White House”.
Folge 59: One the Rise? The Labor Movement in the USA
With Stephen Silvia, Professor at the American University.
Programs
Digital
The Digital Program deals with the far-reaching social transformation processes of digitalization.
Europe
The Europe programs focuses on the future of Europe with a particular focus on the Western Balkans, EU enlargement, and questions of strategic autonomy.
Leadership
The Aspen Leadership Program facilitates exchange between people in leadership positions to foster values-based leadership.
Public
The Public Program provides a forum for open and constructive dialog between decision-makers and a broader audience on a wide range of current global challenges.
Transatlantic
The Transatlantic Program facilitates an open, values-based dialogue on key challenges facing the transatlantic partnership.
About
The Aspen Institute Germany is an independent, non-partisan organization committed to promoting values-based leadership and open discourse on society, policy and global challenges.
Our Mission
The Aspen Institute Germany promotes values-based leadership, constructive dialog among conflicting parties, and Euro-Atlantic cooperation to support and enhance a strong open society.
Our history
The Aspen Institute Germany was founded in 1974 by Shepard Stone as the first Aspen Institute outside the United States. Founded in the midst of the Cold War, it promoted U.S.-German dialog with the Eastern Bloc.
Our Team
Director Dr. Stormy-Annika Mildner has led the Aspen team since January 2021. Our Transatlantic, Digital, Public and Europe Programs are being supported by a team of currently 21 staff members.
Aspen international
In addition to the founding institute in the USA, the global Aspen network includes independent institutes in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin), India (New Delhi), Italy (Rome), Japan (Tokyo), Mexico (Mexico City), New Zealand (Queenstown), Romania (Bucharest), Spain (Madrid), UK (London), and Ukraine (Kyiv).
