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„Partners in Leadership“ – Das deutsch-amerikanische Verhältnis unter Helmut Kohl
KAS USA Event and Happy Hour
German reunification, achieved 35 years ago, would not have been possible without the support of the United States. A key foundation for this historic moment was the relationship of trust between Chancellor Helmut Kohl and U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. We revisit the pivotal years of 1989 and 1990 to examine transatlantic relations during the Kohl era, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of his leadership.
The Implications of New German and EU Policies for the Transatlantic Trade Relationship
Transatlantic Trade Week 2025
This online event will focus on the evolution of German and EU trade, fiscal, defense, and industrial policies and their implications for the United States and the global economy. Among the issues that will be addressed are the importance of economic security vs. free trade in German and EU trade policy, the ramifications of the Draghi and Letta Reports for the EU as a geoeconomic actor, and the transatlantic and global economic consequences of the new German debt rules.
AI x Biotech: Its Cybersecurity Implications
Publication Launch: Cybersecurity Implications of the Convergence between AI and Biotechnology
The convergence of AI and biotechnology is unlocking life-saving medical innovations. However, it is also opening doors to a new class of cyber threats, including targeted data breaches, adversarial AI, and the manipulation of biomedical research. We asked Eleonore Pauwels, a senior fellow with the Global Center on Cooperative Security, to analyze these threats and possible solutions to cyber-protect the bioeconomy. Join us to discuss the study's results with the author and a panel of distinguished experts.
Evolving International Financial Institutions for Global Development and Multilateralism
Workshop at KAS Office USA with Members of Multilateral Organizations
The KAS offices in Washington, DC and New York collaborated to bring together experts from multilateral organizations, the private sector, and think tanks to discuss International Financial Institutions (IFIs) 80 years after the establishment of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
After the German Election: Results, Reasons and Ramifications
KAS USA Online Event
Snap Elections in Germany: After the collapse of the traffic light coalition, German voters decided on a new Bundestag. What will the possible majorities look like, and who will be Germany’s next chancellor?
New Impetus for European – U.S. Relations
Reception with President Roberta Metsola and Members of the European Parliament
Members of the European Parliament and U.S. experts in transatlantic relations met at the KAS Office USA to discuss the future of the partnership. The parliamentarians are members of the academy of the EPP group, the delegation was let by MEP François-Xavier Bellamy. The guest of honor was Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. Key topics included trade agreements, defense strategies, and the situation in Ukraine.
Her Leadership Matters: Transforming Politics for a Better Future
KAS USA / IWDU Panel Discussion
This event brought together women leaders from around the globe to discuss and strategize on the pivotal role of women in shaping international politics. The panelists from Argentina, Iraq, Ukraine, and the U.S. explored innovative approaches to overcoming gender barriers and empowering women to take on leadership roles in different regions of the world. This panel discussion was a side event of the IDU Forum in Washington, DC.
Young Foreign Policy Experts Explore New Perspectives in American Foreign Policy
Dialog Program in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL
About 20 members of the Working Group of Young Foreign Policy Experts visited Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL, to discuss future transatlantic cooperation after the elections with American experts. Their discussion partners included representatives from think tanks, international organizations, and political interest groups. The Working Group of Young Foreign Policy Experts was initiated in 2001 by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung to bring together younger individuals interested and experienced in foreign policy.
Post-Election: Exploring Pathways for Future Cooperation
Dialog Program in Cambridge, MA, and Washington, DC
In November, Members of the German Bundestag Roderich Kiesewetter and Prof. Dr. Günter Krings visited the United States to gauge the political climate post-election and explore pathways to continue transatlantic cooperation. In Cambridge, MA, they participated in the "German American Conference" at the Harvard Kennedy School, the largest student-led conference on transatlantic relations in the United States. In Washington, DC, they met with numerous stakeholders for a comprehensive exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Election Reporting in the Transatlantic Context
Young German Journalists visit KAS USA
Eighteen students of the Cologne based RTL School of Journalism visited Washington, DC to learn about politics and media in the United States. In the office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, they learned about the transatlantic work of KAS and had the unique opportunity to sit down with veteran German correspondents for an insightful session on the intricacies of reporting and the challenges to foreign media during this pivotal election year.
