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Transatlantic Security and Defense: Where do we Stand?

Political Dialog Program in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and Boston, MA

In February, Roland Theis, Member of the German Bundestag, visited the United States as part of a KAS dialog program focused on the current state of transatlantic security relations. He engaged in discussions with politicians, students, and key figures from the political, defense, and economic sectors.

Maša Ocvirk
February 13, 2026
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The Legacy of the Élysée Treaty: Today’s European Unity in the Context of Transatlantic Ties

Discourse with Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes (Portugal) hosted by the KAS Office USA and the N.C. Zeitgeist Foundation

The KAS Office USA and the North Carolina Zeitgeist Foundation convened an event to look back on the diplomatic milestone of the Élysée treaty, signed in 1963 by Konrad Adenauer and Charles de Gaulle.

Sabine Murphy
February 12, 2026
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Trade and Trust: Reimagining Transatlantic Ties and Dialog

KAS USA / RGIT New Year's Reception

The future of multilateral trade and the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic business community were central themes of our New Year’s reception. The keynote speaker was Tanja Gönner, Director General of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

Dr. Hardy Ostry
January 13, 2026
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The Inflation Reduction Act

Impacts on Cleantech, Trade and Investment

The United States have seen significant developments in key cleantech sectors following the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With the expiration of some support instruments in 2025, a new chapter for cleantech trade and investment in the United States is about to begin in 2026. This event discussed potential implications for cleantech sectors in the United States and globally.

Jan Bösche
December 18, 2025
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Global Party Cooperation to Strengthen Multilateral Structures

Political Dialog Program in Washington, DC with Dr. Mark Speich

Dr. Mark Speich, Secretary General of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, visited Washington, DC, for a political dialog program. At the IDU Forum, he met with policymakers and senior party officials from center-right parties around the world to discuss today’s challenges and opportunities for cooperation. (full text in German)

Dr. Hardy Ostry
December 17, 2025
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A Special Relationship Forged in the Past, Present, and Future

Commemorating 60 Years of German-Israeli Diplomatic Relations

KAS USA and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) marked six decades of diplomatic ties between Germany and Israel—an extraordinary relationship shaped by history, responsibility, and evolving global dynamics. The event reflected on the past and explored the future of German-Israeli relations.

Dr. Hardy Ostry
December 8, 2025
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Beyond Washington: Subnational Diplomacy for a Stronger Transatlantic Future

Political Dialog Program with Prof. Dr. Günter Krings, MdB, in Houston, TX and Austin, TX

As part of the KAS program to foster subnational diplomacy for a stronger transatlantic future, Prof. Dr. Günter Krings—Member of the German Parliament and Vice Chairman of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group—visited Austin and Houston, Texas. Meetings with key stakeholders from business and politics underscored Texas’s role as a hub for investment and innovation, highlighted its deep German heritage, and explored opportunities for closer cooperation.

Maša Ocvirk
November 26, 2025
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Transatlantic Ties for a New Generation

KAS USA was at the German American Conference at Harvard

The “transatlantic relationship at a crossroads” took center stage at this year’s German American Conference at Harvard — the largest student-led conference of its kind. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung USA supported the conference and welcomed CDU Federal Board member & former Berlin Senator for Culture, Joe Chialo.

Sabine Murphy
November 20, 2025
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Baden-Württemberg in Focus – The Impact of Innovation at the Subnational Level

Political Dialogue Program in Boston and Cambridge, MA

The program brought a high-level group of political and business leaders from Baden-Württemberg to Massachusetts. Its aim was to analyze the opportunities and challenges posed by innovative technologies for regional development.

Nejra Lilić, Syreta Haggray
November 5, 2025
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The Future of Multilateralism: Power for the Few or Prosperity for All?

Networking Reception with Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Roland Koch, Chairman, Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung

How can the concept of a "Social Market Economy" help in a time of change and uncertainty? Prof. Roland Koch, the former governor of Hesse, draws on decades of leadership experience in both government and the private sector to address this question. He joined us for an engaging discussion on the future of multilateralism.

Dr. Hardy Ostry
October 23, 2025
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