American Council On Germany Inc

Programs: Policy discussionsthe american council on germany (acg) is the leading u. S. -based forum forstrengthening german-american relations. It delivers a deep and nuanced understanding of why germany matters to the united states, because the only way to understand contemporary europe is to understand germany's role within europe and around the world. And, the only way to understand contemporary germany is to put it in a european context. The acg examines german-american relations on three levels: the bilateral relationship, the ties between europe and the united states, and how the transatlantic partnership can meet global challenges. In addition to german and u. S. Domestic politics and u. S. And european foreign policy, the acg covers a wide swath of economic, political, and social issues of common concern on both sides of the atlantic. By examining the issues facing europe and the united states, the acg is able to provide insights and analysis of policy choices on both sides of the atlantic. Through a range of events and activities in new york city and at its eric m. Warburg chapters across the country, the acg provides businesspeople, policymakers, journalists, academics, and tomorrow's leaders with insights into german and european affairs. The acg hosts between 40 and 50 events in new york each year featuring prominent government officials, analysts, and other influential figures in larger, lecture-style events as well as smaller, high-level briefings. The acg co-sponsors a regular series on the transatlantic global agenda and offers a political salon series of events tailored to the interests of younger and mid-career professionals. In addition, the council hosts special lectures as part of its mccloy lecture series, arthur f. Burns memorial lecture, and the garrick utley lecture series on global media issues. In 1992, the acg launched its national outreach through a network of eric m. Warburg chapters. There are now chapters in 21 cities: atlanta, boca raton, boston, charlotte, chicago, dallas, denver, indianapolis, madison, minneapolis/st. Paul, nashville, philadelphia, phoenix, pittsburgh, st. Louis, san diego, san francisco, seattle, and greater washington dc. Through its chapters the acg encourages discussion and the exchange of ideas concerning germany and european affairs in communities across the country. The acg has made a concerted effort to engage students and faculty at local high schools and universities in many chapter cities. Government officials, politicians, business leaders, journalists, academics, and policy analysts have been among those to speak at chapter events.

young leaders conferencesthe american council on germany reaches out to the next generation of decision-makers and opinion leaders from academia, business, government, media, and the non-profit sector by organizing conferences to familiarize them with key transatlantic issues. These conferences also enable these representatives from the successor generation to establish a network of contacts at home and on the other side of the atlantic. The main goals of the acgs young leaders programs are to provide a forum for bright, informed, and sophisticated young professionals to discuss major issues in an informal setting; to encourage participants to deal frankly with the issues on their own terms, and to explore and debate their differences and common interests; and, to create an enduring community of leaders who are engaged and committed to strengthening the transatlantic partnership. The annual week-long american-german young leaders conferences bring together up to 50 germans and americans. The relationships formed during the young leaders brief time together serve as a valuable investment in the transatlantic relationship. Alumni have gone on to become high-ranking members of the u. S. And german governments; congress and the bundestag; the european parliament; local city governments; military leaders; and editorial writers. The acg continues to remain in touch with the alumni from its young leaders programs by offering substantive events and networking opportunities.

fellowships and leadership missionssince 1976, the acg has given more than 1,100 american and german journalists, scholars, and other mid-career professionals in a variety of fields the opportunity to travel across the atlantic and broaden their personal and professional horizons under the auspices of its fellowship programs. Today, the acg offers both fellowships and leadership missions to enable professionals to conduct independent research, explore best practices, and build their professional networks. Participants in these hands-on and experiential programs gain a deeper understanding of how issues are approached on the other side of the atlantic and forge lasting connections with their transatlantic counterparts and fellowship alumni. The acg offers mccloy fellowship on global trends to help practitioners on both sides of the atlantic come to terms with common challenges. Mccloy fellowships are available to individuals from nonprofits, think tanks, law, journalism, the public sector, and cultural organizations in relatively early stages of their careers. The anna-maria and stephen m. Kellen fellowships allow berlin-based journalists to conduct research in the united states. The acg also supports the work of promising american scholars who are studying important elements of the transatlantic relationship from both historical and contemporary standpoints through the dr. Guido goldman fellowship for the study of german and european economic and international affairs and the dr. Richard m. Hunt fellowship for the study of german politics, society, and culture. The fellowships also represent a long-lasting investment in the future of the transatlantic relationship. For more than 30 years, the american council on germany has arranged in-depth fact-finding trips for practitioners and experts to travel across the atlantic to meet with their professional counterparts and exchange best practices. Through study tours and leadership missions, the acg has given groups of professionals the opportunity to engage in dialogue with officials, business leaders, journalists, and other experts to gain a better understanding of the political, economic, social, and environmental landscape on either side of the atlantic. Launched in 2016, the acgs current leadership missions focus on urban affairs and sustainability as well as agriculture and food security.