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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss Germany's role in international politics at this year's Adenauer Conference. Join us! Stream starts on May 6 at 8 am EDT. https://youtube.com/live/W54cOabPkq4?feature=share

Students of the University of Liechtenstein visited KAS. Discussions involved the future of trade and the effects of the Iran war on the economy. Thanks for coming!

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"Deterrence has traditionally been measured in terms of forward presence, readiness, and technological dominance. These remain essential. But they are no longer sufficient," writes David Cattler with Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).

New Ways to Win Wars — Proposals for the West For decades, Western defense strategy assumed that technological superiority ensured victory. That assumption proves false in modern conflict.

Lively discussion on German foreign policy: Thank you, Jürgen Hardt, foreign policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group and members of The Alexander Hamilton Society !

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"The 'US innovates, Europe regulates' stereotype oversimplifies the transatlantic AI picture, giving the impression of a lack of shared priorities," write Julia Tréhu and Adrienne Goldstein with The German Marshall Fund of the United States.

Beyond "US Innovates, Europe Regulates" Breadcrumb Home Press Beyond "US Innovates, Europe Regulates" Insights Beyond "US Innovates, Europe Regulates" Lessons and recommendations from a Transatlantic AI Exchange March 30, 2026 by Julia Tréhu Adrienne Goldstein 11 min read Share Artificial Intelligence Technology and Innovation Transatlan...

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"Allies and partners across the Atlantic should note the widening gap between the US executive and legislative branches on European security," write Daniel Gaffin, Peter Roberto, and Catherine Sendak with Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) .

The Value of a Europe-Friendly US Congress Europe doesn’t always understand the US separation of powers and how they benefit from deep-rooted friendships in Congress.

The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling is a setback for President Trump’s trade policy. What led to it—and what comes next? Read our latest report! (in German)

Supreme Court vs. Trump Das Zollurteil und seine Folgen

New narratives and new opportunities for younger generations: We hosted a roundtable discussion with Federal Minister Karin Prien to talk about transatlantic strategies for the coming decade.

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"But the lack of a unified European reaction also reflects the fundamental reality that Europe has relatively limited strategic weight in the conflict itself," writes Matthias Matthijs with Council on Foreign Relations.

Europe’s Disjointed Response to the War With Iran | Council on Foreign Relations The United States launched a major military operation with little to no consultation with its transatlantic allies. Taken together, European leaders’ responses to the conflict show they remain deeply divided on questions of military intervention and the use of force.