Animal Health and Welfare in Swine and Poultry Production
How can animal health and welfare be improved while ensuring that farms remain economically viable? The new publication by the 2026 cohort of the U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture presents joint policy recommendations developed by 17 agricultural stakeholders from Germany and the United States on the interconnected issue areas of economic viability of welfare improvements, animal health systems and biosecurity, and trust and transparency.
MCSC Conference Report 2026
The Munich Cyber Security Conference (MCSC) brings together senior decision makers from government, industry, and academia to address the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity policy. This report captures the key discussions and takeaways from this year’s conference, offering a concise overview of where the debate on cybersecurity, the threat landscape, and international cooperation currently stands.
Donald Trump’s Political Attack on “Made in Germany”
Germany’s export-driven economy is facing growing pressure as U.S. tariffs and shifting trade policies challenge its traditional business model. This publication addresses what this means for Germany’s competitiveness, and proposes possibilities on how the country can adapt to a changing global economy.
Future Cities Go Glocal: Social Justice and Social Participation
This publication, developed as part of the Future Cities Go Glocal project, brings together the insights of 20 experts and practitioners from Berlin, New Delhi, Nairobi, and Mexico City. Building on a year-long exchange on social justice and social participation in urban contexts, it presents joint policy recommendations for fostering more inclusive, equitable, and resilient cities.
Four Years After Russia’s Attack: Potential for Peace in Ukraine?
Four years after Russia’s invasion, the publication examines the conditions for a lasting peace – and why stronger support for Ukraine remains essential.
From Efficiency to Security
This publication highlights how security is reshaping global trade policy—and why we are seeing not a sudden paradigm shift, but a gradual transformation with far-reaching implications for global trade rules.
When Interdependence Becomes Leverage: China and the Limits of Liberal Convergence
The publication examines how China has leveraged economic interdependence for strategic advantage, challenging the assumption that trade fosters political convergence. It highlights the implications for global trade, supply chains, and Europe’s evolving economic security approach.
Raisina Files 2026: Identities, Contests, and Concerts
The publication reflects on key debates from the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. The publication explores how questions of identity, geopolitical competition, and international cooperation are shaping current discussions on the evolving global order.
Solidarity in Action
This publication offers concrete recommendations for increased transatlantic and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans to tackle the most pressing challenges to peace, stability and democracy in the region.
Key Takeaways of the MSC 2026
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Aktivitäten von Aspen Germany und die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse der Konferenz.
Hybrid Realities: Disinformation, Influencers, and the Defense of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
The publication, as part of the #InfluencersAgainstDisinfo project, brings together contributions from leading experts and features five articles focusing on key thematic areas around the topic of disinformation, complemented by concrete recommendations.
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Our Podcast America’s Choice
“America’s Choice – Der USA-Podcast” is a German-language podcast on U.S. politics, produced by the Aspen Institute Germany. The podcast addresses political developments in the United States, the U.S. administration‘s domestic and foreign policy priorities, and the implications for transatlantic relations. It is hosted by Dr. Stormy-Annika Mildner, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Germany. In each episode, she speaks with selected experts about the latest developments on the other side of the Atlantic. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Podcast America’s Choice 2026
Podcast America’s Choice 2025
Podcast America’s Choice 2024
Podcast America’s Choice 2023
Podcast America’s Choice 2022
Podcast America’s Choice 2021
Podcast America’s Choice 2020
Media Literacy Podcast
In addition to our publication “Medienkompetenz meistern – Tipps von Schüler*innen für Schüler*innen”, the “Media Literacy Podcast – Medienkompetenz meistern” is the result of our transatlantic students project on media literacy and is hosted by our podcast producer Roberta Ahlers. The podcast was produced in cooperation with the experts and speakers of our transatlantic media literacy project and is dedicated to the topics of media literacy, information literacy and the competent handling of “fake news,” disinformation, conspiracy ideologies, hate speech and discrimination on the Internet and Social Media. In each episode, the host talks to selected experts about topics related to media literacy. Selected students from the Dathe-Gymnasium in Berlin, the Marie-Curie-Gymnasium in Dresden and the German International School of Silicon Valley also have their say. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other relevant platforms. We would like to particularly thank the U.S. Embassy in Berlin for their kind support of the project.
