Rainbow Politics: Comparing LGBT+ Rights in Germany and the United States
On October 1, 2017, Karl Kreile and Bodo Mende exchanged vows at the town hall in Schöneberg—the first same-sex couple married in Germany. More than two years earlier, the United …
The Radicalization of the Extreme Right
The Rallies in Charlottesville in August 2017 and Chemnitz in August 2018 In August 2017, members of multiple far-right movements rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the goals of uniting the …
German and U.S. International Assistance: Closer Than You Think
In the face of strained relations, could international cooperation support reconciliation between the United States and Germany? Complementarities in approach and interests indicate yes. The United States and Germany topped …
Mothers: Remembering Three Women on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Ida was terrified. She figured she would never see either her husband or brother ever again. For several days she fretted, not knowing what to do. While desperately trying to …
The Fate of Multilateralism: Can Civil Society Come to the Rescue?
Since the end of World War II, international cooperation has led to decades of unprecedented progress. From interconnected markets to the exchange of ideas and innovation, multilateral collaboration has set …
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Support Our WorkHajo Funke, DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow
AICGS is pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Hajo Funke as a DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow from October to December 2018. Prof. Dr. Hajo Funke is a DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow from October to …
Workforce Integration of Immigrants in the United States and Germany
Local and Religious Perspectives As immigrants and refugees arrive in both the U.S. and Germany, they must quickly navigate new bureaucracies, languages, and workforces. Religious institutions and organizations are key …
Berlin Protests Highlight Need for Sound Employment Discrimination Laws in Germany
This past weekend, tens of thousands of protestors gathered in Berlin to take part in a demonstration to support an “open and free” German society. Organizers planned the #unteilbar demonstration …
Ufuk Topkara, DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow
AICGS is pleased to welcome Ufuk Topkara as a DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow from October to December 2018. He has been active in promoting inter-religious dialogue since 2005 as an expert on …
Volker Rein, DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow
AICGS is pleased to welcome Volker Rein as a DAAD/AICGS Research Fellow in October and November 2018. Dr. Rein is an experienced social scientist specialized on developments in education and …
A Democratic Response to Digital Disinformation: The Role of Civil Society
Numerous factors complicate efforts to combat digital disinformation, not the least of which is the near impossibility of establishing a universal set of standards that could define what is and …
The Hijacking of the German Immigration Debate
When the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) had their ugly spat over migration in July, few would have expected it to result in a new …
