Programm: The America(n)s

Veranstaltungsbericht | Polis kocht!: “It’s the economy – Mr. President!”

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Seit Donald Trump steht die US-Zollpolitik für dauerhafte Unsicherheit in der internationalen Staatengemeinschaft. Im Rahmen der Auftaktveranstaltung der diesjährigen „Polis kocht“-Reihe diskutierten die Programmbereiche Europäische Wirtschaftspolitik und The America(n)s mit Dr. Laura von Daniels von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik über Trumps Zollpolitik und ihre Folgen für den transatlantischen und globalen Handel. Während der Veranstaltung wurden themengerecht vegane, individuell gestaltbare Tacos serviert.

Canada after the election: the reliable transatlantic partner to the European Union

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Democratic elections follow their own rules and developments. The Canadian Liberals had been way down in the polls during the last days of Prime Minister Trudeau’s term, just for having a massive turn around in the last couple of weeks before the election to nearly secure a majority government for them. Meanwhile, the Conservatives lost what looked like an insurmountable lead in the polls, now forced to watch a possible next era of Liberal dominance. How could this come about? What role did US-president Trump play? And what does this mean for the future of Canada – EU relations?

The successful return of President Donald Trump

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Donald J. Trump has become president-elect of the United States of America once again. In a narrowly projected race against his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, he was able to secure a solid victory in the end which was less contested than polls suggested. Besides strong mobilization effects of core Republican voters, Trump gained surprising support among two key voting groups: first and young voters and Latino men. From a European perspective, it is hard to predict what a second Trump term will look like when it comes to the future of U.S. foreign policy. But indicators suggest an even more radical agenda when it comes to economic and military decisions than during his first term.

Veranstaltungsbericht | Polis kocht! Harris vs. Trump – Die US-Präsidentschaftswahl 2024 im Fokus

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Am 25. Oktober lud der sich im März 2024 wieder institutionalisierte Programmbereich The America(n)s zu einer gemütlichen Kochrunde im Polis-kocht-Format ein. Im Vorfeld der diesjährigen US-Präsidentschaftswahl ging es uns darum, über die im Wahlkampf entwickelten und genutzten Narrative in der politischen Kommunikation zu sprechen. Welche Erzählungen nutzen die Kandidierenden über sich selbst, welche sind über … Weiterlesen …

The Democratic Panorama in Latin America: Brazil

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Democracies around the world will elect their government officials this year; besides the much-discussed upcoming Western democratic elections, like the US elections, Polis180 is dedicated to shedding light on democratic elections in other parts of the world too. Therefore, we are proud to present our new blog series titled „The Democratic Panorama in Latin America“, in which we report on the current state of Latin American affairs focusing on general elections. Today, let’s have a closer look at the state of Brazil’s democracy and the upcoming elections on the municipal level. We also examine what implications the results may have for the rest of President Lula’s current term.

The democratic Panorama in Latin America: Panama

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Democracies around the world will elect their government officials this year; besides the much-discussed upcoming Western democratic elections–like the upcoming US elections, Polis180 is dedicated to shedding light on democratic elections in other parts of the world. Therefore, we are proud to present our new blog series titled „The Democratic Panorama in Latin America“, in … Weiterlesen …

The Climate Bridge Podcast: Jesse Scott & Mike Williams – the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act and its transatlantic implications

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This episode sheds a light on the US climate policy perspective and its impacts on the transatlantic sphere. Specifically, it covers the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the intersection between climate, international trade, industrial policy and geopolitics.

The Climate Bridge Podcast: Jennifer Morgan – Germany’s climate diplomacy & feminist foreign policy

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In addition to diving into Germany’s activities for COP28 and discussing the conference’s host, Jennifer Morgan gives insights into her transition from past roles in NGOs to her current position as climate ambassador at the German Federal Foreign Office, as well as into the country’s new feminist foreign policy guidelines.

The Climate Bridge Podcast: Dr. Robert Bullard and Nora Löhle – The Transatlantic Fight for Environmental and Climate Justice

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The fourth episode of the Climate Bridge Podcast addresses environmental and climate justice. Mary and Kira discuss with their guests, Nora Löhle and Dr. Robert Bullard, the importance of equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations for all as well as analyze key environmental and climate justice measures in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Blicke in die Vergangenheit: Vor den Präsidentschaftswahlen in Brasilien

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Die Präsidentschaftswahlen 2022 in Brasilien finden in einem stark polarisierten Umfeld statt. Der rechte Amtsinhaber Jair Bolsonaro liegt dabei in den Umfragen weit hinter seinem linken Wettbewerber, dem Ex-Präsidenten Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Beide Kandidaten stehen für eine unterschiedliche Sicht auf die Zukunft – und bedienen sich doch beide Ideen aus der Vergangenheit.

Ein Beitrag von Lars Feyen

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The Climate Bridge Podcast: Catherine Stewart – Canada’s inclusive approach to Climate Diplomacy

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In conversation with Assistant Deputy Minister Catherine Stewart of Environment and Climate Change Canada, our hosts Tobias Bernstein (adelphi) and Luisa Kern (Polis180) took an in-depth look at the interlinkage of climate change and foreign policy, but also at the role of women and indigenous people in climate diplomacy.