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We are Georgetown University's BMW Center for German and European Studies! We conduct path breaking research on Europe and train the next generation of transatlantic leaders. cges.georgetown.edu

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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Great conversation with @financialtimes.com Economic Security Watch on the weaponization of interdependence in the global economy. One key takeaway: weaponized interdependence is proliferating and governments and business need to be ready. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2qo...
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Weaponised interdependence: How the US, China and AI are rewriting economic statecraft
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
In today’s polarized world, it's crucial to understand how ordinary experiences are driving right- and left-wing populism. Please join us on 4/13 with Dr. Lorenza Antonucci to discuss her latest book release: Insecurity Politics. Lunch provided! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In today’s tumultuous world, what happens when soft power meets hard realities? Please join us on 3/26 for a lunch chat with Dr. Aleš Musar to discuss this question, particularly when it comes to supporting victims of war. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/soft-power...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Just one week until Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of BMW, will be delivering the 8th Herbert Quandt Distinguished Lecture on "Navigating Global Change: Strategic Priorities for the Global Auto Industry." Please join us! RSVP Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/oliver-zip...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
We would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Delegation of the European Union to the United States (@euintheus.bsky.social ). A hearty congratulations to our TAPS co-chairs: Nilz Althainz (MAES ‘26) and Angelina Braese (MAES ‘26).
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
We were honored to have Guillermo Corral van Damme, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Spain to the United States, as our keynote speaker. We also want to thank our panel of experts who offered a United States perspective on the future of collaboration.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This year’s Transatlantic Policy Symposium asked the question: What happens when the external support system that once reinforced Europe’s model of integration and law is eroding? Students and scholars presented original research, discussed, and debated Europe’s future.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Join us on March 10 for a conversation with EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas. The Commissioner will discuss how Europe is strengthening connectivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. Please RSVP at the link below! www.eventbrite.com/e/1983620645...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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The State of the Transatlantic Relationship
Listen to experts digest the transatlantic conflicts that have boiled over the last few months.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Please join us on 2/17 at 1:00 pm in Arrupe Hall to hear Abraham Newman, co-originator of the neo-royalism framework of the new world order, and Emily Benson, geopolitical risk expert, discuss the current state and future of the Transatlantic relationship. Lunch will be provided!
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We're thrilled to announce our first round of panelists for next week's TAPS! Join us to hear insightful research in the realm of European Security from Maximilian Schlenker, Karolina Kisiel, Cree Howard, and Julia Lasiota. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/taps-2026-...
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TAPS 2026: Atlantic Inflection? Charting Europe's Path Forward
The Transatlantic Policy Symposium (TAPS) is an annual conference organized by grad students in Georgetown's MA in European Studies program.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This year's TAPS registration is now OPEN! We've got three great panels lined up to speak on transatlantic relations at this crucial point in history. RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/taps-2026-...
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TAPS 2026: Atlantic Inflection? Charting Europe's Path Forward
The Transatlantic Policy Symposium (TAPS) is an annual conference organized by grad students in Georgetown's MA in European Studies program.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
How should Europe adapt to a changing world order? Yesterday, SFS welcomed Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel for a conversation with SFS Prof Abraham Newman, @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social director. Van Weel discussed the future of the Netherlands-U.S. relationship & European technology.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We are excited to welcome German Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jens Hanefeld, for a conversation on Germany’s priorities for EU trade and security in an era of change. Please join us on 1/22 - GUID is required. RSVP at this link: eventbrite.com/e/germanys-p...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
With all the uncertainties around America's relationship with its allies across the water, right NOW is the time to become an expert in the Transatlantic relationship! Apply for a M.A. in European Studies by midnight on 1/15 for scholarship consideration! sfs.georgetown.edu/ma-european-...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We are excited to welcome Dorothee Bär, Germany’s Federal Minister on Research, Technology, and Space for a conversation on developments in the German research and innovation landscape. Please join us on 12/9 and lunch will follow the event! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/german-and...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Over the past couple of weeks, our first-year MAES students engaged in a simulation of the European Council, getting a taste of diplomacy in action! This year’s debate covered a variety of topics, including trade, tariffs, and energy policy. We can’t wait to see them taking on these issues!
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
-Citizenship of an EU member state is required for all advertised positions -Applicants must have had their primary residence in Germany for the two years prior to submitting their application (3/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Requirements: -Applicants must have completed a doctorate, have relevant academic publications, and possess several years of teaching experience at a German university at the time of application -Excellent English language skills are required (2/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Apply to be our new DAAD Visiting Professor! The DAAD German Academic Exchange Service is hiring a new round of visiting lecturers- apply by November 21 to join us, beginning in Fall 2026. See more information here: www.daad.de/de/im-auslan... (1/3)
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Freie Lektorate und Dozenturen - German Studies Dozenturen 2026/27 - DAAD
Datenbank mit aktuellen Ausschreibungen für Lektorate (DAAD-, IC- und Fachlektorate), Dozenturen und Sprachassistenzen.
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Earlier this week, we welcomed @president.europarl.europa.eu , President of the EU Parliament, to campus for a frank conversation about the transatlantic economic relationship and the importance of real peace in Ukraine for Europe’s future. Recap: cges.georgetown.edu/2025/10/31/a...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We're so excited to welcome European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to campus tomorrow! And we know you are too, since we are SOLD OUT. bit.ly/43xW3sU If you were unable to get a ticket, make sure to tune into this livestream of the event at 11 AM EST tomorrow morning! bit.ly/43vrunK
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
📣Last Call! We are hosting the third and final of our info session series this Wednesday 10/29 from 1:00-2:00 pm with our Associate Director, Christina Ruby. If you're interested in learning more about the MAES program, this is a can't miss event! RSVP: gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Join us next Wednesday for a talk with Roberta Metsola @president.europarl.europa.eu, on the future of transatlantic relations, trade, and support for Ukraine! This event is limited to current GO card holders. RSVP: shorturl.at/EsoYp #RobertaMetsola #EuropeanParliament #TransatlanticRelations
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Missed our session on Monday? We have another opportunity this Friday! Register to learn more about the MAES from Center Director, Abraham Newman, and Academic Director, Eric Langenbacher. Friday October 24 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET RSVP: gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Last week, we were honored to host the Minister President of the Rhineland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer, along with a delegation to sign a Declaration of Friendship, solidifying our mutually beneficial relationship with the State! @germanyinusa.bsky.social
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Are you a student working on original research in the field of transatlantic relations? Apply to present your research at Georgetown's Transatlantic Policy Symposium and earn a travel stipend to Washington DC! Learn more about this year's theme here: cges.georgetown.edu/research/eve...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
On 9/23, CGES Professor Emeritus Dr. Roger Chickering joined us for a discussion on The German Empire, 1871-1918. Arguing that the empire was plagued with domestic conflict, Dr. Chickering offers a new perspective on the German Empire’s development. Full recap: cges.georgetown.edu/2025/09/29/b...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Happening tomorrow with free lunch! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/roger-chic...
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Roger Chickering: The German Empire, 1871-1918
Come hear a book talk with CGES Emeritus Professor, Roger Chickering, on his new book "The German Empire, 1871-1918".
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
On 9/19, the BMW Center, partnering with @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social and the Romanian Embassy, was honored to host Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Țoiu for a powerful discussion on “Romania and the US – Championing Shared Values on NATO’s Eastern Flank.” 🇷🇴🇺🇸 Thank you to all!
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Join us this Friday at 12:00pm in ICC 700 for a discussion with Oana-Silvia Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, about Romania and the US, championing shared values from NATO’s Eastern Flank. Lunch provided! RSVP: bit.ly/4n0ugJm
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Join us on 9/23 for a book talk with Dr. Roger Chickering for his work, The German Empire, 1871-1918, offering the most comprehensive survey of social conflict in Imperial Germany during this restless era. Lunch will be provided! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1677300433... @mortaracenter.bsky.social
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Are you struggling to keep up with the Trump tariff war? Want to get a better grasp on how countries are increasingly using geoeconomic weapons? Apply to the M.A. in European Studies to learn from the experts like Dr. Federico Steinberg! sfs.georgetown.edu/ma-european-...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Friday gave us some beautiful weather for our annual barbecue, where our new cohort got to meet some second years students and our incredible alumni. Swipe through to see our latest recruit for the MAES class of 2049! 👶 (2/2)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Willkommen to our illustrious MAES class of 2027! Last week we welcomed a class of 15 new students with a morning MAES Orientation and “Transatlantic Tour” to @euintheus.bsky.social and the @stimsoncenter.bsky.social in the afternoon. (1/2)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
"Transatlantic Tremors is a clipping service offering a curated selection of key developments in the transatlantic space. It focuses on actions, statements, and policies of the new U.S. administration and the corresponding European reaction." (3/3)
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Transatlantic Tremors | Nils Althainz | Substack
Transatlantic Tremors is a clipping service offering a curated selection of key developments in the transatlantic space. It focuses on actions, statements, and policies of the new U.S. administration ...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Subscribe to Abraham Newman's Substack, Transatlantic Tremors for a bi-weekly summary of the news of the day. transatlantictremors.substack.com?utm_source=d... (2/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
🌍Are you finding it a bit difficult to keep up with the bombardment of news around the transatlantic relationship? 💸What's the latest on the tariff deals? 🇬🇱 What's the U.S. doing in Greenland 🧠 Who's doing what about AI? (1/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Happy first day of classes! We are so excited for another great year ahead on the Hilltop!
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Come join the conversation about the future of transatlantic markets, multilateralism and economic regulation by applying for a Masters in European Studies! sfs.georgetown.edu/ma-european-...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
How can Europe tackle the "Brussels defect"? Professor @abenewman.bsky.social argues that it must "establish a political call to action that reorients the debate away from regulation towards innovation. The best way to remedy the Brussels defect, then, may be defection." www.ft.com/content/5820...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
We’re so excited to welcome our first cohort into the Master of Arts in European Studies (MAES) next month! And we’ll always love our MAGI alumni. We promise plenty of Kaffee und Kuchen events and holiday party Glühwein! Drop your ideas for fun MAES acronym play-on-words in the comments! (3/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The Center will remain the BMW Center for German and European Studies. And we are grateful for the on-going support of the DAAD as well as the BMW Corporation, which generously endowed the Center. You can learn more about our origin story here: cges.georgetown.edu/about/why/ (2/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Announcing the Master of Arts of European Studies! New name, same world class curriculum and faculty. After a great dialogue with students, faculty, and alumni, we realized that it was time to modernize the degree name, mirroring the evolving Euro community and the curriculum that we teach. (1/3)
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Will you be in Germany this July? Come connect with CGES in Berlin! Director Abraham Newman will be discuss how the new Trump administration is turning networks of globalization into sites of coercion. A reception will follow the lecture. RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-s...
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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
For fans of the China omnishambles tariff thread, the article: This is not a deal. The US blinked. The lesson for China: US escalation cannot be maintained. For the US: we will still see inflation and the chance of recession. For the world: the end of US credibility. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Opinion | The U.S.-China ‘deal’ is no deal. The U.S. just blinked.
The American economy is far from out of the woods, and the negotiations have revealed the weakness of U.S. threats.
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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Great interview w/ Louis De Catheu at le Grand Continent on trump trade war and what it means for Europe and the world. legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/05/1...
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«Tout ce que dit le Roi fait loi» : l’Europe, la Chine et le système commercial international après Trump | Le Grand Continent
« L'accord annoncé aujourd'hui avec la Chine n'a rien d’un 'deal' : les États-Unis ont tout simplement cédé. » Pour Abraham Newman, les tarifs de Trump sont d’abord le fait d’un roi qui veut enrichir...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Dr. Cristobal Rovira Kaltwasser, a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, delivered an engaging presentation on the radicalization of mainstream-right parties in Europe this past Monday. Learn more here: cges.georgetown.edu/2025/05/02/f...
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From Guardians to Enablers: The Mainstream Right and Democratic Erosion in Western Europe - CGES
On April 28, the BMW Center for German and European Studies hosted Dr. Cristobal Rovira Kaltwasser, a Professor at the Institute of Political Science at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and...
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CGES Georgetown @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Check it out! CGES Director @abenewman.bsky.social just returned from a book tour in East Asia, including a stop at National Taiwan University to discuss his book "Underground Empire: How American Weaponized the World Economy".
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
What does the future of Europe’s economy look like? This week, SFS and @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social welcomed Nadia Calviño, president of @eib.org, to the Hilltop to discuss support for Ukraine, sustainability and trade—followed by a Q&A on tariffs, China and competitiveness.
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