The Zeitgeist

The Zeitgeist


Episode 29: German-American Relations in 2020

July 14, 2020

On this episode of The Zeitgeist, Peter Beyer, Member of the Bundestag and Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation in the German Federal Foreign Office, talks with Jeff Rathke about the broad issues facing the German-American relationship today. They cover topics ranging from the defense relationship between Germany and the U.S., to economic relations and economic diplomacy, including sanctions, to China and 5G, to the broader relationship between Americans and Germans, whether students, travelers, or of shared heritage. It is a conversation that reflects how broad and deep the German-American relationship is, and reflects insights from one of the top advocates for and experts on the partnership on the German side.

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Host
Jeff Rathke, President, AICGS
Guest
Peter Beyer, MdB, Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation, German Federal Foreign Office