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The Future of Transatlantic Relations: Public Fireplace Chat
| Title of the event | The Future of Transatlantic Relations: Public Fireplace Chat |
| Series | Euroculture Lecture Series |
| Organizer | EMJMD Euroculture, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen |
| Speaker | Prof. Dr. Simon Fink |
| Speaker institution | Institute of Political Science |
| Type of event | Talk Series |
| Category | Gesellschaft und Stadtleben |
| Registration required | Nein |
| Details | About the Event The transatlantic partnership has been a cornerstone of global stability and economic cooperation for decades. However, recent geopolitical shifts, domestic political realignments, and emerging global crises have fundamentally tested this alliance. Join us for an intimate fireplace chat where our distinguished panel will unpack the complex dynamics of EU-North American ties. We will critically examine: • What Happened & What is Happening: The historical context and the current friction points straining the alliance. • Repairing the Damage: Is it possible to rebuild fractured trust? If yes, what are the actionable steps, and how long will the recovery take? • The Path Forward: If the damage is irreversible, what does the future hold? We will explore the new alliances, economic realignments, and diplomatic relationships that will emerge for both parties in a multipolar world. Our Distinguished Panelists Prof. Dr. David Haglund, Queen’s University, Canada Professor Haglund is a leading expert in American foreign policy, transatlantic security, and Canada-US relations. As a visiting professor, he brings deep academic insight into the historical and contemporary drivers of North American diplomacy and international relations. Jürgen Trittin, Former Federal Minister and Member of the German Bundestag (MdB a.D.) A prominent figure in German politics, Jürgen Trittin served as the Federal Minister for the Environment and spent decades shaping foreign policy as a leading representative of the Green Party. He brings extensive, high-level practical experience in global security, European affairs, and climate diplomacy. Dr. Burcu Ucaray-Mangitli, University of Göttingen / University of Illinois. Dr. Ucaray-Mangitli is a researcher and lecturer at the Institute for Political Science in Göttingen. Her expertise bridges international relations, international political economy, and the evolving dynamics of international financial organizations and global governance. Moderation & Introduction This discussion will be introduced and moderated by our Euroculture staff and students: • Vivien Hube • Marc Arwed Rutke • Mariam Varazashvili Co-funded by the European Union. All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend this vital conversation on the future of global diplomacy. More via: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/656711.html |
| Date | Start: 22.04.2026, 18:00 Uhr Ende: 22.04.2026 , 19:30 Uhr |
| Location |
Zentrales Hörsaalgebäude (Platz der Göttinger Sieben 5) 003 |
| Contact |
+49 (0) 551-39-26381 marc-arwed.rutke@uni-goettingen.de |
| External link | https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/656711.html |
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