Youth Seminar

What's next? The U.S. and its role in the world

What does the future of transatlantic relations look like after Germany and the United States have held elections and chosen new governments? In our youth seminar, we want to take a closer look at the transatlantic relationship and how it has changed in a short period of time. Are the values and priorities of both countries still aligned and how can we assess the state of U.S. democracy? Which role will the United States play in Europe under the Trump administration? We will be discussing topics such as the state of democracy, security in Europe, and more with experts and are excited to hear your opinions! Meet new friends, practice your English and learn more about transatlantic relations! Join us for two days filled with lectures, discussions and activities this October in Wiesbaden.

Our Speakers:

Prof. Sarah Surak
Accociate Professor, Department of Political Science at Salisbury University
Her research focuses on democractic participation and civic engagement. She works extensively in Germany, coordinating workshops on topics of democratic civic engagement and American government

Brandon Bohrn
He is a member of the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Europe Program, where he focuses on transatlantic trade and security cooperation as well as U.S. politics and foreign policy. He previously worked for the Bertelsmann Foundation in Washington, D.C. A former Fulbright and DAAD scholar, he has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. Previously, he worked on the foreign policy team of a U.S. senator and served at two U.S. diplomatic missions in Germany

Elmar Theveßen
Leiter ZDF-Studio Washington
As a correspondent for ZDF, he reports on international politics and transatlantic relations, with a particular focus on the US. His two most recent books analyse the impact of Donald Trump’s first term in office and the conflict between the US and China and its implications for the world. He has received numerous awards for his journalism.

Seminarleitung:

Pia Snella
Hessische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

Sarah Wagner
Atlantische Akademie Rheinland-Pfalz Lena Oschewsky, WBZ Ingelheim

Gebühr: 25,– € mit Übernachtung in Mehrbettzimmern und Essen in der Jugendherberge Wiesbaden
Anreisekosten und Tagungsgetränke sind selbst zu tragen.

Das Seminar richtet sich an Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene aus Hessen und Rheinland-Pfalz.

Die Teilnehmendenzahl ist begrenzt, deshalb bitten wir um rechtzeitige Anmeldung. Bei Minderjährigen muss nach der Anmeldung die Einverständniserklärung der Eltern eingereicht werden. Die Anmeldung ist erst damit vollständig.

Mit der Anmeldung wird das Einverständnis erklärt, dass im Seminar gefilmt/ fotografiert werden darf. Die im Seminar entstandenen Tonund Bildmaterialien dürfen von den beteiligten Institutionen, bspw. für Dokumentations- und Evaluationszwecke, weiterverwendet und veröffentlicht werden.

Personalausweis oder Reisepass muss für die Veranstaltungsteilnahme mitgebracht werden.