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 Program

Thursday, October 16.

2–2.30 PM
WELCOME REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
Pia Snella, Lena Oschewsky, Sarah Wagner

2.30–4 PM
THE STATE OF U.S. DEMOCRACY
Prof. Sarah Surak, Salisbury University

4–4.30 PM
BREAK

4.30–6 PM
TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS IN TROUBLE? U.S. FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
Brandon Bohrn, Bertelsmann Stiftung

6–7 PM
DINNER

7 PM
INTERVIEW with Elmar Theveßen (ZDF)


Friday, October 17.

9.00 AM– 2.00 PM
BASE TOUR, U.S. ARMY GARRISON WIESBADEN

2.30–3.45 PM
GROUP DISCUSSION: FOREIGN POLICY IN THEORY AND ON THE GROUND

4.00 PM
END OF PROGRAM, DEPARTURE

Our Speakers

Prof. Sarah Surak
Accociate Professor, Department of Political Science at Salisbury University
Her research focuses on democratic 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. 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
Washington Bureau Chief
As a correspondent for ZDF, he reports on international politics and transatlantic relations, with a particular focus on the US. He has written numerous books on security matters and global politics including the rivalry between the US and China. 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

Lena Oschewsky
Fridtjof-NansenAkademie für politische Bildung im 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.

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