Conversation with Dr. Eric Langenbacher, Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.

For the past year, profound transformations have been reshaping the political and social landscape of the United States—developments that hold considerable significance for Germany and Europe as well.

How might the current domestic and foreign policy in the United States be evaluated? What implications do these developments entail for transatlantic relations? And what new prospects arise for cooperation between Germany and the United States in this emerging phase?

We are honored to welcome Dr. Eric Langenbacher, a distinguished scholar and authority on both American and European/German politics and society, for an in-depth discussion on the current state and future trajectory of transatlantic relations.

Half an Hour with… is a new transatlantic discussion format from the Association of German-American Centers, of which the Carl-Schurz-Haus is a member. Once a month, we invite you to join us for a half-hour discussion with experts who provide in-depth and concise insights into the United States and German-American relations. Whether it’s current political developments, social trends, economic perspectives, or cultural insights, Half an Hour with… brings transatlantic topics directly to your home or office. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet exciting personalities, discover different perspectives, and contribute your questions to the dialogue.

Dr. Eric Langenbacher

Dr. Eric Langenbacher ist Lehrbeauftragter und Direktor des Senior Honors Program im Fachbereich Politikwissenschaft an der Georgetown University, wo er Kurse zur vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft unterrichtet. Außerdem ist er Direktor des Programms „Gesellschaft, Kultur und Politik” am American-German Institute. Er hat an der George Washington University, am Washington College und an der UNSAM in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, unterrichtet. Langenbacher ist Autor des Buches „Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy” (2024), Mitautor von „The German Polity, 12th edition” (2021) und hat darüber hinaus zahlreiche Sammelbände herausgegeben. Seine Forschungsinteressen konzentrieren sich auf politische Kultur, kollektives Gedächtnis, politische Institutionen, öffentliche Meinung sowie Politik, Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft in den USA, Deutschland und Europa.

Free

English

Online-Veranstaltung, Zoom

Tuesday, 3.2.2026 | 17:15 – 17:45 Uhr

Organizer: Verbund Deutsch-Amerikanischer Zentren (VDAZ)