Jackson Janes

Jackson Janes is executive director of the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies

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Merkel: One More Time

By , September 18, 2016 in Rethinking Europe

In 2017, German Chancellor Merkel will assume the helm of her troubled country – for the fourth time. Unless she decides not to run.

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How to Deal With the Return of Hard Power Politics in Europe

By , December 4, 2014 in Global HotSpots

Putin’s actions require a new double-track decision by the West.

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Twentieth Century Milestones in 2014

By , February 9, 2014 in Globalist Perspective

Can we use the milestones and guideposts of the past century to deal with current choices?

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Merkel’s European Message

By , November 1, 2011 in Globalist Perspective

Why must Germany step up its game if Europe is to survive its crisis?

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Angela Merkel, Mick Jagger and the European Diplomacy Game

By , November 1, 2010 in Globalist Perspective

What do the EU members need to learn if they want to get what they need — and if they can’t always get what they want?

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Balancing Political Checkbooks

By , November 3, 2009 in Globalist Analysis

What can President Obama and Chancellor Merkel learn from each other during their Washington meeting?

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No Drama Angela

By , December 11, 2008 in Globalist Perspective

Can Chancellor Angela Merkel maintain her “no-drama” approach to handling the Germany economy?

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The Russian Challenge

By , May 22, 2008 in Globalist Analysis

How do U.S.-Russian relations compare to EU-Russian relations?

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Pope Benedict XVI — From Enforcer to Enabler?

By , April 25, 2005 in Globalist Perspective

How can the newly elected pope successfully confront future challenges?

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Benchmarking as a Tool for Alliance Management

By , August 6, 2003 in Globalist Perspective

How is the U.S. President using his MBA to shape his country’s foreign policy?

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