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AI x Biotech: Its Cybersecurity Implications
Publication Launch: Cybersecurity Implications of the Convergence between AI and Biotechnology
The convergence of AI and biotechnology is unlocking life-saving medical innovations. However, it is also opening doors to a new class of cyber threats, including targeted data breaches, adversarial AI, and the manipulation of biomedical research. We asked Eleonore Pauwels, a senior fellow with the Global Center on Cooperative Security, to analyze these threats and possible solutions to cyber-protect the bioeconomy. Join us to discuss the study's results with the author and a panel of distinguished experts.
Seminar
Evolving International Financial Institutions for Global Development and Multilateralism
Workshop at KAS Office USA with Members of Multilateral Organizations
The KAS offices in Washington, DC and New York collaborated to bring together experts from multilateral organizations, the private sector, and think tanks to discuss International Financial Institutions (IFIs) 80 years after the establishment of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Live stream
After the German Election: Results, Reasons and Ramifications
KAS USA Online Event
Snap Elections in Germany: After the collapse of the traffic light coalition, German voters decided on a new Bundestag. What will the possible majorities look like, and who will be Germany’s next chancellor?
Event
New Impetus for European – U.S. Relations
Reception with President Roberta Metsola and Members of the European Parliament
Members of the European Parliament and U.S. experts in transatlantic relations met at the KAS Office USA to discuss the future of the partnership. The parliamentarians are members of the academy of the EPP group, the delegation was let by MEP François-Xavier Bellamy. The guest of honor was Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. Key topics included trade agreements, defense strategies, and the situation in Ukraine.
Expert panel
Her Leadership Matters: Transforming Politics for a Better Future
KAS USA / IWDU Panel Discussion
This event brought together women leaders from around the globe to discuss and strategize on the pivotal role of women in shaping international politics. The panelists from Argentina, Iraq, Ukraine, and the U.S. explored innovative approaches to overcoming gender barriers and empowering women to take on leadership roles in different regions of the world. This panel discussion was a side event of the IDU Forum in Washington, DC.
Study and information programme
Young Foreign Policy Experts Explore New Perspectives in American Foreign Policy
Dialog Program in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL
About 20 members of the Working Group of Young Foreign Policy Experts visited Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL, to discuss future transatlantic cooperation after the elections with American experts. Their discussion partners included representatives from think tanks, international organizations, and political interest groups. The Working Group of Young Foreign Policy Experts was initiated in 2001 by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung to bring together younger individuals interested and experienced in foreign policy.
Study and information programme
Post-Election: Exploring Pathways for Future Cooperation
Dialog Program in Cambridge, MA, and Washington, DC
In November, Members of the German Bundestag Roderich Kiesewetter and Prof. Dr. Günter Krings visited the United States to gauge the political climate post-election and explore pathways to continue transatlantic cooperation. In Cambridge, MA, they participated in the "German American Conference" at the Harvard Kennedy School, the largest student-led conference on transatlantic relations in the United States. In Washington, DC, they met with numerous stakeholders for a comprehensive exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Seminar
Election Reporting in the Transatlantic Context
Young German Journalists visit KAS USA
Eighteen students of the Cologne based RTL School of Journalism visited Washington, DC to learn about politics and media in the United States. In the office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, they learned about the transatlantic work of KAS and had the unique opportunity to sit down with veteran German correspondents for an insightful session on the intricacies of reporting and the challenges to foreign media during this pivotal election year.
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The Future of NATO and Ukraine
Next Steps after the Alliance's Washington Summit
It is a historic summit: NATO’s leaders gathered in Washington, DC, to celebrate the alliance’s founding 75 years ago. However, the celebratory mood is subdued, as NATO is facing several challenges. Join us as we discuss NATO’s strategy for global security and how it may be implemented in the years to come.
Online seminar
Transatlantic Trade Week 2024
KAS USA / AGI Event Series
This year's "Transatlantic Trade Week" in partnership with the American-German Institute focused on two topics: "Navigating Economic Security: Between Geopolitics and Open Markets" and "Widening the Circle: Building New Transatlantic Economic Partnerships".
