Double Exposure

11/22/24, 6PM
Goethe-Institut Washington D.C.
1377 R St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009

After the end of World War II, European nations promoted European unification as a “peace project.” What remained largely ignored was the obligation resulting from the colonial past of countries like Germany, France, and Great Britain. What kind of solidarity can be expected from the descendants of the colonizers – and those who were colonized? With its legacy of slavery, similar questions came to the forefront in the context of Black Lives Matter: Is there an obligation for white majority society to show solidarity to the descendants of enslaved people?

Dr. Emily Marker (Rutgers University) and Dr. Monica van der Haagen-Wulff (University of Cologne) will discuss the significance of historical injustices today – and how this plays out in the complex political environment we live in.

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11/25/24, 6PM
American Council on Germany
60 East 56th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Today's societies are characterized by a high degree of diversity and complexity. Cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic differences can make social cohesion difficult. Against this backdrop, political and public institutions can foster solidarity across social groups. How do these different interest groups interact with public and political institutions? As polarization and populism reshape the political arena, understanding the role of interest politics is critical. Independent courts, political parties, and a free press can play a critical role in this regard.

Dr. Delia Baldassarri (New York University) and Dr. Jan-Werner Müller (Princeton University) will explore the forces promoting and disrupting social cohesion in today’s complex environment.

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