Diplomacy and International Politics

After initially praising the U.S. Congress riots, Trump later distanced himself from the mob that stormed the Capitol - too late, many believe. Is it time to apply the 25th Amendment? Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook speaks to ZDF Heute about the chaos at the Capitol. [In German]

Donald Trump may be the first American president to put himself out of office. Thousands of his supporters surrounded the Capitol in Washington on January 6th while members of Congress were set to confirm Joe Biden's election victory. Trump has announced that he will hand over power in an orderly manner, but many are calling for him to be held accountable and removed from office. How can a country find peace if its citizens want to deal politically with violence? [translated from German]

After the riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, many are worried about the peaceful transition of power on January 20th. With the police failure and the discovery of numerous pipe bombs at the Capitol, Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook warns that the danger has not subsided. [translated from German]

President Trump has been sowing doubts about the legitimacy of the election for years, according to Belfer Center's Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook.

Following the riots at the U.S. Capitol, Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook speaks to WDR about the strength of democracy in the United States. 

Rioters invaded the Capitol in Washington. Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook with first reactions.

After several hours of violent occupation by supporters of US President Donald Trump, the US Capitol in Washington is now safe again. Incited by a speech by US President Trump, supporters forcibly stormed the seat of both chambers of parliament in the evening to prevent the confirmation of the election victory of Democrat Joe Biden. 

Joe Biden has been elected the next President of the United States, and a sigh of relief is audible even from Germany. But will the relationship between the two countries improve substantially? [translated from German]

Adviser to President-Elect Biden’s foreign policy team Amb. Nicholas Burns discusses Joe Biden introducing his national security team and why he felt that today is a moment of hope

Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook, Executive Director of the Project on Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship, commented on President-elect Joe Biden's nominations in foreign policy and national security. (Beginning at 23:00 mark. Article in German)