After Obama - US Presidential Elections 2016

T
his November, the United States of America will
elect a new President. Having served for eight years,
President Barack Obama cannot run for office
again. The current primaries and caucuses – the process by
which the Republicans and Democrats each select their top
candidate – and the upcoming general election are drawing
great interest from the international community, including
here in Germany.
Above all, Europe is concerned with who will come after
President Obama and what the new President will mean for
U.S. foreign policy. In the confrontation with Russia, the
ongoing war in Syria, and the current refugee situation in
the Middle East, the expectations for U.S. leadership as a
global stabilizing power are high. However, foreign policy
does not decide an U.S. election; and, even more than the
voter, the financial and logistical resources of the candidates are important in determining electoral success. There
are considerable differences between the electoral processes and party systems in the U.S. and Germany. Top domestic issues in the current U.S. election include: the job
market and social policy, immigration, and – particularly
this election year – the increasing distrust and criticism of
the political establishment in Washington, D.C.
Where does the U.S. currently stand? Which candidate
might win the race for the presidency? What does all this
mean for the transatlantic relationship between the U.S.
and Germany? Given the enormous political decisions and
global challenges facing the world community today, it is
vital for young people to understand changes in U.S. policy
and to attentively follow the U.S. Presidential Election as it
unfolds.
We welcome your participation!
Simone Schad-Smith, Studienleiterin, Ev. Akademie Loccum
Manfred Strack, Amerikazentrum Hamburg
Dr. Stephan Schaede, Direktor Ev. Akademie Loccum
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After Obama
US Presidential Elections 2016
and their (global) impact
A conference for SEK II students
In cooperation with
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Direkte Verbindung zur Akademie mit Zubringerbus am
8.8.2016 um 13:50 Uhr ab Bahnhof Wunstorf, Ausgang ZOB.
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Gefördert durch
August 8-10, 2016
Monday, 8th of August, 2016
WS 1
Domestic policy
Prof. Dr. Christian Lammert, Institut für
Nordamerikastudien, Freie Universität Berlin
14:30
Arrival and check-in
15:00
Coffee break
WS 2
15:30
Official welcome and introduction
Simone Schad-Smith, Evangelische Akademie Loccum
Manfred Strack, Amerikazentrum Hamburg
Foreign and security policies
Dr. Curd Knüpfer, Institut für Nordamerikastudien, Freie
Universität Berlin
WS 3
Economic and labor market policies
Dr. Oliver Ziegler, U.S. Embassy, Berlin
What do you know about the USA?
Thematic overview and a meet and greet
WS 4
Conservatism and religious fundamentalism
Prof. Dr. Paul Rundquist, Martin-Luther Universität HalleWittenberg
16:00
16:45
The USA before the elections
What kind of social, political and economic challenges
does the US face? Which topics will be deciding factors
in the elections?
11:45
“US president wanted - A simulated election campaign
in the fight for the White House”
Start of the simulation game: Presidential primaries
How do the Presidential Elections work in the USA?
Game facilitators:
Björn Warkalla and team, planpolitik, Berlin
Candidate advice and coaching:
Prof. Dr. Paul S. Rundquist, Prof. Dr. Christian Lammert and
Dr. Curd Knüpfer
Introduction in two parts by Prof. Dr. Paul S. Rundquist,
Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg
18:30
Dinner
19:30
Introduction to the simulation game
Explanation of course schedule and group formation
Björn Warkalla and team, planpolitik, Berlin
12:30
Lunch
14:30
Continuation of the simulation game
Primaries and nomination of the candidates
Tuesday, 9th of August, 2016
15:30
Coffee break
08:15
Morning prayers; breakfast
16:00
09:30
Challenges and main topics
of the 2016 Presidential Elections
Workshops preparing the simulation game
Continuation of the simulation game
Presidential election campaigns
TV debates
Presidential election
18:30
Election celebration and American Barbecue
20:30
Movie night
Wednesday, 10th of August, 2016
08:15
Morning prayers; breakfast
09:30
Evaluation of the simulation game
Björn Warkalla, planpolitik, Berlin
10:30
After Obama – the US Presidential Elections
and their impact on transatlantic relationships
Introduction by Prof. Crister S. Garrett, American
Studies, Universität Leipzig and final discussion
with Paul S. Rundquist
12:15
Feedback on the conference, closing remarks
12:30
End of the conference, lunch
13:20
Shuttle to Wunstorf train station
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US Presidential Elections 2016 and their (global) impact
A conference for SEK II students
August 8-10, 2016
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