Grüezi Amerika. Views from the Sister Republic
Grüezi Amerika. Views from the Sister Republic
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Since January 20, 2025, we are officially in the era of Trump 2.0. But is it, will it be any different from Trump 1.0? And what do the events across the Atlantic mean for us in Europe?
My name is Claudia Franziska Brühwiler, and I am a professor of American Political Thought and Culture at the University of St.Gallen.
This podcast will take a closer look at current events through the lens of American history, politics, and culture. Sometimes, I will keep it short and share with you my analysis, thoughts, or some background story to what is happening. At other occasions, we will hear from guests from across the HSG community and beyond, who give us new insights into US politics, business, culture, and society.
We will look at the US from the perspective of its sister republic Switzerland. We often get hung up on what separates the US from Switzerland, while in fact we share not only great economic relations. Did you know, for instance, that America’s longest serving finance minister was born in Geneva – and one of our past Federal Councillors had fought in the Civil War?
There’s a lot to discover – so I hope you’ll join us!
Cover Art: Anne Fritsch
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Focuses on American political history, international relations, and cultural dynamics, with episodes examining topics such as US-Russian relations amidst the Ukraine conflict and the historical ties between Switzerland and the United States. Specific episodes include discussions on Taiwan's geopolitical status, the influence of economic factors in elections, and comparative analyses of political systems.
Since January 20, 2025, we are officially in the era of Trump 2.0. But is it, will it be any different from Trump 1.0? And what do the events across the Atlantic mean for us in Europe?
My name is Claudia Franziska Brühwiler, and I am a professor of American Political Thought and Culture at the University of St.Gallen.
This podcast will take a closer look at current events through the lens of American history, politics, and culture. Sometimes, I will keep it short and share with you my analysis, thoughts, or some background story to what is happening. At other occasions, we will hear from guests from across the HSG community and beyond, who give us new insights into US politics, business, culture, and society.
We will look at the US from the perspective of its sister republic Switzerland. We often get hung up on what separates the US from Switzerland, while in fact we share not only great economic relations. Did you know, for instance, that America’s longest serving finance minister was born in Geneva – and one of our past Federal Councillors had fought in the Civil War?
There’s a lot to discover – so I hope you’ll join us!
Cover Art: Anne Fritsch
Wäre es Fiktion, fänden wir es kitschig: Am 4. Juli 1826, dem 50. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeitserklärung, sterben der zweite und der dritte Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten. Die Gründerväter John Adams (1735-1826) und Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) waren einst im gemeinsamen Kampf für die amerikanische Unabhängigkeit und die Verfassung. Doch als sie im ersten Kabinett George Washingtons dienen, entwickeln sie sich zu politischen Gegnern, die sich 1800 einen der gehässigsten und hässlichsten Präsidentschaftswahlkämpfe der US-Geschichte liefern sollten. Wie konnte es zu einem solchen Bruderzwist kommen? Was können wir aus ihren Streitigkeiten für die heutige US-Politik lernen?
HSG-Alumnus Dr. Daniel Brühlmeier ist in die «Beziehungsgeschichte» der beiden eingetaucht und hat den Briefwechsel mit «So viele Themen bedrängen mich» zwischen ihnen übersetzt und kommentiert. Dr. Brühlmeier studierte ursprünglich Philosophie an der Universität Genf und doktorierte an der HSG zur Rechts- und Staatslehre von Adam Smith. Er war mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte lang beratend für die Zürcher Kantonsregierung tätig, unter anderem als Leiter der Aussenbeziehungen des Kantons. Daneben unterrichtete er immer wieder an unterschiedlichen Universitäten, darunter natürlich auch an seiner Alma Mater in St.Gallen.
Lesetipp: «American Politics. The Promise of Disharmony» von Samuel P. Huntington
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