Germany & the United States with Courtney Flynn Martino

For decades, Germany  and the United States stood at the center of the transatlantic alliance; partners bound by shared security interests, economic ties, and a common vision for the Western world. Today, that relationship is under strain. President Trump has repeatedly clashed with Germany over defense spending, trade, energy policy, and Europe's dependence on Ameican security guarantees. That pressure has only grown as Europe watches President Trump's decision to wage war against Iran with deep concern. At the same time, Germany faces mounting challenges at home: economic stagnation, political polarization, questions about military readiness, and growing uncertainty about the future of the Western alliance itself. In this episode, host Samuel George speaks with Courtney Flynn Martino, Assistant Director of Transatlantic Relations at the Bertelsmann Foundation, about how Germany is navigating the Trump era, and what this moment means for the future of the transatlantic relationship. As tensions rise on both sides of the Atlantic , can the U.S.-German partnership endure?