This has been an eventful summer in U.S.–European relations, with bitter disputes over trade, relations with Russia and Turkey, and the future of NATO. Is the transatlantic alliance about to break up because Europeans and Americans no longer understand each other? Or is the relationship adjusting to inevitable changes in domestic politics and the global environment?

To address these issues, the Global Studies program at Appalachian State University will hold a symposium on “An Ocean Apart? U.S.–European Relations under Trump.” Introduced by Dr. Jacqui Bergman, vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian, the speakers for the event include Dr. Michael Behrent, associate professor, Department of History; Dr. Jeanne Dubino, professor, Department of Cultural, Gender and Global Studies; Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Dr. Anatoly Isaenko, professor, Department of History; Dr. Aleksander Lust, assistant professor, Department of Government and Justice Studies; and Dr. Michael Turner, Roy Carroll Distinguished Professor of British History, Department of History.

The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Dr. Aleksander Lust at [email protected].

About the Department of History

The Department of History offers a broad curriculum in local, national, regional and world history at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, which encourages history majors to develop a comprehensive approach to human problems. The study of history is an essential part of a liberal arts education and offers valuable preparation for many careers, such as law, journalism, public history, public service and business, as well as in teaching and the advanced discipline of history. Learn more at https://history.appstate.edu.

About the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers courses that enhance students’ understanding of other cultures and languages as well as their own, making them prepared for lifelong learning in a multicultural world. Learn more at https://dllc.appstate.edu.

About the Department of Government and Justice Studies

Appalachian State University’s Department of Government and Justice Studies offers undergraduate programs in political science and criminal justice, and graduate programs in political science and public administration. Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the department has over 600 undergraduate majors and more than 70 graduate students. Learn more at https://gjs.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.