Dr. Tobias Endler earned his doctorate in American Studies at the University of Heidelberg. As a political scientist with a focus on international relations, he is a specialist in US domestic and foreign policy as well as transatlantic relations across politics, economics, and culture.
Having spent many years working at the Heidelberg Centre for American Studies and Yale University (USA), he currently operates as a freelance speaker, moderator, strategic consultant, and author, bringing over 15 years of expertise in this area.
In-Depth Speeches – Expert Moderation
Tobias Endler is a knowledgeable and insightful analyst of US domestic and foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and Western affairs. His expertise makes him a highly sought-after speaker and a well-informed moderator. His thorough and informed moderation style, delivered in both German and English, is evident in his presentations, where he provides a unique and alternative viewpoint on key contemporary issues. He explains, communicates, and engages effectively with his audience.
“For me, the stage is a platform to exchange opinions, assessments, and information – enabling mutual learning.”
Dr. Tobias Endler presentation and lecture topics
Lecture & discussion on the presidential election
- Now What?! – The Trump II presidency and its impact on German-American (trade) relations: Challenges & Opportunities
In the aftermath of the presidential election, Germany’s economy, politics, and society face numerous unresolved questions that demand prompt answers and thorough joint reflection:
What are the economic policy directions of the Trump administration, and what challenges lie ahead? How will economic and security policies be interconnected going forward, and what does strategic, intelligent action entail in this context? To position ourselves effectively in the long term, we must consider the broader picture and analyze what will drive America from 2025 onwards: What vision does Trump pursue, who will assume key offices, what issues are shaping US society, and what is the country’s trajectory?
How can economic and security policies be more closely integrated in the future, as this will be a consistent theme in the Trump administration?
USA:
- Current political developments / Presidential elections
- The economy
- Society and culture (including debates on values such as identity politics, trigger warnings, generational conflicts, protest movements, education, and access to education)
Transatlantic relations / the West:
- Trade relations
- Security and foreign policy
- Relations between the USA and Germany
- Relations between the USA and the EU
- Perception of Germany in the USA
- The West and other global powers: China, Russia
Democracy and contemporary challenges to democracy:
- What do the terms “liberal,” “conservative,” and “left” mean today?
- Populism and polarization
- Trust in politics, media, and experts
- How do we address the major national questions? What constitutes “democratic dispute” and constructive debate?
- What should democracy look like in the 21st century?
Tobias Endler is frequently sought after as a political expert by media outlets such as ZDF, DLF, RTL, NBC, funk, FAZ, Handelsblatt, and The European. He also participates in the prestigious M100 Media Colloquium, an annual forum for exchange among German, European, and American media, politics, and business. He moderates high-profile national and international events including the AmCham Transatlantic Business Conference, the Aspen Institute’s German-American Trade & Tech Dialogue, the Berlin Literature Festival, and seminars and discussions at leading German think tanks.
He hosts two transatlantic online discussion series, ‘Democratic Crossroads’ and ‘Across the Pond,’ featuring distinguished guests from politics, business, and society on both sides of the Atlantic, with a particular focus on the perspectives of younger generations. Having lived in the USA and traveling there regularly, Tobias Endler maintains ongoing dialogue with thought leaders and decision-makers in the US, providing firsthand insights.
Tobias has authored or edited six books and numerous other publications, most recently “Demokratie und Streit,” which explores contemporary debate culture, and previously “Game Over,” a candid analysis of the West and the USA that also suggests new directions.
For his publications, he has conducted over 50 interviews with prominent figures in the discourse, including Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait, security advisor to Presidents Carter and Obama Zbigniew Brzezinski, former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton, New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter, Francis Fukuyama, and Noam Chomsky.
Tobias Endler is dedicated to fostering connections: he values constructive dialogue that benefits all parties and is unafraid to pose critical questions. As an avid musician, he understands the importance of striking the right note.
