A friend drew my attention to the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies on Johns Hopkins University. Go to their media room and sign up for their bi-monthly e-mail with essays on German politics and society. The current installment features articles on Germany in Afghanistan, writing by Henryk Broder (Hurra, wir kapitulieren!), articles on Germany's upcoming EU and G8 presidencies, and more. Looks like a great resource for anyone interested in Germany today.