No Change Through Trade
For its own sake and that of the EU, Germany needs to say goodbye to its geo-economic approach to foreign policy. Seven years ago …
Keeping an Equidistance
Trends in German public opinion point to a weakening commitment to both European integration and the transatlantic alliance.
Merkel in the Middle
Germany’s policy of West-orientation has been fading under Angela Merkel, but it might soon see a revival.
Caught in the Headlights
There have been multiple shocks since 2014: Russia’s war against Ukraine, Brexit, the election of Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron’s bold initiatives. Berlin’s only answer …
Silence is Silver
No other challenge facing German politics and industry is harder to discuss frankly than how to handle China. Why?
Enhancing Germany’s Conflict Prevention Strategies
The German government’s three new prevention strategies set high conceptual standards, but they need more focus.
How the Alliance for Multilateralism Can Succeed
Germany and France will officially launch an Alliance for Multilateralism at the United Nations General Assembly. They should consider three policy issues that will make or break the Alliance.
Mission Possible in the Strait of Hormuz
Giving a flat “no” to a naval mission to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf does not solve Germany’s dilemmas.
Europe’s Black Hole
Germany refuses to think strategically about itself, Europe, or the world. This carries a high price.
Must Do Better
If the EU is to be a global player and not a plaything, Germany must make crucial improvements to its European policy. Traditionally, German …
Well Advised? Hardly
Foreign affairs experts are facing a crisis. The problem is particularly pronounced in Berlin, where advisers and analysts are staring at the ruins of …
The Huawei Conundrum
Can Berlin find the courage to ban the world’s biggest telecoms equipment provider from its 5G network? Fear of Chinese espionage must be weighed …
All Hands on Deck
Concerns about fragmentation shape Berlin’s understanding of the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy. That carries risks, especially with Brexit approaching. Germany, along with …
Enough Babble
Talking about “greater responsibility” has seriously damaged Germany’s foreign policy debate. Time to ditch it. Policies are about interests. In May 2010, German President …
The Unready Hegemon
German foreign and security policy is not prepared for the new era of great power competition. To stand up for its convictions and values, …
“Russia Wants to Destabilize Europe”
On the eve of the Munich Security Conference, the CDU’s new leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer talks foreign policy with BERLIN POLICY JOURANAL.
