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Germany and the Challenge of Authoritarian Capitalism

The goal of German foreign policy is to deter authoritarian expansion and destabilization in Eastern Europe and, should it become necessary, in East Asia, without pushing the global economy backwards towards autarky, towards the breakdown of global economic interdependence. Balance in 21st century... more...

Michael Ignatieff, Canadian Historian and former Politician; Professor at Harvard Kennedy School.

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Crises and Conflicts12.06.2014

Peace through regional integration and multilateralism

Berlin must bear the responsibilities of a great power by promoting regional integration and economic development effectively in Africa and Asia, and helping to reform institutions of global governance. Germany should act as a bridge between the established North and the rising South –... more...

Adekeye Adebajo,
Executive Director of the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) in Cape Town

Crises and Conflicts11.06.2014

Beyond defence of the status quo!

One other German reinvention in foreign policy is needed. The only endeavour commensurate with Germany’s strength and level of ambition is that of an explicit attempt to shape the rules of the international political and economic order, in strict alignement with Berlin’s EU allies. None... more...

Pawel Swieboda,
President of the Board of demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy Foundation

Germany's Partners10.06.2014

Engage more in strategic partnerships

Germany relies on its soft power capacity. Mistakenly, "globalisation" is understood to be first of all economic integration. However, the current European Neighbourhood Policy shows that a policy which is not linked to a clear political vision does not automatically lead to... more...

Shimon Stein,
Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, former Israeli ambassador to Germany

Crises and Conflicts06.06.2014

Germany: An Unsure Power in Conflicts

Germany's global role must build upon its proud Post-War domestic and European approaches and achievements. Germany is well placed to be both a "great power" and a "great conscience", provided its global role is based on Kantian ideals and principles. There are already... more...

Davood Moradian,
Director General of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS)

Crises and Conflicts04.06.2014

Enhanced German engagement in multilateral peace operations

The "triad of the rule of law" – police force, judicial system, penal system – could become a German trademark in international peace operations. For its implementation on the ground one might call for viable mandates for peace operations and strengthen them politically and... more...

Almut Wieland-Karimi,
Director of the Center for International Peace Operations (ZiF) in Berlin

Germany's Role03.06.2014

The world's most popular power – a knack for diplomacy?

The crisis in Ukraine and its aftershocks are making mincemeat of Germany's comfortable image as a trading nation. It is therefore important for Germany to invest in diplomatic renewal. There would be something really wrong with Europe's leading nation were it not to invest more into... more...

Jan Melissen,
Senior Research Fellow at Clingendael Institute of International Relations, The Hague

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