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Germany's Role26.05.2014

Europe and the Western Alliance come first!

The main feature – and the main problem – of German foreign policy is its ambiguity. In none of the key areas of foreign policy does Germany present an image of complete reliability and predictability. This is clearly inconsistent with the perception of the Germans themselves, who... more...

Jan Techau Jan Techau,
Director Carnegie Europe
Germany's Role23.05.2014

Interests are the priority!

Contrary to what is usually communicated, German foreign policy is in fact strongly guided by German interests and less by its normative foundation. Politics must therefore play fair to avoid a discrepancy between the public portrayal and the actual orientation of German foreign policy.... more...

Herfried Münkler Herfried Münkler,
Professor for Political Theory at the Humboldt University in Berlin
Europe18.05.2014

A pioneer group for Europe

Forming a strong and cohesive Europe is fundamentally important, and Germany's leadership throughout this process indispensable. Forging a fully-fledged actor out of the EU of 28 member states requires pragmatism and realism. Germany should therefore form a "pioneer group"... more...

Feng Zhongping Feng Zhongping,
Vice President of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR)
Europe15.05.2014

Tap the full potential of the partnership

Germany, as the most dominant member state within the EU, has the leverage over Russia and can de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. To foster peace and development, Germany should invest in institution building without binding its aid to political conditions. Last but not least, Germany... more...

Fuat Keyman Fuat Keyman,
Director of the Istanbul Policy Center and Professor of International Relations at Sabanci University
Germany's Role15.05.2014

Germany's soft-power model was successful for long. No more

Can German foreign policy adjust to the changing international environment? This will be difficult. The country's approach to international challenges in the past, based on economic strength and political interdependence, has been highly effective. And it has shaped a strong national... more...

Sir Lawrence Freedman Sir Lawrence Freedman,
Vice-Principal of King’s College London (KCL)
International System09.05.2014

Globalisation – Germany's Moment

Germany has an historic opportunity to shape the era of globalisation, grounded in a rules-based and inclusive system of international relations. Its foreign policy ought to strengthen existing multilateral partnerships and alliances. more...

Kofi Annan Kofi Annan,
Chairman of the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
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