Germany and the New Global Order: The Country’s Power Resources Reassessed
By strengthening its power resources, Germany can lay the foundations for more active leadership globally and through a strengthened European liberal order.
Interview – Hans Carl von Werthern
Ambassador Hans Carl von Werthern discusses Germany-Japan relations, proposals for reform of the UN Security Council, and the impact of the Fukushima disaster in Germany.
The German Way of Securitizing the BDS Movement
Critique of Israeli policy is the expression of a political opinion that targets a state and its policy. It is fundamentally distinct from anti-Semitism as the expression of racism.
Review – Media, Propaganda and the Politics of Intervention
Zollman’s book provides a well-supported analysis of the nature and significance of media, propaganda and intervention using six key events reported in three countries.
The Weimar Republic’s Policies Towards the Baltic Germans
Post-WWI the Baltic States not only slipped away from the German sphere of influence, but they also deprived the Baltic-Germans of their previous ruling status.
Hungary’s Place in German South-East European Policy, 1919–1944
The Mittel-Europa idea persisted in German political thought and became a realistic political program after German economic unity in 1871 because of the German state’s political and military power.
The Day after Tomorrow: The EU and the Iran Nuclear Deal
The EU should lead a multi-dimensional diplomacy to rebuild trust and secure the participation of the original signatories on the basis of a more comprehensive agreement.
The German Election – What Does It Mean for Europe?
The election in Germany brings the country into line with other countries in Europe with strong right-wing populist parties.
Brexit: The View from Germany
With Britain departing from the Union, the EU finds itself in a position where everything points to a reinforcement of German dominance.
Hitler’s Long Shadow: Donald Trump and Angela Merkel
In a volatile world, the US and Germany ought to cooperate with each other. Perhaps Donald Trump will realise that international cooperation, is advantageous to the US.
