Obama's new-found idealism
- 24 May 11
When he took office, Barack Obama seemed to be a hard-nosed foreign-policy realist. His journey to idealism has followed a remarkably similar path to that of his predecessor.
Events
Europe’s Choice - Podiumsdiskussion zum 5-jährigen Jubiläum des ECFR -
Wie kann Europa neue Anreize schaffen um Regierungen und Bürger von europäischen Lösungen für die Reform von Politik, Wirtschaft und der europäischen Institutionen zu überzeugen?
Commentary
Beware the new Beijing-Berlin bond
- 16 May 12
Europe’s relationship with Beijing will largely be determined by the emerging “special relationship” between China and Germany. However, the rest of Europe must find ways to help Germany be a good European in its relationship with China – or risk being cut out of the loop.
Germany: What Hegemon?
- 08 May 12
Since the beginning of the euro crisis, there has been much discussion of actual or potential German “hegemony” in Europe. But Germany's self-centeredness and short-term thinking disqualify it as a hegemon.
The eurozone will pay a high price for Germany's economic narcissism
- 09 Jan 12
Germany's minimalist approach to fixing the eurozone crisis is not only leading to ever more bailouts. It is also harming the rest of the eurozone because Germany's 'ordoliberalism' is too inflexible to provide a coherent answer to the crisis.
Germany's contribution to the Arab Spring: arms sales
- 11 Jul 11
Berlin's failure to support intervention in Libya but willingness to arm Saudi Arabia shows the central contradiction in a foreign policy that is increasingly driven by the needs of a geoeconomic power's export industry.
Germany as a geoeconomic power
- 01 Jul 11
It is wrong to think of Germany's assertive response to the eurozone crisis as a simple case of old-fashioned Realpolitik. Berlin's willingness to throw its weight around economically still sits awkardly with reluctance on military issues. In short, Germany is a geoeconomic power.
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China Analysis: Taiwan after the election
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Jordan: Reform before it’s too late
Europe should take a more assertive approach to political reform in Jordan
China at the crossroads: are the reformers winning the argument?
China is facing a choice between regress and reform
How the EU can support reform in Burma
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Syria: Towards a Political Solution
An end to the bloodshed may necessitate talks with the regime
The end of the Putin consensus
Putin's return: why Europe should prepare for a weaker Putin
The long shadow of ordoliberalism: Germany's approach to the euro crisis
The thinking behind Germany's unpopular approach to the crisis
European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2012
How well did European foreign policy perform over the last year?
Reinventing Europe: Christine Ockrent
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In the Press
Los Angeles Times
23 May 12
Sebastian Dullien is quoted in an article on the euro crisis
Presseurop
22 May 12
ECFR's policy brief on China and Germany is discussed
Rzeczpospolita
22 May 12
Thomas Klau quoted on Hollande's foreign policy, icluding policy towards Poland
TO BHMA
22 May 12
In an interview, Thomas König talks about China and Europe ralations
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