One year into the war A reality check for Germany’s Zeitenwende
Since Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany’s foreign and security policy has come a long way: Berlin delivers weapons to Kyiv, heavily sanctions Russia and increases its defense budget. Yet, Chancellor Scholz faces criticism by international partners, German and internat...
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| Published in | Atlantisch Perspectief Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 14 - 18 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Stichting Atlantische Commissie
01.01.2023
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| Summary: | Since Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany’s foreign and security policy has come a long way: Berlin delivers weapons to Kyiv, heavily sanctions Russia and increases its defense budget. Yet, Chancellor Scholz faces criticism by international partners, German and international media and his governing coalition. The reasons for this criticism stem from three areas: expectation management, communication, and an unclear policy objective. |
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| ISSN: | 0167-1847 2667-3479 |