Germany

Whither the US-German Relationship?

2021-07-27

With German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her way out, and America still vulnerable to Trumpism, Germans can neither rely on their traditional protector nor pursue outright strategic autonomy...

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How Germany Contained the Coronavirus

2020-05-27

Compared to many other countries, Germany has managed the COVID-19 crisis well, owing to its properly funded health system, technological edge, and decisive leadership. But beyond any unique feature of the German system is something that all countries can

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Germany Is Preparing to Send Refugees Back to Syria

2017-12-06

Syria’s war is not over, but a growing number of German policymakers are trying to revoke asylum and send Syrians back home

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Europe’s Future After Germany’s Election

2017-10-03

The election upended a governing coalition that had avoided desperately needed reforms for too long

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Saudi Arabia and Gulf States 'support Islamic extremism in Germany,' intelligence report says

2016-12-14

Saudi’s ambassador to Germany denies his government funds extremist groups

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Angela Merkel’s Test of Faith

2016-12-07

Germany can either save Europe or refugees not both. To stem the rise of the far-right, the chancellor will be forced to make gut-wrenching decisions

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Turning Crisis into Success in Germany

2016-05-18

The enduring strength of Germany’s political center probably reflects the country’s remarkable economic success, which it has sustained for more than a decade, even as most of the rest of Europe has faced serious challenges

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