The Illusion of Germany's Zeitenwende

On Feb 27, 2022, just three days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that this was a Zeitenwende ("turning point") for Germany, which would soon unveil a new foreign policy. He announced changes in Germany's relations with Russia (harsh sanctions and ending...

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Published in:The Washington quarterly 2024-07, Vol.47 (3), p.59-76
Main Author: Ulatowski, Rafał
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign policy
International relations
Military policy
Military weapons
Policy making
Sanctions
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Summary:On Feb 27, 2022, just three days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that this was a Zeitenwende ("turning point") for Germany, which would soon unveil a new foreign policy. He announced changes in Germany's relations with Russia (harsh sanctions and ending Germany's dependence on Russian energy supplies), support for Ukraine in the form of military equipment, and most importantly a shift in German defense policy. Here, Ulatowski talks about Germany's foreign policy.
ISSN:0163-660X
1530-9177
DOI:10.1080/0163660X.2024.2398318