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Keeping It Up? Where Friedrich Merz Will Take Germany’s Foreign Policy

... its readiness to resume energy cooperation with its German partners. This issue was also raised during the latest phone talks between Vladimir Putin and Olaf Scholz in November 2024. The ball is now in Berlin's court. Right now, the idea of launching Nord Stream 2 may seem far-fetched. However, for Merz, it is the only opportunity to quickly address one of the most important problems crippling the German economy. German voters, tired of the tensions within the traffic light coalition, expect swift and effective solutions from the new government. Such a dramatic move could not only stabilize energy prices but also dispel doubts about Berlin’s capacity ...

03.03.2025

analytics

Removed Diplomacy: Why U.S. Sanctions Against Russia Have Gone Stale

... Netherlands and Russia. If the West is so concerned about preserving its ideals, why hasn't this trade been pressured? Likely because Nord Stream 2 is a relatively recent development, but the arrangement between the Dutch and Russia has been around for some time.... ... proven to be very resilient over the past six years. It shouldn't be implied that the sanctions have not affected the Russian economy. However, Russians have faced pervasive negative externalities, such as inflation and decreased average national income,...

19.02.2021

expert column

Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)