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Kazakhstan and Germany: Dissecting President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s Visit

Eldaniz Gusseinov — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:44:00 +0900

The German president’s recent visit underscores Berlin’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kazakhstan amidst a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev Visits Germany

Catherine Putz — Wed, 03 May 2023 22:45:00 +0900

Tashkent's readouts of the president's meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for "multifaceted" cooperation.

German Public Opinion in the China Policy Debate

Tim Hildebrandt — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:35:00 +0900

Growing negative sentiment toward China will increase the pressure on Berlin to moderate its approach toward Beijing.

2022: The Year Japan and Germany Became ‘Normal’ Countries

Chietigj Bajpaee — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:01:00 +0900

Japan and Germany rediscovered their geopolitical voice in 2022, making parallel efforts to develop more assertive national security postures.

Germany Joins the ‘Indo-Pacific’ Club

Sebastian Strangio — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:03:00 +0900

Berlin's announcement of an official Indo-Pacific strategy reflects a wider European turn against China.

Is Germany Considering Maritime Missions in Asia?

Markus Kaim — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:33:00 +0900

Berlin may be considering a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea. Here’s why that matters.

Germany’s Faustian Bargain With China

Theresa Fallon — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:47:00 +0900

In allowing Huawei to bid for Germany’s 5G development, Merkel has departed from broader European strategy.

Why Was Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov in Germany?

Catherine Putz — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:20:00 +0900

Kyrgyz-Germany relations on an even keel; Kyrgyz domestic politics a brewing storm.

A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight

Catherine Putz — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:51:00 +0900

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Germany wants to be "Uzbekistan's reliable partner."

Trinh Xuan Thanh: Corrupt Tycoon or Liberal Reformist?

Bennett Murray — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:32:00 +0900

As Germany increases pressure over the alleged kidnapping of Thanh, his plight has raised little sympathy back home.

One China – One Europe? German Foreign Minister’s Remarks Irk Beijing

Lucrezia Poggetti — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:10:00 +0900

The German foreign minister recently demanded that China follow a “One Europe” policy.

Why Japan Lost the Bid to Build Australia’s New Subs

Franz-Stefan Gady — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:11:00 +0900

How did the onetime frontrunner fail in its bid to build Australia’s next-generation submarine?

Did Japan Just Lose the Bid to Build Australia's New Subs?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 04:37:00 +0900

The Australian government has allegedly ruled out Japan's sub bid, according to an Australian media report.

Has Germany Lost the Bid to Build Australia’s New Subs?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:20:00 +0900

A German bid is reportedly losing ground over technical concerns.

What Can Japan Really Learn From Germany?

Mina Pollmann — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:06:00 +0900

Angela Merkel's visit to Japan reignited the old comparison of Japan and Germany's post-war actions.

3 Countries Asked to Bid for Largest-Ever Australian Defense Contract

Franz-Stefan Gady — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 05:55:00 +0900

A competitive evaluation process will take 10 months to complete.

Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:21:00 +0900

Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.

China’s Naval Diplomacy: PLAN Ships Visit German Port of Hamburg

Franz-Stefan Gady — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:59:00 +0900

Naval support for Chinese diplomacy is an increasingly important function of the PLAN.

‘Free’ Trade and the Sovereignty Squeeze

Ji Xianbai — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:14:00 +0900

Mercantilism in trade agreement rules-setting makes weaker economies slaves to the interests of economic hegemons.

The Great Myth: World War I Was No Accident

Zachary Keck — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 04:05:00 +0900

World War I wasn't an inadvertent war but the result of deliberate German state policy.

Why Korea Can’t Follow Germany’s Reunification Model

Yong Kwon — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 04:16:00 +0900

South Korea's Dresden Doctrine is destined to fail because it is based on the German example of reunification.

Asia-Pacific: A Step Toward Historical Déjà Vu?

Shang-su Wu — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:27:00 +0900

The power structure forming in the region today has echoes of the past.

New EU Free Trade Talks Good for Abenomics

Clint Richards — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:26:00 +0900

The EU’s agreement to a new round of FTA talks could give Abe’s economic reform additional momentum.

Germany Rebukes China’s Anti-Japan PR Campaign

Zachary Keck — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 06:31:00 +0900

Berlin strongly rebuffed Beijing’s efforts to use Germany’s wartime past to shame Japan during Xi’s trip to Germany.

China Is Not 1914 Germany

Robert Dujarric — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:15:00 +0900

Some critical differences render any comparison badly flawed.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:43:40 +0900

Halloween or not, The Naval Diplomat is not scared of a German arms race. Quite the opposite in fact.

US-German Relations: The View From Berlin

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:29:04 +0900

Revelations that the U.S. was spying on Angela Merkel could have long-lasting repercussions.

Germany’s Geographical Curse

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 01:08:10 +0900

For centuries Germany was plagued by difficult geography that Berlin only escaped with the end of the Cold War.

History's Lens: How to Look at China

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:08:07 +0900

What is the better optic for looking at today’s China: Bismarckian/Wilhelmine Germany, or post-Meiji Japan?

A Clash of Civilizations on the High Seas

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:40:06 +0900

“A common civilization is no guarantee of harmony; a different civilization is no guarantee of conflict or war.”

If China Sneezes...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:27:25 +0900

When China sneezes, the world could really catch a cold. How will deficit countries respond to this new reality?

How Europe Shies from Taiwan

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:49:38 +0900

Europe accounts for a fraction of Taiwan’s defense import needs. Expect things to stay that way.

Why to Accept Iran’s Talks Offer

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:54:10 +0900

Ahmadinejad’s offer to return to talks over Iran’s nuclear programme may not be sincere. But accepting it may be the least bad option.