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A champion of EU and NATO enlargement, German foreign policy is no longer the gentle giant of the post-war years. Its leading economy and the War on Terror has propelled Germany to take an assertive role on the world stage.

Syrian Rebels in Trouble: German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold

Syrian Rebels in Trouble German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 22, 2013

Not even a year ago, German intelligence predicted Syrian autocrat Bashar Assad's regime would soon collapse. Now, the agency instead believes the rebels are in trouble. Government troops are set to make significant advances, it predicts. By Matthias Gebauer more... Forum ]

German Foreign Minister: 'A Military Solution Won't Yield Lasting Peace in Syria'

German Foreign Minister 'A Military Solution Won't Yield Lasting Peace in Syria'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 20, 2013

In a SPIEGEL interview, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, 51, discusses the search for a political solution to the Syrian civil war, controversial German arms exports and how his family's experiences in World War II inform his positions today. more... Forum ]

Iraq Effect: Germany Fears US Intervention in Syria

Iraq Effect Germany Fears US Intervention in Syria

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 15, 2013

The German government is starting to worry about parallels between the Iraq war 10 years ago and the Syrian conflict. The Foreign Ministry believes that mounting concern over the possible use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime could prompt the US government to launch a military intervention. By Severin Weiland and Matthias Gebauer more...

After ISAF: Germany Commits Troops for Post-2014 Mission

After ISAF Germany Commits Troops for Post-2014 Mission

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 19, 2013

In a surprise move, Germany's government announced on Thursday plans to keep up to 800 military trainers in Afghanistan after NATO combat troops withdraw in 2014. Though perhaps bold and symbolic, the move is also tactical in terms of upcoming elections. By Matthias Gebauer more... Forum ]

War without End: The Price of Inaction in Syria

War without End The Price of Inaction in Syria

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 04, 2013

Western leaders -- and German ones, in particular -- have come up with countless reasons for not providing military support to Syrian rebels. But this just plays into the hands of Assad, who has nothing to win, but plenty to destroy. A Commentary by Christoph Reuter more... Forum ]

Gerhard Schröder: 'Germany Can Only Lead Europe the Way Porcupines Mate'

Gerhard Schröder 'Germany Can Only Lead Europe the Way Porcupines Mate'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 01, 2013

In a SPIEGEL interview, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, 68, talks about how difficult it is for citizens to accept military deployments abroad, the country's leadership role and what justifies war. more... Forum ]

Bulgaria Bus Attack: Berlin Wants Hezbollah On EU Terrorist Group List

Bulgaria Bus Attack Berlin Wants Hezbollah On EU Terrorist Group List

SPIEGEL ONLINE - March 29, 2013

The German Interior and Foreign ministries want Lebanon's Hezbollah movement to be placed on the EU's list of terrorist groups if suspicions are confirmed that the organization was behind the bus bombing in Bulgaria last year in which five Israeli tourists were killed. more...

Merkel's Caution: Berlin Reverts to Old Timidity on Military Missions

Merkel's Caution Berlin Reverts to Old Timidity on Military Missions

SPIEGEL ONLINE - March 26, 2013

Over the last 20 years, Germany has taken important steps towards normality, shedding its pacifist doctrine and taking part in combat missions abroad. But Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is undoing that achievement. Its refusal to join foreign deployments is undermining faith in Berlin's reliability. more... Forum ]

'They Will Give In': Turkey Pressures Germany on EU Accession

'They Will Give In' Turkey Pressures Germany on EU Accession

SPIEGEL ONLINE - February 21, 2013

A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions. By Jürgen Gottschlich in Istanbul more... Forum ]

Germany's Drone Conundrum: 'New Wars' Demand New Mindsets

Germany's Drone Conundrum 'New Wars' Demand New Mindsets

SPIEGEL ONLINE - February 08, 2013

Germany's government recently announced plans to do a 180-degree policy shift by deploying armed drones in combat. It argues that remote-controlled killing machines are no different than any other weapons, but experts say the "new wars" have completely different -- and revolutionary -- rules. A Commentary by Thomas Darnstaedt more... Forum ]

'Credible Deterrence': Germany Plans to Deploy Armed Drones

'Credible Deterrence' Germany Plans to Deploy Armed Drones

SPIEGEL ONLINE - January 25, 2013

A document obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE indicates the German government is preparing to procure armed drones for foreign combat. Opposition politicians are outraged by the development and note that the use of weapons-equipped unmanned aircraft is legally dubious and possibly unethical. By Veit Medick more...

 
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