| ID | 136506 |
| Title Proper | Leaving the west behind |
| Other Title Information | Germany looks east |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kundnani, Hans |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Russia’s annexation of Crimea in March 2014 was a strategic shock for Germany. Suddenly, Russian aggression threatened the European security order that Germany had taken for granted since the end of the Cold War. Berlin had spent two decades trying to strengthen political and economic ties with Moscow, but Russia’s actions in Ukraine suggested that the Kremlin was no longer interested in a partnership with Europe. Despite Germany’s dependence on Russian gas and Russia’s importance to German exporters, German Chancellor Angela Merkel ultimately agreed to impose sanctions on Russia and helped persuade other EU member states to do likewise. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol.94, No.1; Jan-Feb.2015: p.108-116 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol: 94 No 1 |
| Standard Number | International Relations – IR |