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Angela Merkel
Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China
By Tim Hildebrandt
As the AfD surges in the polls, its China-friendly foreign policy has come under closer scrutiny.
The German Elections and Angela Merkel’s China Legacy
By Frederick Kliem
A new government must re-adjust Germany’s China approach. Fortunately, the likely new coalition is well-placed to do so.
How a German Frigate in the South China Sea May Upend Beijing-Berlin Relations
By Larissa Stünkel and Marc Lanteigne
As Merkel’s lengthy term comes to an end, the frigate deployment may be the beginning of a sea change in Germany’s China approach.
China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads
By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.
Germany’s Indo-Pacific Vision: A New Reckoning With China or More Strategic Drift?
By Coby Goldberg
Like Monday’s summit, Berlin’s regional strategy tinkers around the edges of trade policy without risking the cost of a full-fledged strategic reckoning with China.
China, EU Leaders Hold ‘Intense’ Virtual Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
The meeting highlighted continuing areas of friction between China and Europe, especially on market access and human rights.
Germany’s Faustian Bargain With China
By Theresa Fallon
In allowing Huawei to bid for Germany’s 5G development, Merkel has departed from broader European strategy.
Brexit on the Brain as Germany’s Chancellor Comes to Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Trade issues – including the UK’s looming departure from the European Union – topped the agenda for Angela Merkel in Japan.
A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight
By Catherine Putz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Germany wants to be "Uzbekistan's reliable partner."
While China and Germany Sign Trade Deals, Liu Xiaobo’s Widow Allowed to Leave China
By Charlotte Gao
Angela Merkel scores a human rights victory while Li Keqiang is in Germany to talk trade.
Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?
By Charlotte Gao
While achieving a united front on the Iran nuclear deal, Merkel stood firm on human rights issues.
China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over
By Klaus Larres
A visit to China by Germany's economics minister highlighted a blunter approach to bilateral relations.
Merkel's Visit to China: A Balancing Act
By Angela Stanzel
The German chancellor's ninth visit to China may have been the most difficult yet.
Australia and Human Security: Why Turnbull Has to 'Do a Merkel'
By Greg Austin
Human security is emerging in Australia: The grass roots are speaking against neo-realism.
In China, Germany's Merkel Talks Trade, Syria, and South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Germany wants China to play a larger role in resolving international issues such as the Syria crisis.
China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
By Shannon Tiezzi
More on the South China Sea and China's fifth plenum, plus updates on Nepal and China's EU diplomacy. Friday links.
China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.
Back to the Future: World Politics Edition
By Gregory Shtraks
What would leaders from 1985 make of the world in 2015?
Modi and Merkel Meet, Broadening Indo-German Bilateral Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits India, broadening an important bilateral relationship.
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
The leaders of the G4 will be back together for the first time in more than 10 years.
What Can Japan Really Learn From Germany?
By Mina Pollmann
Angela Merkel's visit to Japan reignited the old comparison of Japan and Germany's post-war actions.
China and Germany's 'Special Relationship'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Angela Merkel is in China this week to deepen ties between Berlin and Beijing.
China Seeks European Connections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi visits the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Belgium to help build up China's relationship with Europe.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
Halloween or not, The Naval Diplomat is not scared of a German arms race. Quite the opposite in fact.
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