George Friedman

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Angela Merkel : Why Germany should emulate Asia

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

German chancellor Angela Merkel has decided Germany needs to undergo changes towards a more globally competetive economy. Surprisingly she seems to prefer an Asian-style model instead of the American way. But she is walking a tightrope

Germany and Russia : The Long Dance

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Angela Merkel and Wladimir Putin spoke about German-Russian cooperation at Meseberg. There is common ground. One needs oil and gas, the other foreign investment and technology. But one question is crucial: What role will the US play?

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US-German relations : Even under Trump the US is not an isolationist power

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The strategic partnership between Germany and the USA is changing. But the American point of view on global politics is more complex and sophisticated than most Europeans acknowledge. Merkel must to some extent assist Trump, if she wants the partnership to continue. A reply to Christian Hacke

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Trump meets Putin : The Trump Doctrine

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

When it comes to Russia, Trump had a menu of options: aggressiveness, passivity or diplomacy. He had to choose the latter, which explains his meeting with Vladimir Putin. All presidential doctrines represent a consistent end imposed by necessity. And Trumps is no different. By George Friedman

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A refugge holds up a sign on which he wrote "Thank you Germany"

European history : Neither Merkel’s open borders nor her power can survive

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

After the Second World War Germany became the largest economy in Europe. It demanded unity and a commitment to the European project. But there is still a historical antipathy against Germany. That evokes problems for Angela Merkel

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Soldaten der US-Armee auf westberliner und Volkspolizisten der DDR mit einem Wasserwerfer auf ostberliner Seite stehen sich am 24.08.1961 am Grenzübergang Friedrichstraße in Berlin gegenüber. Vom 13.08.1961, dem Tag des Mauerbaus, bis zum Mauerfall am 09.11.1989 waren die Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die DDR durch den "Eisernen Vorhang" zwischen West und Ost getrennt.

USA and Germany : A special relationship built on nostalgia

KOLUMNE GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

During the Cold War the interests of the United States and Germany aligned. But after the fall of the iron curtain things changed. Now Germany’s problem lies in maintaining the European Union, while the U.S. is struggling to define its new identity. By George Friedman

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Iranians burn a US flag and portrait of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (2-R) during a rally marking Qods Day (Jerusalem Day), in support of Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation, in Tehran, Iran, 01 July 2016.

Political Journeys : Israel and Iran Prepare for Conflict

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Shortly after Donald Trump announced he would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, Israel and Iran carry out mutual attacks. The risk of war is increasing in the region

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Political Journeys : The tale of the tires

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Our Author ist going to embark on another of his „Geopolitical Journeys“. To find out what state the countries are in he doesn't cling to statistics. Why cars and supermarkets are far better indicators

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US-German Relations : The mutual indifference

KOLUMNE GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The histories of the United States and Germany have been intertwined since before 1900. Sometimes they were allies, sometimes adversaries. Now, German-American relations are governed by the principle of indifference. By George Friedman

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Putins Russland : Der oberste Russenversteher

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Russland und sein wiedergewählter Präsident Wladimir Putin weigern sich beharrlich, die Erwartungen des Westens zu erfüllen. Dabei hat Putin das Land zu sich selbst zurückgeführt. Er versteht, dass der Anschein von Schwäche gefährlicher ist als die Schwäche selbst. Eine Analyse von George Friedman

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Autoreninfo

George Friedman ist einer der bekanntesten geopolitischen Analysten in den Vereinigten Staaten. Der 67 Jahre alte Politologe leitet den von ihm gegründeten Publikation Geopolitical Futures und ist Autor zahlreicher Bücher. Zuletzt erschien „Flashpoints – Pulverfass Europa“ im Plassen-Verlag.

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