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German Foreign Policy towards Russia in the Aftermath of the Ukraine Crisis: A New Ostpolitik?

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This essay investigates the shift in Germany’s Ostpolitik approach to Russia as a result of the latter’s increasing domestic authoritarianism and assertive foreign policy, particularly its violations of international law in the Ukraine crisis. This prompted Germany to take the initiative in formulating EU sanctions against Russia. However, Germany has attempted to reconcile the sanctions policy with a diplomatic approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis by seeking ways of engaging Moscow on broader security and economic issues, as Russia is considered an essential factor in European and global security and a key energy supplier. Thus, Ostpolitik has not been abandoned altogether; it continues to play a role and shapes the long-term objectives of Germany’s Russia policy.

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  • Marco Siddi, 2016. "German Foreign Policy towards Russia in the Aftermath of the Ukraine Crisis: A New Ostpolitik?," Europe-Asia Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 68(4), pages 665-677, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ceasxx:v:68:y:2016:i:4:p:665-677
    DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2016.1173879
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