1. Germany-U.S. Relations: A Return to the Strategic Partnership
- Author:
- Lidia Gibadło and Mateusz Piotrowski
- Publication Date:
- 07-2021
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Polish Institute of International Affairs
- Abstract:
- Since Joe Biden’s presidency began, Germany’s relationship with the United States has improved. The U.S. made significant concessions, primary among them agreeing to the construction of the Nord Stream 2 (NS2) gas pipeline. This is a new opening for the U.S. in the bilateral relations and sets the foundations for the reconstruction of the strategic partnership with Germany that Biden sees as necessary to implement U.S. policy towards a post-Brexit Europe. However, the possible reluctance of the next German government to adopt a more confrontational policy towards China could be a challenge to that goal.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Bilateral Relations, Partnerships, and Nord Stream 2
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Germany, North America, and United States of America