1. Can and Will Germany Be a Viable Partner in a U.S. “Pushback” Strategy Towards Russia?
- Author:
- Hannes Adomeit
- Publication Date:
- 05-2021
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
- Abstract:
- Joe Biden, as presidential candidate, is on record as having stated that “the biggest threat to America right now in terms of breaking up our − our security and our alliances − is Russia.” As president, he asserted, “the days of the United States rolling over in the face of Russia’s aggressive actions are over.” The first months of his tenure in office have given some substance to such claims and confirmed that the new administration aims at containing and counteracting Russian malign behavior and to impose costs so as to affect the Kremlin’s risk calculus. Can Germany − and most likely will it − be a viable partner in such a U.S. strategy?
- Topic:
- Defense Policy, Diplomacy, Military Strategy, Hegemony, Leadership, Conflict, and Rivalry
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Europe, Germany, North America, and United States of America