German Council on Foreign Relations

Looking Beyond Iran to the Persian Gulf

German Foreign Policy Must Get Serious about the Entire Region

The security situation around the Persian Gulf is a crisis waiting to happen that should make European policy-makers shiver. Possible scenarios include nuclear confrontation, severe disruptions of world trade, and a persistent environmental crisis that foments social unrest and could lead to the toppling of regimes and disintegration of states. While Germany and Europe have a key role to play on the Iran nuclear file, only contending with it is too limited. Instead, the next German government should overcome its nuclear myopia and develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to the entire region.

SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz looks on after an event to kick off his campaign, in Bochum, Germany, August 14, 2021.

Operation Olaf

With great strategic foresight and remarkable focus, the Social Democrats’ candidate Olaf Scholz is now leading the race to replace Angela Merkel. What to expect?

Bundestagswahl 2021

Die Bundestagswahl 2021 bedeutet das Ende der 16-jährigen Kanzlerschaft Angela Merkels und die Neuausrichtung deutscher Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik. Ein Anlass für die DGAP, der zukünftigen Bundesregierung konstruktive Handlungsempfehlungen auf Basis ihrer außenpolitischen Expertise zu Geoökonomie, Technologie, Klima, Migration, internationaler Ordnung und Sicherheit anzubieten. Wir laden Sie ein, mit uns über die Publikationen und Veranstaltungen in diesem Dossier in den Dialog zu treten.
 

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