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The End of the Zeitenwende

Reflections After Two Years of Action Group Zeitenwende

This personal assessment challenges whether Germany's Zeitenwende has achieved its goals. While it reflects the author's views, not necessarily the view of all members of DGAP's Action Group Zeitenwende, the debate continues. In the coming weeks, DGAP’s magazine Internationale Politik Quarterly will invite more experts to explore whether Germany’s Zeitenwende has failed or what it needs to succeed.

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Dr. Benjamin Tallis
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Universalism and Its Discontents

The West should give up its messianism, but not its norms and principles when interacting with the Global South.

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Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff
IPQ
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A False Restart

Before the summer break, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ coalition had pledged to stop squabbling and do a better job at governing. But old habits die hard.

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Dr. Henning Hoff
IPQ
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