1. Merkel as a world star.
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MIDDLE powers , *INTERNATIONAL relations ,GERMAN politics & government, 1990- ,GERMAN military - Abstract
The article presents an overview of Germany in 2006, focusing on its international commitments, national interests, and chancellor Angela Merkel. The history of German foreign policy since World War II is analyzed, with an emphasis on the limited and controversial role of the German military. Diplomatic relations with the U.S., the E.U., and Russia are discussed. The author calls Germany a middle power, and suggests it is only beginning to move on from the traumatic legacy of the 20th century.
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- 2006