A weak link? Germany in the Euro-Atlantic security system. OSW Point of View Number 47, January 2015
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2015

The political, military and economic parameters of German power influence the vision of the international order that Berlin favours. Politically, Germany is a regional power in the EU with considerable diplomatic potential. Economically, it is the world's third largest power with growing global trade and investment links. At the same time, Germany's military potential is limited and the German strategic culture makes the country sceptical about the use of military instruments. Berlin is thus ess