1. Russlands Interessen und deutsche Verantwortung.
- Author
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Erler, Petra
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GERMAN Unification, 1990 , *ROLE conflict , *COLLATERAL security , *PROMISES , *RESPONSIBILITY , *POLITICIANS - Abstract
The article "Russia's Interests and German Responsibility" deals with the conflict between Russia and NATO that arose in 1990. Due to German reunification, Germany bears a special responsibility in this conflict. It is discussed whether NATO made a promise not to expand to the East. Although there is no contractual fixation, there are political promises made by German politicians, especially former Foreign Minister Genscher. Ukraine plays a central role in this conflict as both the West and Russia are interested in the country's geostrategic position. The question is raised whether the US and its NATO allies will respect Russia's security interests and whether German politics will remember the year 1990. An agreement between NATO and Russia would be the best chance for Ukraine to emerge from its ongoing crisis. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2022