What are the historical grounds for Germany’s Ostpolik? What domestic and international factors matter? How is Berlin responding to Moscow’s recent escalation? What are the drivers and constraints and who are the exponents and opponents of a (further) policy shift? In this episode of UI seminars, we discuss Germany’s policies towards Russia and Eastern Europe.

Speakers:
John Lough, Chatham House
Sabine Fischer, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
Angela Stent, Georgetown University & Brookings Institution

Moderator:
John Zachau, SCEEUS at UI

This seminar was held at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs on 9 March 2022. 

Read more and watch the seminar here: 
https://www.ui.se/events/germanys-policies-towards-russia-and-eastern-europe-continuity-or-change_125722

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