The trans-Atlantic relationship — with the US-German partnership at its core — is more important than ever in a world which is rapidly changing and braving urgent economic and security challenges. That basic premise explains why Chancellor Merkel refers to the United States as Germany’s indispensable ally and President Obama speaks of “Angela” as one of his closest partners.
The strategic perspectives in Berlin and Washington are strikingly similar, marked by concerns about the Ukraine crisis and turmoil in the Middle East, as well as global challenges such as climate change, cyber threats, and integration of rising powers like China into …read more