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Nord Stream 2 - Germany's dilemma
Nord Stream 2 - Deutschlands Dilemma
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Abstract The Nord Stream 2 project presents the German government with the dilemma of choosing between energy and foreign policy interests. Geopolitical arguments often prevail in the political discourse. Yet, a weighing of priorities requires a look at the energy policy context, too. When it comes to balanc... view more
The Nord Stream 2 project presents the German government with the dilemma of choosing between energy and foreign policy interests. Geopolitical arguments often prevail in the political discourse. Yet, a weighing of priorities requires a look at the energy policy context, too. When it comes to balancing interests, there are no easy or "cheap" answers. With a focus on the energy context, it has to be emphasized that a cooperative approach toward energy transformation promises the greatest dividend for a balance of interests, but it presupposes a minimum consensus within the European Union (EU), along with the United States (US), Ukraine, and Russia. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Federal Republic of Germany; Russia; energy policy; economic relations; foreign policy; EU; United States of America; conflict of interest; geopolitics
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Interdependenz im internationalen System; Internationale sicherheitspolitische Interessendivergenzen; Energiesicherheit; Infrastrukturelle Erschließung; Fossile Brennstoffe; Geoeconomics
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 32/2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2021C32
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications