Publications: World Economy

Russia under Medvedev

Posted on 2008-04-01.

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Initially observers in Russia and the West were firmly convinced that the newly elected head of the Kremlin administration, Dmitry Medvedev, would only be a “puppet president” under the excessively powerful head of government Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, however, most experts have changed their minds. In his speeches and interviews Medvedev announces a correction in Russia’s political and economic policies. He could—albeit not immediately—become “emancipated” from his role as Putin’s Crown Prince. Medvedev does not have his roots in the secret services, he belongs to the post-communist Perestroika generation.

The Legs of the Triangle – The EU-China Relations

Posted on 2007-12-11.

China’s ascendance on the world stage signals a major shift in the global political, economic, and security environment. The ability of the U.S. and EU to deal effectively with the challenges associated with China’s rise have far-reaching consequences both for transatlantic relations and for the effective management of China’s global emergence and the world order. The Bush administration’s China policy appears still contested and the future of Sino-American relations highly uncertain. China has not already become the world’s 4th economy and 3rd exporter, but also an increasingly important political power (total external trade now more than three times the combined trade of India and Brazil). In this context, it is not surprising that competition and rivalries within the strategic triangle are growing. While ambivalence has always characterized the complex U.S.-China relations, increasing frictions in a number of political and economic fields is rather a new development within the EU-China relations during the last 12-18 months.

Beyond Heiligendamm. The G-8 and its dialogue with emerging countries

Posted on 2007-09-13.

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While holding the G-8 presidency in 2007, one of Germany's main objectives has been to improve cooperation with emerging countries. The Heiligendamm summit launched a two-year process to give dialogue with China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Mexico a more structured and long-term basis without enlarging the G-8 itself.

Barriers in the Atlantic Economic Area. From TAFTA to a Free Market: New Transatlantic Trade Initiatives

Posted on 2007-05-23.

During its current term as EU Council president, Germany has been trying hard to promote transatlantic economic integration. But Washington—and some EU countries—have reacted hesitantly. For them, the primary goal is closing the Doha Round. A transatlantic free trade zone remains a long-term project.

Germany and Russia: A Special Relationship

Posted on 2007-03-01.

German elites enjoy their role as an advocate of European interests with Russia and often as mediator between Moscow and Washington but are struggling to balance promoting business ties, engaging Russia on liberal reform, and fostering the growth of the post-Soviet states.

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