Appeasement gegenüber neo-osmanischen Entwicklungen Es hat sich mittlerweile zu einer Selbstverständlichkeit unter den führenden Großmächten und europäischen Staaten entwickelt, wegzuschauen, wenn die Türkei wieder im Begriff ist den Bogen zu überspannen. Die Taktik der Appeasement-Politik ist dennoch keine Neuheit in der europäischen Außenpolitik. Historisch ist der Begriff symbolisch für die Zeit vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg,
Appeasement towards neo-Ottoman & pan-Turkic tendencies It has now become a matter of routine among the leading superpowers and European states to look away when Turkey is about to cross the line again. Nevertheless, the tactic of appeasement policy is nothing new in European foreign policy. Historically, the term is symbolic of the period before
The frozen conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh: The limits of diplomacy The conflict over Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh is a 30-year conflict with roots going back to the first half of the 20th century. The prospect of long-term peace is hardly noticeable from the current perspective. The fronts have hardened and great powers are practising a balancing act on the
Russia & China: An uncertain partnership of convenience The geopolitical situation of the last years and decades has changed fundamentally. The once stable bipolar world order of the Cold War is now being followed by a multipolar period in which the cards are being reshuffled and the major players have to find themselves anew. It
The international arena of diplomacy: Vienna as a bridge builder Vienna was the home of several heads of state, kings, diplomats and delegations for more than six months. During the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the great powers restored the European order. The capital of the Habsburg monarchy was once known as the playing field
United, but diverse Europe: A perspective For many centuries, European powers competed with each other by shifting the power in one or the other direction. Countless wars between major powers shape the image of Europe. Especially, the colonial wars between France and Great Britain on the one side and the endless balancing of power between
NATO and the EU: An uneasy relationship of obstacles 43% of Europeans believe that decisions about European security policy should be taken by the EU. Although only 17% prefer NATO in terms of European security policy, the EU security policy is often linked to NATO in public. While security policy was fundamentally determined by the
Surviving in an anarchic world: More than a struggle for power Speaking about international relations from a realist(ic) point of view, is speaking about a world full of states trying to survive in an anarchic system. Everyone of us knows, that breaking the rules within a state can lead to a confrontation with the police
The Middle East: The legacy of World War I in the sights of the Great Powers The consequences of the policy of division No other region in the world has been plagued by crises as the Middle East in recent decades. The chessboard of the great powers has not only been hit by wars since
Otto von Bismarck: The conservative mastermind of Realpolitik
Otto von Bismarck: The conservative mastermind of Realpolitik When talking about the greatest German statesman/woman, names such as Konrad Adenauer, Willy Brandt or Helmut Schmidt are often mentioned. Well, it should be pointed out that the foundation for a modern and above all unified Germany, which has only existed for about 150 years, was laid