That Enduring German-Russian Complex

How Germany perceives Russia matters. Germany’s perception affects Europe. It affects the transatlantic relationship. It affects Germany’s reputation with its Eastern neighbors. And it affects stability and security.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Germany’s Ambiguity Toward Russia and Energy Security http://www.europeansources.info/record/germanys-ambiguity-toward-russia-and-energy-security/

ESO: Background information: Russia’s Manipulation of Germany’s Refugee Problems http://www.europeansources.info/record/russias-manipulation-of-germanys-refugee-problems/

Körber-Stiftung: Report, April 2016: Russia in Europe: Rapprochement or Isolation? https://www.koerber-stiftung.de/en/international-dialogue/focus-russia-in-europe/publications.html

Bertelsmann Foundation: Report, April 2016: Frayed Partnership: German Public Opinion on Russia https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/publications/publication/did/frayed-partnership/

EurActiv, 10.05.16: Germany steps up its flirting with Russia http://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/germany-steps-up-its-flirting-with-russia/

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