The New Germany in a New Europe: The Domestic Political Dimension
Abstract
This paper investigates the political environment of Germany since reunification and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Significant aspects of German society are discussed, including Germany's history; the strength of its democratic institutions; the German educational system; the integration of East Germany into West Germany; guest workers and refugees; and German tendencies toward nationalism, patriotism, and Europeanism. The paper concludes with a discussion of the future implications of German reunification for U.S. policy. At issue is whether Germany should be feared or embraced, and what role the United States should play in guiding Germany toward satisfaction of its national interests, as well as U.S. interests, in the decades ahead.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA262239
Entities
People
- Clarence L. Campbell
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy