ChinaTalk

UkraineTalk: The View from Berlin

Mar 11, 2022

Noah Barkin, managing editor of Rhodium Group's China practice based in Berlin, dives into Germany's evolving foreign policy in light of the Ukraine crisis. He explores how Germany's military stance is shifting and the pressures on Chancellor Olaf Scholz from European leaders. The conversation also dissects Europe's expectations for China to influence Russia and examines the emerging divide between democracies and authoritarian regimes. Barkin's insights reveal the intricate ties between historical context, energy dependencies, and geopolitical challenges.

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Intro

4min

Shifting Tides: Germany's Foreign Policy Transformation

12min

Germany's Response to the Ukraine Crisis

8min

Germany's Quest for Freedom and Stability

5min

Geopolitical Implications of China's Stance on Ukraine

4min

Will Germany’s policy changes towards Russia have a knock-on effect on its attitude towards China? To get the view from Germany, I’m joined by Berlin-based Noah Barkin (@noahbarkin), the managing editor of Rhodium Group’s China practice.

We discuss

Whether Europe is pushing China to exercise its influence over Russia
How Ukraine has changed Germany’s attitude towards the military
Why the Polish president had to give new Chancellor Olaf Scholz a shake
The new “democracies versus authoritarians” paradigm

Consider applying to intern at Rhodium! https://rhg.com/job/research-interns-china-practice/

Outro music: 99 Luftballons by Nena https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpu5a0Bl8eY

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