von Dohnanyi:National interests

Turning Point in World Politics: What is at Stake for Germany. In a world of rapid geopolitical and technological change, Germany and Europe must strategically realign themselves. In the competition between the USA and China, Europe is already caught in the crossfire. This will also necessitate a change in our relationship with Russia. A sober, disillusioned view of the new realities is now essential, as Klaus von Dohnanyi demonstrates: We cannot rely on communities of values or friendships; rather, Germany and Europe must openly articulate and pursue their own well-understood interests with realism. In his book, von Dohnanyi calls for fundamental course corrections - in the realm of external security as well as in industrial policy, moving away from unilateral dependencies towards a policy of self-responsibility. An equally provocative and stimulating book - by one of the outstanding political figures of our time.