Germany, NATO, and the Ukraine Crisis
In recent weeks there has been a considerable amoung of questioning in public debate in the United States about Germany and\u2014when it has been stated most bluntly\u2014how reliable Germany is as an ally. The reason this is all being raised now is because of the Ukraine crisis. On a few very high-profile issues, Germany\u2014according to this line of questioning\u2014seems hesitant to cooperate fully with NATO partners in supporting Ukraine against the threat of Russian aggression. But the reality is much more complicated than simply saying Germany is or is not a reliable ally. Dr. Ulrike Franke joins this episode to discuss this complex issue and provide the nuance and context necessary to properly understand it.