Commentary
Sophia Besch
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In The Media
Don’t Let Zeitenwende Get Derailed
The multiple crises that Europe is currently faced with provide plenty of opportunities for Germany to lead the way on crucial policy issues rather than wait to be pushed.
By Sophia Besch
Published on Nov 21, 2022
About the Author
Sophia Besch
Senior Fellow, Europe Program
Sophia Besch is a senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her research focuses on European foreign and defense policy.
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