THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF GERMAN POLITICS: AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

Ever-transforming economic and political shifts and ever-developing German position in the EU and world may lead Germany to more involvement in the world politics. This paper argues that we should analyze the German leadership in three domains; Leadership in European Community, European neighborhood and International politics. An in-depth research through analysis identify that Germany has already developed its leadership reputation in the European Community through European integration process since World War II, although Germany never declare it as leadership. The second domain, specifically in the case of its Ostpolitik, to some extent, Germany has inclined to come out of European sphere towards becoming an international political leader or hegemon but there are many obstacles, and challenges. Germany has the potential to enlarge its European Economic Leadership and Model of non-aggression in international affairs. This model can lead Germany towards becoming influencing power.