German Foreign Policy Determinants under Merkel Custody (2005-2014)

Abstract

The Foreign Policy of any state means permanent interests as a fundamental feature of its policy, given that in the political field it is claimed that there are neither permanent friends nor enemies, but permanent interests. In other words, the foreign policy combines a powerful strategy of any given state, viz., its national security and the nature of its political relations with other countries. Therefore, Foreign policy helps in defining the position of the state and directs its personalities. Drawn on the three levels of foreign policy, this article explores how the internal and external factors influence the German foreign policy.