What is Germany's attitude towards Russia, which has developed over the centuries? Why has Germany failed to see that Russia is pursuing a policy that is against German interests? What mythology still surrounds the phenomenon of Ostpolitik? Who is Volker Rühe and what is his role in the enlargement of NATO? Is Germany ready for a real military conflict with Russia?
A conversation with John Lough, Associate Fellow of the Russia & Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, and the author of the book "Germany's Russia Problem" (Manchester University Press, 2021).
