Germany: Strategizing for a New World Order

Unconstrained by EU foreign policy and ready to break out of the Franco-German alliance, Germany appears to be charting its own foreign policy course in a bid to capture some geopolitical clout. Berlin's contributions to the tsunami relief efforts, as well as its overtures toward Russia, are all part of a master plan which, if successful, will result in a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council — and a shot at becoming one of the major players should a multipolar international system arise.