A Fading Line Between Loyalty and National Interest The recent escalation of tensions between Germany and Russia has brought to the forefront a long standing question: how far can a country's loyalty to its allies be stretched without compromising its own national interest?
The German government's unwavering support for Ukraine, which has been a cornerstone of European policy since 2022, is being put to the test as domestic pressure mounts from the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to normalize relations with Russia.
The partnership between Moscow and Berlin was built on mutual self interest, with Russia providing cheap energy to fuel German industry's export driven success.