Germany has been walking a fine line since Russia invaded Ukraine. Although it has joined Western sanctions and sent some weapons to Kyiv, its response has been seen to be far more muted than that of other allies.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia can veto any resolution condemning its actions in Ukraine. In which case, the Ukrainian president Zelenskyy asks, what is the point of the Council?
<p>Counterfactuals can be a useful tool for historical thinking when they highlight continency. But they can be abused because they tap into emotional needs to place blame and fantasize about what might have been. </p>
<p>Counterfactuals can be a useful tool for historical thinking when they highlight continency. But they can be abused because they tap into emotional needs to place blame and fantasize about what might have been. </p>
Germany's historic Russia policy, which has been focused on "special relationship" diplomacy and economic ties rather than confrontation, has been struck a blow by Russia's escalation. What now for Berlin?