When the newly formed middle class in China begins to perceive its interests and discovers the value of the rule of law, the existing power structure will lose its foundation. It is a process that no government can put a… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
Germans argue with the Americans about many things, from the death penalty to the relationship between security and freedom. We have to be honest about these differences. And yet, whenever we quarrel with the Americans, it amounts to controversies over different interpretations of values we share. You can't say that about Russia. Vladimir Putin fundamentally questions Western values. — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share
In recent years, the largest parties have shied away from making clear statements about where they stand. That was a huge mistake. I very… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
During the Cold War, the West was extremely careful not to allow the gap between the rich and poor to widen too far, first… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
Vladimir Putin is doubtlessly trying to drive a wedge into the Western alliance. When it comes to the Russian minorities in the Baltics, Putin… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
German leftists have still not understood the degree to which Russian President Vladimir Putting has drifted to the right domestically. Now, insightful observers are… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
When the newly formed middle class in China begins to perceive its interests and discovers the value of the rule of law, the existing… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
In Ukraine, there has never been a consensus behind NATO membership. Even Yulia Tymoshenko was noncommittal when she was still prime minister. Georgia under… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
In many regards, the West is dependent on Russia as a partner. Showing consideration for Russian sensitivities when it comes to old, historical bonds… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
Germany is not the only country that one could call post-heroic. But there is an additional aspect for Germany when it comes to this… — Heinrich August Winkler Copy Share Image
