How the Global South Sees Germany and Its Foreign Policy
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How do countries of the Global South see Germany and its foreign policy? This question was the focus of a forum at the GIGA Institute for Global and Regional Studies in Hamburg. The term "Global South" generally describes countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, which are often less economically developed than the major industrialised nations.
The main question of the event was what expectations and experiences people in these regions associate with Germany. The discussion often covers topics such as trade, development cooperation, climate policy and international security. For Germany's foreign policy, the view of these countries is important, because it shows how partnerships are perceived and where trust exists or is missing.
The discussion makes clear that the perspective of the Global South is often less visible in German public debate than the view of the Western industrialised countries. Experts therefore stress the exchange between science, politics and civil society as an important step towards better understanding these relationships.
Further details about the results of the forum are not yet available. However, the topic remains relevant, because Germany wants to continue expanding its international relations in the coming years.
Sources: Informationsdienst Wissenschaft
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