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April 17, 2012

Why Germany Is Not Becoming Europe's Hegemon

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Is a more assertive Germany becoming Europe's leading power? Not so fast. While Germany has taken centre stage during the Euro crisis, it has neither the will nor the capability to become Europe's new hegemon.

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