Bulletin n. 2/2011 | ||
October 2011 | ||
Yoder Jennifer A. |
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An Intersectional Approach to Angela Merkel's Foreign Policy | ||
in German Politics , Volume 20, Issue 3, Special Issue: 'Gender, Intersectionality and the Executive Branch: The Case of Angela Merkel', September , 2011 , 360-375 | ||
Angela Merkel is unique among post-war German chancellors in that she is a woman, she is from the former German Democratic Republic, and she is the first with a background in the natural sciences. This article explores how the intersection of these unique social roles have shaped Merkel's foreign policy. It begins with an exploration of the literature on women and foreign policy and considers its relevance for understanding Merkel's management style, ideology/worldview, and public image. Then the article looks specifically at Merkel's foreign policies toward Russia and the European Union, focusing on the substance of her foreign policy as well as her interactions with other leaders. The extent to which the chancellor has helped to bring more women into the foreign policy realm is also briefly discussed. | ||