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Franco-German Relations Seen from Abroad

Post-war Reconciliation in International Perspectives

  • Provides a systematic analysis of Franco-German cooperation

  • Analyses external perceptions of the relationship, especially of the reconciliation process

  • Studies various current inter-state and international conflicts around the world

Part of the book series: Frontiers in International Relations (FIR)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    • Nicole Colin, Claire Demesmay
    Pages 1-7
  3. Reconciliation: A Definitory Approach

    • Ulrich Pfeil
    Pages 9-21
  4. Indo-Pak Reconciliation Through the Franco-German Mirror

    • Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy
    Pages 145-161
  5. The Deconstruction of Ethnic Identity: Germany, France, and Rwanda

    • Eric Ns. Ndushabandi, Rainer Schmidt
    Pages 197-209

About this book

This book examines external perceptions of the Franco-German relationship, both from a historical perspective and as a driving force for regional integration. By providing various country and regional studies, it analyses the various types of perception and self-perception in several regions around the globe. Here, Franco-German cooperation serves as a mirror in which third-party countries view their own situation, today and in the future. The contributions address the questions of if and how the Franco-German reconciliation and cooperation is perceived as a role model for other regions, especially for the reconciliation of other inter-state and international conflicts. A concluding chapter highlights the divergences and convergences between the respective conflicts, and proposes recommendations for actors involved in diplomacy and international relations.


The book is intended to provide scientific support for the implementation of the Franco-German Aachen Treaty of January 2019. It will appeal to scholars in political science and cultural studies, and to anyone interested in learning more about the Franco-German relationship and on external perspectives on it.

Keywords

  • Franco-German Reconciliation
  • Franco-German Relationship
  • Franco-German Cooperation
  • International Conflicts
  • Intra-state Conflicts
  • Territorial Disputes
  • Hereditary Enmities
  • Nationalism
  • European Integration
  • Post-war Situation
  • Peaceful Co-existence
  • Cultural Conflicts
  • Renationalization

Editors and Affiliations

  • Aix-Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence, France

    Nicole Colin

  • German Council on Foreign Relations, Berlin, Germany

    Claire Demesmay

About the editors

Nicole Colin is a Professor at the Université Aix-Marseille in France and head of a Franco-German graduate college “Cultural Conflicts - Conflict Cultures”, which brings together doctoral students and academics who deal with issues concerning Franco-German reconciliation in the European and global context.

Claire Demesmay holds a PhD in Political Philosophy and has been head of the Franco-German Relations Program at DGAP since 2009. Her research primarily focuses on German-French relations and on the European policy of France and Germany.


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Buying options

eBook USD 109.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-030-55144-5
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)