Belov Vladislav Borisovich – Ph.D. in Economics, Member of the Directorate of the Institute of Europe RAS, Head of the Department of Country Studies, Director of the Center for German Studies, Institute of Europe RAS
The article examines the evolution of Germany’s economic policy in the macro-region of the Greater Middle East (GME) as an integral part of its broader geoeconomic strategy. The analysis encompasses not only traditional formats of energy partnership and trade-investment cooperation between Germany and the GME countries, but also Germany’s efforts to position itself in the region’s «green» transformation. It is noted that Germany has managed to preserve its economic presence in the region despite structural challenges, institutional constraints, and fragmentation of alliance frameworks. Germany is portrayed as an economic-political actor striving for strategic stabilization of its influence in the GME macro-region perceived not only as a source of threats but also as a potential platform for sustainable cooperative development. Special attention is given to the dynamics of hydrogen diplomacy, the role of German development institutions, shifts in the logic of investment partnerships, and Germany’s attempts to diversify the energy dialogue. The article is based on a comprehensive analysis of official documents, economic statistics, and expert assessments, highlighting the need for a strategic reboot of instruments and models of interaction between Germany and the GME countries. It concludes with an assessment of Germany’s potential contribution to shaping a resilient energy security architecture in the region.
Germany, Greater Middle East, economic security, hydrogen diplomacy, geoeconomics, energy partnership, investments
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