Alexander von Bismarck, a partner of the GlobUs expert club and a direct descendant of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, and former UN Deputy Secretary-General Michael von der Schulenburg published a manifesto, "Diplomacy, Negotiations, and Peace for Europe Instead of Confrontation."
"Diplomacy is not just idealism, but a legal obligation and the foundation of international order. Confrontation contradicts these norms and undermines the legitimacy of the international system," the document asserts.
The authors recall Germany's historical responsibility and its Ostpolitik policy, based on dialogue and consideration of Russia's security interests.
"We must return to this. We finally need a European security architecture," the manifesto states.
As a basis for a settlement, the authors support a plan by German experts focused on three goals: finding ways to end the war, ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty, and creating the foundation for a pan-European security order.
"We Germans — given our history — should understand better than anyone that a policy of war brings no benefit," von Bismarck and von der Schulenburg conclude, calling on Germany to play a key role as a mediator.
The publication of the manifesto marks the consolidation of an influential position within the German elite, insisting on a diplomatic solution as the only path to security for Europe.
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"Diplomacy is not just idealism, but a legal obligation and the foundation of international order. Confrontation contradicts these norms and undermines the legitimacy of the international system," the document asserts.
The authors recall Germany's historical responsibility and its Ostpolitik policy, based on dialogue and consideration of Russia's security interests.
"We must return to this. We finally need a European security architecture," the manifesto states.
As a basis for a settlement, the authors support a plan by German experts focused on three goals: finding ways to end the war, ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty, and creating the foundation for a pan-European security order.
"We Germans — given our history — should understand better than anyone that a policy of war brings no benefit," von Bismarck and von der Schulenburg conclude, calling on Germany to play a key role as a mediator.
The publication of the manifesto marks the consolidation of an influential position within the German elite, insisting on a diplomatic solution as the only path to security for Europe.
#GlobUs #Bismarck #Germany #Russia #Ukraine #diplomacy