Strategic positioning and competitive analysis

Germany

From the analysis of the World War I and II, what the historians have concluded is that Europe since Industrial Revolution has major and indispensable impact in the political situation of the international community. The formation of League of Nations and United Nations was step towards conflict resolution of the European community. In the present world situation the formation of European Commission is viewed as historic deal among the Europeans. All major or minor political events are subject to the conditions, participation and approval of the European community. The Europeans has set an earmarked by implementation of single currency through out the continent. The Commission emphasizes on the need for having common and unilateral foreign and economic policies. All this has been achieved much because of the existence of the political understanding between the countries of Europe.

There are few reasons to as why the Europe has been involved into so many affairs related to international community. The answer is, 'strategic significance', and because of this the participation of Europe is requested in every single world political issue. The Europe is set of three countries, which mainly influence and formulate the constitution and operations of European Commission. The trio includes Germany, France and United Kingdom. Looking into the role and performance of each country individually, we observe that all these countries were and are involved in international political affairs, colonial rule, and economic progress with surging industrialization.

Europe's participation has much to be credited with its strategic location; it has proximity to Asia, Africa and American continents. All major inter-continental trade deals are subject to Europe's approval because the major sea and land route converges and diverges from Europe.

Germany is major contender in world politics. The political role played by the Germans is credited with the past of the country. Germany has been strong hold of Nazis, and this group under the command of Hitler was on the expedition of conquering successive number of foreign countries. Before World War I, the Germans were successfully able to reign and retain their supremacy and authority, and applied it on minor European countries including Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia. From then onwards, even after the loss of WorldWar I by the Germans, the Germans have successfully maintained their authority, and standing.

The strategic location of Germany has given undisputable position such that each and every European activity can never be conducted without her consent. This factor has provided Germany with an exclusive chance for participating into the political affairs, irrespective of the fact that Germany has no permanent seat in Security Council and lacks VETO power. It is observed that sue to the massive impact of the Germany in the Europe, the world community supports and request the intervention of the German government into all major political, trade and economic affairs internationally.

United States and United Kingdom are using diplomatic means for German support, to seek her consent in adoption of policy or strategy that both the countries formulate, however due to the German adherence to communism; the Germany, it is observed, always shares disparity and opposition towards the initiatives of the United States and United Kingdom.

Following factors highlight and signify the strategic importance of Germany in the International World of Politics,

INDUSTRIALIZATION

The implementation of World Trade Organization was of great significance and relevance for the German government. The country is the home of many automobiles and industrial unit that are producing units of international standard. The good reason for investing is mainly because of the economic policies of the country, the strategic importance of the country i.e. The produced unit can be easily exported to other parts of the world. Germany is the corridor for East and West. Germany has proven vast potential of massive technology, and economic incentives. Germany is ranked as the major exporter of the industrialized goods, and due to its proximity to all the major routes it shares major proportion of the trade. 'Germany leading exporter, Americans lagging behind.' (TIMES March 2006). The country has trade agreements with all neighboring countries and continents.

Germany due to its advance technology, and research work has performed miraculously, and its strategic location has further supported the ongoing activities and is responsible for the increasing momentum. Germany has been wise enough to build diplomatic relations with all the countries, and agreements are signed with other countries on the basis of the interest and profitability rather than difference of ideology. Germany has always kept the differences in the ideology on the back, and has forged relationship and understanding with the countries on the basis interests.

POLITICAL CONDITIONS

The World political conditions have depended Germany's continuous pledge and support towards its resolution. The reason for this again lies in the strategic significance of the country. The country has all the major and common adopted sea routes in its proximity. In case of military deployment of forces from others countries to Middle East and Africa requires the consent of the Germany for carrying forward the plan. Therefore, although Germany is not a permanent member of the Security Council, its involvement and consent is always required.

The German military is also viewed as the best trained military, and the country has good number of strong defense force, therefore the services of the country are always requested for whenever any military expedition takes place either in the command of United Nations, NATO or International Security Forces. However the country has its own political ideology, the German government has strongly opposed all unilateral military interventions, and has criticized United States bitterly for its Iraq conquest. The German government has successively achieved coherence with France; previously both the country shared stained relationship; however presently both the countries have agreed on all major trade, economic and international issues and share uniform opinion. The 'German-French Nexus' (Washington Post) has further strengthened the German's political influence, and is responsible for surging trade.