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Scholz’s Russia response inspires confidence, while Modi’s causes concern

By Tom Rogan
Published March 7, 2022 6:13pm ET
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Scholz’s Russia response inspires confidence, while Modi’s causes concern
As things stand, I’m happy to say I was wrong about Olaf Scholz. After entering office on Dec. 8 of last year, the German chancellor’s early actions did not suggest he would be a reliable U.S. ally. Scholz was hesitant to abandon the Nord Stream 2 energy pipeline, appeared committed to a weakened defense posture, […]

As things stand, I’m happy to say I was wrong about Olaf Scholz.

After entering office on Dec. 8 of last year, the German chancellor’s early actions did not suggest he would be a reliable U.S. ally. Scholz was hesitant to abandon the Nord Stream 2 energy pipeline, appeared committed to a weakened defense posture, and showed signs of appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Germany India NATO Olaf Scholz Russia Russia-Ukraine War Ukraine Vladimir Putin