The Paradox of German Power and the Future of Transatlantic Relations

Since the beginning of the euro crisis, and now especially in light of the current migration challenges, it has become increasingly clear that reunification in 1990 re-opened the "German question". But although many perceive a "German Europe" emerging from the crisis, Germany is not, and cannot be, a European hegemon. Rather, it has reverted to what can be seen as the "semi-hegemony" it occupied between 1871 and 1945 - except this time in "geo-economic" rather than geopolitical form. What does Germany’s new role in Europe mean for relations with the United States and the future of the transatlantic relationship?