The separation of security and economic objectives in foreign policy, which was often sought in international political issues in the past, has outlived its usefulness. The transition to a more power-based order can be felt around the world. International economic instruments and agreements are increasingly used to achieve various foreign policy goals. These are simultaneously used to promote own political interests, sometimes to the detriment of partner countries. This “weaponised interdependence” makes it necessary for Germany and the European Union to assess their vulnerabilities and to design their own defensive and offensive strategies.
Instruments of a strategic foreign economic policy | Bruegel
