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Will Trump victory make Angela Merkel leader of the free world?

  • Written by Johanna Schuster-Craig, Assistant Professor of German and Global Studies, Michigan State University

After the election of Donald Trump, commentators have argued that German Chancellor Angela Merkel may become the leader of the free world, a role typically played by the president of the United States.

After 11 years as chancellor and as the leader of the largest economy in Europe, Merkel is certainly one of the most experienced heads of state in...

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