germany for the first time since the second world war sent troops into battle in the crisis over khosrowthe green party and the liberal party have been critical of russia and china, so while social democrats have traditionally had elements within them who are quite positive, that will change, especially since -- will be the foreign minister. it says in article 65 of the german constitution that the chancellor determines the guidelines of policy. so there might be a little schism in the government. schulz might try to push back, and that will be interesting to see if he is able and willing and interested in pushing back on foreign policy. i think the fundamental reason is it will be more vocal in the criticism of the likes of russia. >> picking up some of what he said, do you expect this government to take a hard-line on some of the foreign policy issues, particularly with regard to russia and what is doing in europe right now with regards to ukraine and belarus and taking a chance to -- tougher stance on china? >> i agree that the mood toward russia is likely to tighten up and the german