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• Title:
  German Multi-Level Relations with Superpowers. The Comparison of Subnational Cooperation with American and Chinese Partners
• Creator:
  Ciesielska-Klikowska, Joanna;
  Kamiński, Tomasz;
  Frenkel, Marcin
• Contributor:
  University of Lodz, Faculty of International and Political Studies;
  Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska, PhD in Political Science, assistant professor at the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Lodz. In her research work, she focuses on paradiplomacy and city-diplomacy, particularly sub-state relations between the member states of the European Union and China. As a German studies expert, she deals with the political system of Germany and issues of European integration, including the importance of Germany in international relations and German foreign policy in the context of German-Chinese relations. Member of the European International Studies Association (EISA), University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). Scholarship holder of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD).;
  Tomasz Kaminski, PhD in Political Science and Associate Professor at the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the University of Lodz, specialises in the fields of paradiplomacy and city diplomacy, particularly in the context of the European Union’s policy towards China. His research has received support from numerous funding sources, including the European Commission’s Horizon 2020, Jean Monnet Module programs, and the Polish National Science Centre. Kaminski is also a co-author of the book ‘The Role of Regions in EU-China Relations.’ To learn more about Kaminski’s work and publications, visit his website at www.tomaszkaminski.eu.;
  Marcin Frenkel, PhD in Political Science, assistant professor at the Department of American Studies and Mass Media at the Faculty of International and Political Studies, University of Lodz. Author of papers on international cooperation of cities and author of the book ‘Partytura na wietrze. Koncepcje paryskiej Kultury a polska polityka wschodnia w latach 1989-2014’ (Score in the Wind: the Parisian “Culture” concepts and the Polish eastern policy 1989-2014). His academic focus encompasses paradiplomacy, international relations, and Polish foreign policy. Member of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and International Studies Association (ISA).;
  joanna.ciesielska@uni.lodz.pl;
  tomasz.kaminski@uni.lodz.pl;
  marcin.frenkel@uni.lodz.pl
• Description:
  The article explores the role of German cities in international relations, particularly focusing on their interactions with superpowers such as the United States and China. It highlights the increasing importance of sub-state actors in shaping foreign policy within the multiplex world order. Through a multi-level governance framework, the study examines how German cities engage in paradiplomacy and city diplomacy, addressing global challenges like climate change, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange. The research utilizes a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys and interviews with city officials and experts, to analyse the scope and nature of city-to-city partnerships. The results show the most important areas of cooperation, forms of cooperation, success factors and barriers to the development of city partnerships. The findings reveal a dynamic landscape where cities act as crucial players, complementing national and EU-level foreign policy efforts. The study also discusses the challenges of limited coordination between different levels of government and the unique roles cities play in international diplomacy. The article argues for the necessity of integrating cities into broader foreign policy strategies, emphasizing their potential to enhance Germany’s international influence and address transnational issues effectively.;
  This work was supported by the Polish National Science Agency, in frames of the project entitled ‘The Role of Cities in the European Union Policy Towards China’ under Grant [DEC 2019/33/B/HS5/01272]; Polish National Science Agency, in frames of the project entitled ‘The Role of Cities and Regions in Transatlantic Relations’ under Grant [2022/47/B/HS5/00772].
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights:
  Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 Międzynarodowe;
  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0 ;
  Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska, Tomasz Kamiński, Marcin Frenkel
• Date:
  2025.03.29;
  2025.01.01
• Type:
  Preprint
• Language:
  English
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Subject:
  Germany;
  United States;
  China;
  city diplomacy;
  paradiplomacy
• Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11089/55136
• Data provider:
  Repozytorium Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
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• Type:
  text