Germany Won’t Become the ‘Leader of the Free World’ After All, and the Germans Don’t Mind

One of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s most distinctive character traits has been caution. For years, it served her well and helped her sideline rivals and other rising stars.

"Germany Won’t Become the ‘Leader of the Free World’ After All, and the Germans Don’t Mind" is from the February 21, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Rick Noack and narrated by Sam Scholl.