Germany is Back
Chancellor Merz, Defense Investment, and the NATO Summit Since Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine more than eleven years ago, German leaders have struggled to find a fitting response to the …
Operation Plan Germany
Defense Is More Than Tanks and Drones Roughly a year ago, the German government took a significant step in the realm of homeland defense by adopting the classified “Operationsplan Deutschland” …
“Never again Ignore”
Why supporting Ukraine is a strategic necessity, not simply a moral obligation Support for Ukraine is a strategic necessity. However, in Germany, support for the beleaguered country is mainly portrayed …
Memo for Merz
Safeguarding German Security in a Turbulent World Dear Friedrich Merz, Congratulations on your election victory. Your party scored slightly lower than expected, but the CDU/CSU once again emerged as Germany’s …
Germany’s Zeitenwende 2.0: This Time for Real?
Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Change in Germany’s Foreign and Security Policy Amid Coalition Negotiations For years, European and transatlantic allies have urged Germany to take on greater responsibility for …
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Defense is the Prime Ministry
As coalition negotiations to form the new German government begin, the defense portfolio will now be a key ministry in the new cabinet. Instead of trying to get the foreign …
The State of Tension
A Necessary Tool or a Step Too Far? “Germany is not at war, but it is not at peace either.” Statements like this have become increasingly common in recent months. …
Germany’s Accession to the United Nations Command and Why It Matters
The Korean Peninsula has once again become the focus of global attention. This is not only due to an attempt by South Korean President Yoon to impose martial law, which …
The Ukraine War and the German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 16, setting the stage for an early election expected on February 23, 2025. This was the culmination …
Germany’s Military Deployment to Lithuania
Rough Terrain Ahead for the Bundeswehr The Eurasian lynx is the largest wild cat native to Lithuania. Soon, this cat will be joined in its forested habitat by much larger, …
Germany’s Strategic Challenges after a Turbulent Month
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his national security team visited the United States July 9-11, and their engagement highlights the strategic challenges that Berlin must confront as the United States …
Redressing the Citizen in Uniform
Analyzing the Past and Future of German Conscription The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s 75th anniversary is a milestone. It is also a reminder of the importance of a strong security …
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Delivers Address at Johns Hopkins University
On Thursday, May 9, the American-German Institute and the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies co-hosted German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in …
We Have Closed Our Eyes for Too Long
This article originally appeared in German in Fuldaer Zeitung on February 1, 2024. Europeans are anxiously watching the Republican primaries in the United States, hoping and looking for signs that …
