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 …
Assessing the Zeitenwende
Implications for Germany, the United States, and Transatlantic Security The Zeitenwende marks a major turning point in German security policy. Fundamental shifts in Germany’s energy-security strategy, policies on security cooperation, conventional …
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. …
Episode 121: Climate Change and National Security
Climate change can create national security risks, test military resilience, and redefine how countries pursue their geopolitical interests. Sherri Goodman, author of Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight …
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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 …
Episode 118: Is There a Leadership Vacuum in Europe?
Who does the United States call when it wants to call Europe, especially as Germany enters a transition through early elections and France experiences political turmoil? Dr. Phyllis Berry joins …
Transatlantic Cooperation in the Next U.S. Administration
The next U.S. president will be confronted with a plethora of global challenges: war in Europe, a disordered trading system, growing geopolitical competition and a more assertive China, disruptive new …
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 …
Seize the Burden
A European Initiative to Put NATO on a Sustainable Footing Shortly after entering office in 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden exclaimed at the (virtual) Munich Security Conference that “America is …
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 …
