Military Mobility
Germany is NATO’s linchpin for moving military assets to its eastern flank. Yet the decay of the country’s infrastructure, its prohibitive bureaucracy, capacity constraints, and vulnerability to physical and cyber threats cripple military mobility. This undermines Germany’s ability to fulfill its obligations under NATO’s New Force Model at a time when Russia represents an increasingly acute threat and Berlin is about to deploy a full brigade to Lithuania.
Towards More Effective Deradicalization
Communicating in Tertiary Prevention of Islamist Extremism
Merkel’s Other Legacy
Scholz Takes Charge
As Germany’s new chancellor prepares to be sworn in, the shape of his incoming government suggests that quite some change is in store for Germany’s European and foreign policy.
Russia’s Military Buildup at Ukraine’s Borders: A Challenge for the New German Government
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he does not accept Ukraine as a state and wants the United States in particular to recognize his self-claimed “spheres of influence." While all-out war remains unlikely, Berlin needs to find answers.
The Shape of Things to Come: The Race to Control Technical Standardization
BerlinsideOut
The podcast that takes an expert look at international politics from Berlin. Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Tallis, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Action Group Zeitenwende at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), and Aaron Gasch Burnett, a journalist specialising in German politics, we look at how Germany sees the world and the world sees Germany. Join us every Tuesday on all major platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcast, Podigee
