'China can endure a conflict for a long time'

For the first time, Germany adopts a national security strategy. Stefan Mair, director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, is advising the German government on the paper. In conversation with Marco Seliger, he says that security policy is more than just defense and military policy. And: The great conflict of the 21st century looms with China.

Last updated: 24. July 2025