Chinese Laser Attack in the Red Sea – Beijing Expands Its Global Naval Power
In early July, a Chinese warship in the Red Sea targeted a German reconnaissance aircraft with a laser. What’s behind this incident?
By Angela Köckritz
In early July, a Chinese warship in the Red Sea targeted a German reconnaissance aircraft with a laser. What’s behind this incident?
By Angela Köckritz
A new draft of the Conscription Modernization Act sets a deadline for the Bundestag to respond to a government ordinance on mandatory conscription. The aim is to prevent parliament from blocking a decision through inaction.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The new EU sanctions are aimed at Russia's income from oil trade. However, they grant Moscow's important oil customers, Turkey and India, long transitional periods. This allows the Kremlin to continue filling its war chest.
By Viktor Funk
The Lithuania Brigade is taking shape, but there is still a long way to go before the next milestone at the end of the year – achieving command capability. A wargame has now revealed weaknesses that need to be addressed quickly.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
A new draft bill for the KRITIS Framework Act could be sent to the associations in the coming weeks – right in the middle of the holiday period. This would leave them with very little time to prepare for the public consultation.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein
In the interview, former US diplomat Steven Pifer criticizes the Trump administration's military approach toward Iran. He says it will take time before the regime in Tehran resumes negotiations on its nuclear program.
By Olivia Nikel
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim explains in an interview how Taiwan intends to protect itself against a Chinese attack. She also explains how her government wants to shape its relationship with the Trump administration.
By David Demes
Last year, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil presented his idea of reviving a North-South Commission. Andy Sumner, Stephan Klingebiel and Arief Anshory Yusuf make a proposal on how this could be structured.
By Stephan Klingebiel, Andy Sumner and Arief Anshory Yusuf
Last October, the UK and Germany deepened their defense cooperation with the Trinity House Agreement. The new security and defense provisions in the bilateral friendship treaty significantly expand on this partnership.
By Henning Hoff
The German Defense Ministry is once again working on a new internal structure. Initial insights indicate that one man, in particular, is gaining influence. Critics are once again warning about the risk of increased bureaucracy.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin