The European Union is preparing to test its mutual assistance clause under a range of scenarios. Cyprus and Greece want to raise Article 42(7) at the informal summit in Nicosia. At the meeting of EU leaders, Kaja Kallas is expected to brief leaders on the bloc’s security situation.
By Stephan Israel
The ceasefire in Lebanon is facilitating negotiations between Iran and the US in Islamabad. The German government is signaling its willingness to take military action – German minesweepers could be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources in Berlin.
By Laura Hülsemann
Western allies have announced additional aid for Ukraine through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. However, insufficient weapons deliveries are fueling concern in Kyiv.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
At the Sudan conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced €1.5 billion in aid. But experts warned that without greater pressure on the external actors in the war, the suffering will continue.
By Gabriel Bub and David Renke
While Ukraine relies on Western aid to stand up to Russia, its experience in this area has become so extensive that Germany now wants to benefit from it. Defense cooperation is being strengthened.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Viktor Funk
Following Washington’s recognition of Venezuela’s interim government, US oil companies are also showing interest in investing in the Latin American country. In addition, the mining sector is coming into the spotlight.
By Ferdinand Muggenthaler
Despite official statements to the contrary, the willingness of enlisted personnel to volunteer for deployment to Tank Brigade 45 in Lithuania is still short of overwhelming. Young recruits, in particular, are likely to be hard to attract to the location.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The war in the Middle East is also worsening the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Food and fertilizer imports are becoming more expensive or failing to arrive altogether. At the same time, the fighting continues.
By Arne Schütte
Since Hezbollah entered the regional conflict, there has also been speculation about Syrian intervention, particularly in connection with disarming the militia in Lebanon. Although a targeted military operation currently appears unlikely, Syria’s growing involvement in its neighboring country cannot be ruled out.
By Anne Bauer
The wars in Iran and Ukraine have shown that NATO countries still face critical gaps when it comes to drones, low-cost air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities. At the same time, the conflict in the Gulf also reveals where manned systems retain advantages over unmanned ones.
By Viktor Funk
