The German Armed Forces need a revolution

To instill a new strategic mindset in the German Armed Forces, the German federal government must show greater resolve in persuading skeptics. Only then can the troops be made “combat-ready,” argues Roderich Kiesewetter in his book “Was wollen wir? Was können wir?” (“What Do We Want? What Can We Do?”), published today.

Last updated: 26. February 2026