In the conflict in Sudan, diplomatic efforts are focusing too heavily on the two main warring parties, the SAF and RSF, criticize Ulf Terlinden from the Böll Foundation and Ahmed Kodouda from the Impact Policy Group. A peace process without the participation of civilian actors is doomed to failure.
By Ulf Terlinden and Ahmed Kodouda
CDU defense politician Kerstin Vieregge calls for more training capacity for the new conscripts.
By Nana Brink
On Oct. 1, the Kremlin launched another conscription campaign – the largest since 2016. An electronic conscription register is intended to facilitate recruitment.
By Maria Mitrov
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are hinting at a realignment of the US military. What consequences this will have for Europe remains to be seen – especially as different tones can be heard from the ranks of the US military.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
If the Bundeswehr wants to recruit enough volunteers for the new military service, it still has a lot of convincing to do. A very large majority of 14 to 29-year-olds reject the service. This is the result of an exclusive survey.
By Viktor Funk
Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.
By Stephan Israel
Armaments start-ups are now staging themselves like hip tech companies. But the new nonchalance harbors risks: If you display your company logo at the airport or train station, you are not delivering innovation, but rather an opportunity for espionage.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Finnish ambassador in Berlin, Kai Sauer, has called for more German-Finnish industrial cooperation. In an interview with Table.Briefings, the diplomat spoke of "very strong expertise in the IT sector."
By Gabriel Bub
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Researchers and representatives of the "AI & Defense" working group want a strategy for the use of AI and greater cooperation between the Bundeswehr and industry.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Nana Brink
