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
Not only southwest of Damascus but also along the Syrian–Iraqi border, violence has escalated for days. Drone attacks on oil fields run by international companies have cut production in half since the start of the week.
By Markus Bickel
In its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework, the European Commission has earmarked EUR 131 billion for defense and space. That’s nearly five times more than before and represents the single biggest increase of any budget line.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
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 arms industry has a problem, writes Marc Niclas. Despite the multiplication of spending on defense, little of the money is reaching medium-sized companies. This could lead to key skills being lost.
By Marc Niclas
The UN Working Group on Cyber Security (OEWG) has agreed to set up a permanent format at the UN on cyber security. However, the working group's successes have been limited.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Donald Trump's former national security advisor, John Bolton, does not see the US President making a U-turn on Ukraine policy, despite Patriot commitments.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Germany and the US are drawing closer on the issue of Patriot systems, and US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Russian wartime leader Vladimir Putin. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Yulia Svyrydenko has made a name for herself in negotiating the raw materials deal with the US and is now set to become the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. Her predecessor, Denys Shmyhal, will probably move to the Ministry of Defense.
By Denis Trubetskoy
