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
The German government wants to procure armaments more quickly. Nevertheless, the Defense Ministry is sticking with the Dutch Damen shipyard, even though the construction of the German F126 frigates there will be considerably delayed.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In his book "Eisiges Schweigen flussabwärts," Zeit correspondent Michael Thumann offers more than a personal account of his journey from Moscow to Berlin. He delves into the shifting currents – and persistent stagnation – within Russia’s political system and its place in the world.
By Florian Keisinger
In July, Russia will attack Ukraine with more drones than ever before. Kyiv needs more defense systems against terror from the air, not least from the USA. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to make the case for this in Washington.
By Viktor Funk
Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa from the German Caritas Association calls for a strengthening of voluntary services instead of compulsory military service. Anyone planning defense as a compulsory task through the back door is gambling away the trust of young people, she writes in today's Opinion.
By Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa
Ahead of the national holiday today, Monday, France has announced closer cooperation with the UK on nuclear deterrence. This could be the starting point for more.
By Gabriel Bub
The Ministry of the Interior is not making fast enough progress with its risk analyses on chemical, biological and nuclear threats. Criticism comes from the Bundestag.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The new chairman of the Bundestag's Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann (CDU), explains how he wants to simultaneously monitor and strengthen the intelligence services. He also explains why the committee is big enough with only nine members.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Manish Tewari, Indian MP from the opposition party Indian National Congress (INC), explains India's role in a changing world order and talks about the future of relations between the EU and India.
By Julia Ganter and Leona Harting
