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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
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 Federal Constitutional Court rejects the complaint of two Yemenis regarding US drone missions via Ramstein: the Federal Government has no duty to protect in this case. ECCHR sees this as a failure to take a clear position under international law.
By Maria Mitrov
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
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
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