The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
The Ministry of Defense (BMVg) wants to stick to a mandatory physical examination for everyone from 2027.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The establishment of a drone fleet to monitor the Baltic Sea has been delayed. A planned declaration of intent by the NATO countries bordering the Baltic Sea has been postponed until spring. This is due to unanswered questions regarding the participation of the member states.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Disposable agents are a tool of hybrid warfare – recruited on dubious Telegram channels for one-off missions. How do the security authorities deal with them? Christopher Nehring from the Cyberintelligence Institute advises: digital prevention.
By Christopher Nehring
A quarter of a century after Bill Clinton at Camp David, a US president is once again taking the lead in building a regional peace order for the Middle East. Trump’s transactional approach could serve as a model for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip by Gulf and EU states.
By Markus Bickel
Despite the celebratory mood in Sharm El Sheikh, key questions regarding a post-war order for Gaza remain unanswered. Merz is struggling for political influence, but the Europeans are still on the sidelines.
By Stefan Braun
The global community is looking at the release of the Israeli hostages and celebrating US President Donald Trump in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the other hand, is still under pressure.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU wants to develop drone defenses as part of a 360-degree approach. The Commission will present its roadmap for defense capability 2030 this Thursday. The industry is calling for more commitment and clear guidelines.
By Stephan Israel, Lisa-Martina Klein and Robert Wallenhauer
A good hundred days before the start of the Munich Security Conference, the most important personnel issue remains open: Jens Stoltenberg has still not revealed how long he intends to remain Finance Minister in Oslo. This is fueling speculation about possible personnel alternatives.
By Markus Bickel
The CDU/CSU is calling for a mechanism in the event that not enough volunteers sign up for the new military service. Negotiators from the CDU/CSU and SPD want to reach a political agreement by Thursday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
