Trump is threatening to withdraw 5,000 or more troops from Germany. This would affect the US military and complicate Washington’s international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Katharina Kort
Despite China’s punitive measures against European defense companies, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo does not foresee any serious consequences for Taiwan’s security. At the same time, Japan is emerging as a more prominent potential partner.
By Fabian Peltsch
US media are reporting conflicting accounts about possible Chinese arms deliveries to Iran. Some say shipments have already taken place, while others describe deliveries still being planned via third countries. China denies the reports.
By Manuel Liu
Ukraine has led the way. Now the US military is also turning to more cost-effective drones and defensive missiles. It’s not just startups developing these low-cost weapons – the US military is too. An overview.
By Katharina Kort
In US military and government circles, two scenarios are being discussed: the capture of Kharg Island to open the Strait of Hormuz, and the recovery of Iran’s uranium reserves. Both operations would be complex and risky – even if that is not how US President Trump portrays them.
By Katharina Kort
The debate is an old one, but it flares up again and again: What does the German government know about the activities of the US military at its base?
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The US remains the strongest military power in the world, global defense spending continues to rise and outlawed anti-personnel mines could be used again in NATO.
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The US Department of Defense is prioritizing the “Western Hemisphere,” has downgraded Russia and China as principal threats, and will no longer provide a security guarantee to Taiwan.
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US bases such as Ramstein and Grafenwoehr are considered indispensable for US military operations in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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In its new defense strategy, the United States is prioritizing deterring China in the Indo-Pacific through military strength. At the same time, it signals a turn away from European partners and a reduction in support for Ukraine.
By Julia Fiedler
