Security & Geopolitics
NATO's eastern flank, Europe's defense industry, security in cyberspace: today's geopolitical shifts will decide how much strategic room to manoeuvre Europe and the transatlantic alliance have in the years ahead. We make sense of what this means for Germany, Europe and the partnership with North America – with voices from across our network.
28.08.2026
“We have to accomodate the U.S.“
In a short interview, Prof. Dr. Peter Neumann answers current questions on international security policy.
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11.06.2026
“2029 is the Red Line”: SACEUR-Talk on Europe’s Defense Buildup
At the Atlantik-Brücke's SACEUR-Talk during the ILA in Berlin, Breuer and Grynkewich called for pace and honesty – and set 2029 as a binding deadline for Europe's defense buildup.
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20.05.2026
Canada, Germany, and the Future of the Western Alliance
The briefing paper by David Bosold and David G. Haglund examines the "special relationship" between Canada and Germany through the lens of "strategic culture".
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19.05.2026
Semiconductors, High Tech, Trade Power: The German-American Partnership Seeks New Answers
Under the theme “Forging a Future-Ready Alliance,” representatives from politics, business, and research discussed the redefinition of German-American relations at the German-American Conference on May 11, 2026, in New York.
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27.04.2026
What the Iran war teaches about partnerships
The attack on Iran marks the end of unilateral U.S. action, according to our CEO Julia Friedlander. In a speech, she traces how sanctions turned into bombs, why Trump is a relic, and why this war is also Europe’s war.
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17.04.2026
Why New Players Will Decide Europe’s Security
Cumbersome platforms, long procurement cycles, and bureaucratic institutions: Sven Weizenegger explains why Europe is losing the competition for talent and technology because of its own structures.
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31.03.2026
“We are experiencing the largest disruption of oil and gas supplies”
In our latest edition of “Better Be Prepared,” we discussed the implications of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran for global energy markets.
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19.03.2026
„The Effectiveness of the UN Security Council is more or less zero“
In our latest edition of "Better Be Prepared", we had the pleasure of discussing the relevance of international law with Monica Hakimi and Michael Kubiciel.
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17.03.2026
Can Europe Learn from Its Mistakes?
NATO veteran Dr. Stefanie Babst on a series of political missteps—and why Europe finally needs the courage to set things right.
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