Germany

Germany is a key player in the transatlantic relationship and—in cooperation with the United States—has been part of the backbone of the international order for decades. Germany is crucial to the European continent’s defense, with the role it played in reinvigorating NATO, and also Europe’s economic and political integration. Since war returned to the European continent in February 2022, the United States and Germany continue to bolster their cooperation, helping to pave the way for a strong US-European partnership, the benefits of which reverberate far beyond transatlantic shores.

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Balkans Debrief

Oct 18, 2024

How was the CEFTA deal secured before the Berlin Process Summit? | A Debrief with Manuel Sarrazin

Europe Center Senior Fellow Ilva Tare sits down with Manuel Sarrazin from the German Federal Foreign Office to discuss the recent Berlin Process Summit and CEFTA deal, in this #BalkansDebrief.

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Balkans Debrief

Oct 17, 2024

What’s next for the Berlin Process? | A Debrief with Simonida Kacarska and Klodjan Seferaj

At the 10 year anniversary of the Berlin Process, Europe Center Senior Fellow Ilva Tare discusses the future of the Berlin Process for the Western Balkans with Simonida Kacarska and Klodjan Seferaj.

Civil Society European Union

In the News

Oct 10, 2024

Braw in Foreign Policy discussing Germany’s attempts to derisk its supply chains from Chinese influence

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article in Foreign Policy discussing Germany’s efforts to derisk supply chains.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2024

Germany has committed to improving its defense. Its budget needs to reflect this.

By Ian Cameron

Without a long-term shift in Berlin’s mindset on defense, even Germany’s most promising defense projects won’t reach their full potential.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2024

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

By Jurek Wille and Friedrich Conradi

The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.

Elections Germany

Report

Sep 9, 2024

Defense technology and innovation in Germany

By Sven Weizenegger

This paper explores the critical aspects of defense technology and innovation within the  German armed forces, detailing the necessity for innovation, the role of defense innovation hubs (specifically the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub CIHBw), the significance of software-defined defense, the contribution of venture capitalists, and the importance of a  supportive legal framework. 

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New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2024

What Germany’s upcoming state elections reveal about the far right, Scholz’s future, and more

By Atlantic Council experts

The German states of Thuringia and Saxony are holding elections on September 1, and polls show that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could finish first.

Elections Germany

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Garlauskas quoted in VOA on Germany’s entry into United Nations Command

On August 8, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in VOA discussing Germany’s entry into the US-led United Nations Command and highlighting its role in enhancing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.  

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In the News

Aug 3, 2024

Bakir joins Deutsche Welle to discuss Turkey’s central role in the prisoner swap deal between the US, Russia, and Germany

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

Can citizens’ assemblies help counter a rising populist tide in the West?

By Moritz Ludwig and Joely Virzi

Germany’s initial steps at participatory democracy deserve a close look as one way to address rising populism that could threaten liberal democracies in the West.

Civil Society Elections

Experts