In Germany, defense has become a major topic ahead of snap elections on February 23rd. Pressure is mounting on Germany to boost its military capabilities: Both from US President Donald Trump and from European NATO countries closer to Russia. So, what’s holding Germany back? And who’s stepping up instead?
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The threat on NATO’s doorstep
0:57 Germany is stepping up its defense
3:29 How much US is in Germany and NATO
6:42 The weight of history
11:40 Ukraine and Germany’s ‘Zeitenwende’
16:57 What are the alternatives?
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