War in the Ukraine: Of Objectives and the Dispensable
Not aiming too high quite as often can save disappointment. And: hand in hand, more can sometimes be achieved. The...
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Times turning speech by Olaf Scholz: Not cowardly, but far-sighted
Chancellor Scholz has not let himself drift since his turn of the century speech a year ago. That was far-sighted,...
Politics in times of crisis: Better to hesitate
Wise political decisions are rarely made under time pressure. A defense of a disgraced political style. Choosing your moves is...
Media response to the peace petition: immoral is different
Wagenknecht and Schwarzer may be unsympathetic, but criticism of their appeal is justified. But the corridor of opinion should not...
Zelenski’s visit to the UK: It’s not just about guns
What is actually being fought about in Ukraine is now almost forgotten in the dispute over arms deliveries. Selenski recalled...
Peace Researcher on Secretary of Defense: “An Ejection Seat”
Peace researcher Michael Brzoska knows the pitfalls of Boris Pistorius' difficult office. Christine Lambrecht has stopped the procurement of further...
Boris Pistorius takes office: premises full of broken glass
Boris Pistorius takes up his new post. It has never been so difficult to be German Defense Minister as it...
Debate about tank deliveries: no bans on thinking
First battle tanks, then fighter planes? Whoever asks this question is suspected of betraying Ukraine. Taking risks is never wrong....
+++ News in the Ukraine war +++: Berlin delivers Marder tanks
Germany and the USA want to support Ukraine with armored personnel carriers and other anti-aircraft missiles. Russia wants to start...
+++ News in the Ukraine war +++: France delivers tanks
French President Macron promises the first delivery of Western-style main battle tanks to Ukraine. Selenski sees this as a signal....
German arms debate: Leopard, Kubicki and other tanks
Good device, bad device: The Berlin CDU wants to get rid of old Soviet tanks. At the same time, knowing...
NATO’s nuclear deterrent: Operation Steadfast Noon
Europe is arming itself in view of Russia's threats: NATO is rehearsing how to deal with nuclear attacks. Germany announces...
Green course on nuclear power plants: pointless yesterday, necessary today
Whether it's arms deliveries or LNG gas - the Greens have often been able to give good reasons for reversals....
Debate about tank deliveries to Kyiv: German errors
The German debate about deliveries of main battle tanks to Ukraine is being conducted with many emotions. But there is...
Advance of the Ukrainian army: aggressor in reverse
The thesis of inevitable Russian victory is faltering. Arms supplies help Ukraine, that's for sure. However, it is unclear how...
