Germany

Which European power is Britain’s closest ally?

On the day of the French-British Summit, the Council on Geostrategy asks eight strategic experts to identify the UK’s most important European ally

Ukraine: What should Europe do next?

On the first anniversary of Russia’s renewed assault on Ukraine, the Council on Geostrategy asks leading experts what Europe should do next

Germany’s strategic culture is changing, but in odd ways

Dr Roderick Parkes analyses Germany’s strategic culture and the leadership style of Olaf Scholz

Britain: Europe’s challenger power on Ukraine

Prof. Richard G. Whitman and James Rogers analyse Britain’s decision to equip Ukraine’s armed forces with Challenger 2 tanks

Germany’s new security policy: A global ‘Zeitenwende’?

Sir Paul Lever analyses Germany’s foreign policy in light of Olaf Scholz’s Foreign Affairs article ‘The Global “Zeitenwende”’

Why Germany should provide more military assistance for Ukraine

Jacob Graff explains why Germany ought to provide more military assistance, including Leopard battle tanks, to Ukraine.

Germany and China: No ‘Zeitenwende’ in sight

Sir Paul Lever assesses Germany’s relationship with China and where there has been continuity despite geopolitical tensions

Why Britain should support the European Political Community

James Rogers and Professor Richard G. Whitman argue that Britain should embrace the 'European Political Community' and attempt to shape it

The end of Germany’s illusions

Sir Paul Lever assesses current and historic German policy toward Russia and what the war against Ukraine has exposed

A new energy policy for Europe: The significance of Ukraine

Dr Alexander Lanoszka, James Rogers and Patrick Triglavcanin outline Ukraine’s potential in replacing Russia’s fossil fuel exports to the European Union