Constrained Leadership: Germany’s New Defense Policy
Will Germany substantially increase its international military role? What impact will the election of Donald Trump and the UK exit from the EU have on German defense policy?
Bundeswehr personnel board an Airbus A400M at Jagel airbase in northern Germany to support the military campaign against the Islamic State from Turkey’s Incirlik air base. Fabian Bimmer / Reuters
Germany’s new defense white paper says that it should contribute more to international security, including with military means. But will Germany substantially increase its international military role? And what impact will the election of Donald Trump in the US and the UK exit from the EU have on German defense policy?