Germany overcomes history and prepares for war
After decades of enjoying peacetime dividends and American protection, Germany is now re-arming in a hurry. Troop numbers in the Bundeswehr had withered since the 1990s and spending dipped well below 2%. But with bellicose Russia on Europe’s borders and US support no longer a guarantee, that's all changing. The real question is: are Germans ready to be a military power once again? Guest: Dr Benedikt Franke, CEO of the Munich Security Conference Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]
Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
After decades of enjoying peacetime dividends and American protection, Germany is now re-arming in a hurry.
Troop numbers in the Bundeswehr had withered since the 1990s and spending dipped well below 2%.
But with bellicose Russia on Europe’s borders and US support no longer a guarantee, that's all changing.
The real question is: are Germans ready to be a military power once again?
Guest: Dr Benedikt Franke, CEO of the Munich Security Conference
Get in touch:
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]