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Germany overcomes history and prepares for war

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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

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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]

  continue reading

97 episodes

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