▶️ Germany's security policy reality shock: How the US withdrawal and German fear of debate are undermining Europe's protection
Germany is experiencing a severe security policy reality shock as old certainties crumble. | | The US is overstretched and is demanding that its allies assume more responsibility in their regions. | For decades, Germany has comfortably settled under the American protective umbrella and portrayed itself as a "civilian power." | | This psychological comfort zone is now ending, exposing Europe's vulnerability. | | A narrow culture of debate and complacent elites have long prevented any confrontation with real threats. | Germany must now learn to bear significantly more responsibility—financially, militarily, and politically. | The outraged German reactions often ignore Germany's own past failures. | The new US security strategy does not end the alliance, but it does end Germany's status as a security policy free rider. | This shift represents a critical test for traditional German foreign and security policy. | The article analyzes how this reality shock is permanently altering Europe's position in the world. [...]
▶️ Read more here
