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Germany's Reluctance to Become a Military Power in Europe
41:34 - 50:56 (09:21)
Germany's public and military leaders are reluctant to assume a greater role in international crises and become a leading military power in Europe, with a majority of Germans rejecting the notion. The country's military is also limited in its operational readiness for conventional warfare due to deficits in air defenses and communication technology.
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A group of 28 intellectuals and artists have written an open letter to the German Chancellor, urging him not to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, to prevent Germany from being drawn into a war and limit the human suffering of Ukrainians.
41:34 - 46:34 (05:00)
Summary
A group of 28 intellectuals and artists have written an open letter to the German Chancellor, urging him not to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, to prevent Germany from being drawn into a war and limit the human suffering of Ukrainians. However, there is widespread reluctance in Germany to assume a greater role in international crises, and the country is torn between those who advocate restraint and those who support sending weapons to Ukraine.
ChapterGermany's Reluctance to Become a Military Power in Europe
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘Can Germany Be a Great Military Power Again?’
PodcastThe Daily
Concerns have been raised about the operational readiness of the German military's spearhead forces due to deficits in air defenses and communications technology.
46:34 - 50:56 (04:21)
Summary
Concerns have been raised about the operational readiness of the German military's spearhead forces due to deficits in air defenses and communications technology. In addition, doubts have been cast on the readiness of infantry forces after 18 armored infantry vehicles broke down during a live fire exercise.