Germany needs to fundamentally rethink its security policy. The “turning point” has led to military support for Ukraine, but it has not sparked a fundamental change in mentality. For much of the post-war period, Germany has acted as if strategic upheavals in the global security architecture had only a secondary impact on it.
Foreign and security policy in Germany continue to be viewed as largely independent of one another. Military strategy doesn't play a role in diplomatic training, and operational history is neglected in the training of the armed forces. Considerations regarding a German National Security Council, which could unite both policy areas, have not yet been implemented.
The prerequisite for strategic action is a clearly defined goal, which is defined, for example, in the preamble to Germany's Basic Law (Grundgesetz): “to serve world peace in a united Europe.” This means that national interests must be reconciled with the preservation of world peace and international security.