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04. March 2026

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in a guest article in the Frankfurter Neue Presse on Germany's ability to defend itself Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in a guest article in the Frankfurter Neue Presse on Germany's ability to defend itself

On March 4, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie published a guest article in the Frankfurter Neue Presse newspaper in which he analyzes Germany's capabilities to defend itself. 

Die neue Weltordnung erfordert dedizierte Strategien, um überlebensfähig zu sein
Die neue Weltordnung erfordert dedizierte Strategien, um überlebensfähig zu sein © Pixabay
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The current global situation presents Germany with a multitude of different challenges. The wars in Ukraine and Iran, as well as threats to internal security, endanger Germany's freedom.
The core task of states is to guarantee the territorial integrity, security, and freedom of their citizens.
For a long time, Germany has invested too little to be able to perform this task credibly.

Germany must align its foreign policy actions with clear strategies – both domestic and foreign policy. This is crucial if it wants to compete in the modern world, according to Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie.

You can read the entire article of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie here.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie is Director of the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) and Henry Kissinger Professor for Security and Strategy Research at the Institute for Political Science.