THE END OF STRATEGIC AMBIGUITY? GERMANY’S NEW ROLE IN EUROPEAN SECURITY
THE END OF STRATEGIC AMBIGUITY? GERMANY’S NEW ROLE IN EUROPEAN SECURITY
Author(s): Oleksiy KandyukSubject(s): Security and defense, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine, Russian war against Ukraine
Published by: PIC Promotion of the Intercultural Cooperation
Keywords: Germany; European security; Zeitenwende; strategic ambiguity; transatlantic relations; Ukraine war; US commitment; strategic autonomy; European Union; defense policy;
Summary/Abstract: This article examines Germany’s pivotal role in reshaping European security following the 2022 Zeitenwende, amid the evolving transatlantic landscape of 2025. With the war in Ukraine ongoing and US commitment increasingly uncertain, Europe faces urgent pressure to take greater responsibility for its own defence. The study investigates whether Germany can credibly lead a more autonomous and resilient European security architecture, and what strategic, institutional, and political reforms are essential for this transformation. Despite notable policy shifts – such as lifting defence spending limits and deepening cooperation with France and Poland – Germany’s transition from a cautious civilian power to a decisive strategic actor remains a work in progress.
Journal: Ukraine Analytica
- Issue Year: 11/2025
- Issue No: 02 (37)
- Page Range: 15-23
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
