#027 - Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions with Liana Fix

How has Germany’s relationship with military power evolved since World War II, and what does its rearmament mean for the future of Europe?

In this episode of The Long View, the Kennan Institute welcomes Liana Fix of the Council on Foreign Relations to discuss her book, Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions.

Challenging conventional assumptions about Germany’s postwar pacifism, Fix examines the country’s military and foreign policy from the Cold War through reunification and the Yugoslav Wars. The conversation explores how historical experiences, political leadership, and shifting European security dynamics shaped Germany’s approach to defense.

Against the backdrop of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Fix considers Germany’s evolving strategic responsibilities, its role within NATO, and the risks and opportunities associated with its renewed emphasis on military power.

What does a rearmed Germany mean for European security, and how might its changing military posture reshape the continent’s geopolitical future?

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