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The Turning of the Tides: Interpreting the Zeitenwende

November 16 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am

As Germany grapples with its “Zeitenwende,” the seismic shift in its defense policy, the pressure is on. Is Germany ready to step up as a major player in transatlantic security, or will institutional paralysis hold it back? This panel sparks a fierce debate on defense spending, military modernization, and U.S. expectations. Can Germany overcome its deep-seated hesitancy and meet NATO’s 2% target? With mounting global threats, the stakes are sky-high – can this historic moment define a new era of stronger, more resilient U.S.-German defense cooperation.

 

SPEAKERS:

  • Roderich Kiesewetter: Member of the German Bundestag (CDU), Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Oversight Panel; former General Staff Officer of the Bundeswehr
  • Stefan Liebich: Executive Director, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung New York City
  • Lieutenant General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart: Commander Multinational Corps Northeast, Szczecin, Poland
  • Dr. Stephen E. Sokol: President and CEO of the American Council on Germany
  • Moderation: Lieutenant Colonel Noah Genger: National Security Fellow/US Army, Harvard Kennedy School

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Date:
November 16
Time:
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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Venue

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-436
79 John F. Kennedy St
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
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