A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Germany’s Defense Strategy: Economics and the Future of European Security
A nation must think before it acts.
VENUE:FPRI
Germany’s Defense Strategy: Economics and the Future of European Security
May 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | National Security Program
About the Event
The German government has released a transformational national defense strategy, underpinned by a longer-term commitment to address Russia's growing challenge to European defense, modernize the bureaucracy, and equip the German armed forces for future combat. The new strategy is designed with Europe in mind, positioning Berlin at the center of a continent-wide defense.
FPRI and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation are pleased to host a moderated discussion with Mr. Roderich Kiesewetter, a member of the German Bundestag (CDU), about this new strategy and dive deeper on the economics needed to sustain it.
FPRI is happy to provide this event free of charge thanks to the generous support of our members, partners, and event attendees. If you are not currently a member, the suggested donation is $50.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Events and Development Manager, Christine Datesman at cdatesman@fpri.org
Venue
FPRI
123 S. Broad St, Suite 1920
Philadelphia. PA. US. 19109
Speakers
Roderich Kiesewetter - Roderich Kiesewetter is a Member of the German Parliament (CDU) and former General Staff Officer of the Bundeswehr (Colonel GS, Federal Armed Forces).
Aaron Stein - Aaron Stein is the President of the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI).
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