From Moscow to Berlin: Russia’s Military Ambitions and Germany’s Zeitenwende

As the war in Ukraine continues and Germany reassesses its strategic direction, a closer look at the evolving military dynamics offers a valuable perspective.  

Dr Klein focuses on Russia’s military strategy as well as on broader security policy issues, as reflected in her latest policy paper How Russia is Recruiting for the Long War. In her presentation and subsequent discussion, she will analyse Russia’s evolving military strategies, including its prominent nuclear component, recruitment practices of military personnel, and the military’s role in Russian politics and society during the Russian war against Ukraine.   

The second part of her talk will turn to Germany’s response to these developments in the context of the Zeitenwende—a historic shift in German foreign and defence policy. Dr Klein will consider how the new security landscape is reshaping strategic thinking in Berlin and beyond.  

Thus, from Moscow to Berlin. 

To participate, please register below. We are looking forward to hosting you! 

About Speaker: 

Dr Margarete Klein is the Head of Research Division „Eastern Europa, Eurasia“ of the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (German Institute for International Security Affairs) in Berlin. She is a leading expert on Russian military policy and doctrine, with a particular focus on security dynamics in the post-Soviet space. 

The event will be chaired by Dr Martin Laryš, Deputy Research Director and a researcher at the Institute of International Relations Prague.