Jan Grolier
@jangrolier.bsky.social
🇪🇺 // Trekkie, Saarland-based // Slawa Ukrajini 🇺🇦 // ❤️✊😉
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Americans thinking China is a more important *partner* to the US than Germany, not sure what to make of that.
From koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/...
From koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/...
December 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Americans thinking China is a more important *partner* to the US than Germany, not sure what to make of that.
From koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/...
From koerber-stiftung.de/site/assets/...
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Merkel here expresses a sentiment so many Germans had following the fall of the Berlin Wall: that the big ideological fights were done.
That we now have to fight again for democracy and our system and freedom is something that we all need to realise.
That we now have to fight again for democracy and our system and freedom is something that we all need to realise.
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Merkel here expresses a sentiment so many Germans had following the fall of the Berlin Wall: that the big ideological fights were done.
That we now have to fight again for democracy and our system and freedom is something that we all need to realise.
That we now have to fight again for democracy and our system and freedom is something that we all need to realise.
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German armed forces train in the centre of Berlin.
@wiegold.de was there and has all the details: augengeradeaus.net/2025/11/kamp...
@wiegold.de was there and has all the details: augengeradeaus.net/2025/11/kamp...
November 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
German armed forces train in the centre of Berlin.
@wiegold.de was there and has all the details: augengeradeaus.net/2025/11/kamp...
@wiegold.de was there and has all the details: augengeradeaus.net/2025/11/kamp...
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Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
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“For Europe’s diplomats, that surge raises more than budgetary questions. It challenges the story the bloc has long told itself about who guards its security. And that question is making the rounds in Brussels, where officials are wondering how “European” Germany’s buildup will really be”
Germany’s rearmament upends Europe’s power balance
As Berlin again becomes Europe’s leading military power, Paris and Warsaw face a massive political shift.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“For Europe’s diplomats, that surge raises more than budgetary questions. It challenges the story the bloc has long told itself about who guards its security. And that question is making the rounds in Brussels, where officials are wondering how “European” Germany’s buildup will really be”
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„Many in Europe still think that a Russian victory in Ukraine will stabilize the continent and return it to the inevitable march toward peace. May there be more books such as this one in European bookstores!“
www.civitasinstitute.org/research/can...
www.civitasinstitute.org/research/can...
Can a Dithering Europe Stop Russia? | Jakub Grygiel
The European defense posture leaves much to be desired in the face of Russian aggression.
www.civitasinstitute.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
„Many in Europe still think that a Russian victory in Ukraine will stabilize the continent and return it to the inevitable march toward peace. May there be more books such as this one in European bookstores!“
www.civitasinstitute.org/research/can...
www.civitasinstitute.org/research/can...
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And now, three suspicious drone sightings in one weekend over Belgium's Kleine-Brogel airbase, where US nuclear weapons are stored as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements. All efforts to shoot down the drones or trace the pilots were unsuccessful.
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Alweer drones boven luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel: politiehelikopter ingezet, maar opnieuw zonder resultaat | VRT NWS: nieuws
Na verschillende drone-meldingen boven de luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel, zijn er eerder deze avond opnieuw drones gespot. Dat schrijft Het Laatste Nieuws en burgemeester van Peer, Steven Matheï (C...
www.vrt.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
And now, three suspicious drone sightings in one weekend over Belgium's Kleine-Brogel airbase, where US nuclear weapons are stored as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements. All efforts to shoot down the drones or trace the pilots were unsuccessful.
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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🧵 1/13
1. Braucht Trump Nukleartests?
Die drei großen US-Nuklearlabore bewahren seit dem letzten US-Test 1992 Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit des US-Arsenals ("Stockpile Stewardship"), indem sie „sub-kritische“ Experimente durchführen und mit Hochleistungsrechnern Simulationen durchführen.
1. Braucht Trump Nukleartests?
Die drei großen US-Nuklearlabore bewahren seit dem letzten US-Test 1992 Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit des US-Arsenals ("Stockpile Stewardship"), indem sie „sub-kritische“ Experimente durchführen und mit Hochleistungsrechnern Simulationen durchführen.
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🧵 1/13
1. Braucht Trump Nukleartests?
Die drei großen US-Nuklearlabore bewahren seit dem letzten US-Test 1992 Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit des US-Arsenals ("Stockpile Stewardship"), indem sie „sub-kritische“ Experimente durchführen und mit Hochleistungsrechnern Simulationen durchführen.
1. Braucht Trump Nukleartests?
Die drei großen US-Nuklearlabore bewahren seit dem letzten US-Test 1992 Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit des US-Arsenals ("Stockpile Stewardship"), indem sie „sub-kritische“ Experimente durchführen und mit Hochleistungsrechnern Simulationen durchführen.
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„The Bundeswehr plans to buy 400 Tomahawk Block Vb cruise missiles for roughly €1.15 billion, along with three Lockheed Martin Typhon launchers valued at €220 million — a combination that would give Germany a 2,000-kilometer strike reach.“
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Germany’s new €377B military wish list
A new procurement blueprint seen by POLITICO shows Germany’s plan to become the backbone of the continent’s defense revival.
www.politico.eu
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
„The Bundeswehr plans to buy 400 Tomahawk Block Vb cruise missiles for roughly €1.15 billion, along with three Lockheed Martin Typhon launchers valued at €220 million — a combination that would give Germany a 2,000-kilometer strike reach.“
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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“For small states like Ireland, this European drift is dangerous. It leaves us riding two horses that are now galloping in different directions.”
This really is a very good piece on Ireland’s (and to some extent other European neutrals).
This really is a very good piece on Ireland’s (and to some extent other European neutrals).
Superb piece by Ben Tonra in today’s Irish Tines, on Ireland’s strategic choices in a predatory world, with the necessity of a strategic pivot towards Europe increasingly apparent.
Everyone interested in foreign policy making should read this.
Everyone interested in foreign policy making should read this.
October 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
“For small states like Ireland, this European drift is dangerous. It leaves us riding two horses that are now galloping in different directions.”
This really is a very good piece on Ireland’s (and to some extent other European neutrals).
This really is a very good piece on Ireland’s (and to some extent other European neutrals).
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Die Strategie der USA und der Europäer mit Blick auf den russischen Angriffskrieg, durch Deeskalieren zu deeskalieren, ist halt krachend gescheitert
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Die Strategie der USA und der Europäer mit Blick auf den russischen Angriffskrieg, durch Deeskalieren zu deeskalieren, ist halt krachend gescheitert
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„and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier.“
October 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
„and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier.“
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Mit Nathaniel Liminski habe ich mir ein paar Gedanken über das richtige Verhältnis aus Staat, Industrie und Gesellschaft gemacht.
www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/gast...
www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/gast...
Handelsblatt
www.handelsblatt.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Mit Nathaniel Liminski habe ich mir ein paar Gedanken über das richtige Verhältnis aus Staat, Industrie und Gesellschaft gemacht.
www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/gast...
www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/gast...
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"Operations have been disrupted due to weather balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus," the NCMC said in its statement, adding that passengers were asked to follow official airport information.
www.reuters.com/world/lithua...
www.reuters.com/world/lithua...
www.reuters.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
"Operations have been disrupted due to weather balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus," the NCMC said in its statement, adding that passengers were asked to follow official airport information.
www.reuters.com/world/lithua...
www.reuters.com/world/lithua...
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„This isn’t a Russian “gray zone” war with Europe. It’s a real war. And the West is dithering.“
Die WaPo bespricht mein Buch
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Die WaPo bespricht mein Buch
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What if a Russian victory in Ukraine were only the beginning?
This isn’t a Russian “gray zone” war with Europe. It’s a real war. And the West is dithering.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
„This isn’t a Russian “gray zone” war with Europe. It’s a real war. And the West is dithering.“
Die WaPo bespricht mein Buch
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Die WaPo bespricht mein Buch
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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„Je verrückter alles (und alle) um ihn herum wurden, desto häufiger überraschte Wagner als Opi mit gesundem Menschenverstand, als Gegengewicht zur medialen Empörung, als Fels im Brandy.“ Lukas Heinser im Juli über Franz Josef Wagner, den Überraschungsfeministen: www.faz.net/aktuell/feui...
Stimme der Vernunft: „Bild“-Kolumnist Franz Josef Wagner
Während viele Kollegen im Alter die Welt nicht mehr verstehen, entpuppt sich ausgerechnet Kolumnist Franz Josef Wagner bei „Bild“ als Stimme der Vernunft. Was ist da los?
www.faz.net
October 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
„Je verrückter alles (und alle) um ihn herum wurden, desto häufiger überraschte Wagner als Opi mit gesundem Menschenverstand, als Gegengewicht zur medialen Empörung, als Fels im Brandy.“ Lukas Heinser im Juli über Franz Josef Wagner, den Überraschungsfeministen: www.faz.net/aktuell/feui...
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Bruno Le Maire becomes defence minister in the new French government. For how long, no one knows.
www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
Le gouvernement Lecornu, à peine nommé et déjà menacé d’implosion
La nouvelle équipe, qui compte douze membres du gouvernement Bayrou sur dix-huit et consacre le retour de deux figures du macronisme, Bruno Le Maire et Roland Lescure, divise le socle commun et accent...
www.lemonde.fr
October 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Bruno Le Maire becomes defence minister in the new French government. For how long, no one knows.
www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
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Movement in the Spanish defence industry
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Brothers in arms: Spanish defence merger raises conflict questions
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Brothers in arms: Spanish defence merger raises conflict questions
Brothers in arms: Spanish defence merger raises conflict questions
EM&E’s co-founder seeks deal with aspiring national champion Indra — whose chair is his elder sibling
on.ft.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Movement in the Spanish defence industry
on.ft.com/3VQViqQ
Brothers in arms: Spanish defence merger raises conflict questions
on.ft.com/3VQViqQ
Brothers in arms: Spanish defence merger raises conflict questions
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Was invited to Heute Journal Podcast to discuss hybrid warfare and drones
www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-...
www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-...
heute journal - der Podcast: Unbekannte Drohnen: Wie verwundbar ist Deutschland?
In Deutschland wurden unbekannte Drohnen gesichtet. Experten deuten das als Provokation Russlands. Sind wir vorbereitet, wenn Drohnenr auftauchen?
www.zdfheute.de
October 2, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Was invited to Heute Journal Podcast to discuss hybrid warfare and drones
www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-...
www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-...
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Re drone sightings in Europe:
I gave this interview a year ago and it could have been yesterday.
I gave this interview a year ago and it could have been yesterday.
October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Re drone sightings in Europe:
I gave this interview a year ago and it could have been yesterday.
I gave this interview a year ago and it could have been yesterday.
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By me.
Europe Can No Longer Ignore That It’s Under Russian Attack.
And why that may turn out to be a good thing.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/europe-russi...
Europe Can No Longer Ignore That It’s Under Russian Attack.
And why that may turn out to be a good thing.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/europe-russi...
Europe Can No Longer Ignore That It’s Under Russian Attack
Russia’s drone incursions have made European societies aware they are being targeted, which is the first step to responding appropriately.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
By me.
Europe Can No Longer Ignore That It’s Under Russian Attack.
And why that may turn out to be a good thing.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/europe-russi...
Europe Can No Longer Ignore That It’s Under Russian Attack.
And why that may turn out to be a good thing.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/europe-russi...
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Die AfD verliert alle drei OB-Stichwahlen in NRW. In Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Hagen. Die AfD wird in NRW weiterhin keinen Oberbürgermeister stellen! #KommunalwahlNRW #Kommunalwahl
September 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Die AfD verliert alle drei OB-Stichwahlen in NRW. In Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Hagen. Die AfD wird in NRW weiterhin keinen Oberbürgermeister stellen! #KommunalwahlNRW #Kommunalwahl
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If these drone flights were indeed a “test” for NATO, one might expect them to not continue indefinitely as eventually they just become counterdrone training for us.
Some thoughts tonight on @weltspiegel.bsky.social
Some thoughts tonight on @weltspiegel.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If these drone flights were indeed a “test” for NATO, one might expect them to not continue indefinitely as eventually they just become counterdrone training for us.
Some thoughts tonight on @weltspiegel.bsky.social
Some thoughts tonight on @weltspiegel.bsky.social