Lithuania in the spotlight – Why Putin threatens to attack the German armed forces and how this can be prevented.
A terrifying scenario: Putin feels powerful enough in 2028 to attack Lithuania – and thus the German armed forces leading the NATO peacekeeping force there. But it doesn't have to come to that. In his book "Black Tuesday," Tagesspiegel author Christoph von Marschall uses this danger as a symbol of why Germans are so often wrong in their expectations of world politics.
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A grim scenario: In 2028, Russia attacks Lithuania – and with it, the German armed forces, which are leading the NATO peacekeeping force there. In his book "Black Tuesday," renowned Tagesspiegel author Christoph von Marschall presents this scenario not as fearmongering, but as a wake-up call. It symbolizes Germany's often misguided expectations of global politics.
How real is this threat? And what can Germany do to prevent it? Von Marschall offers a clear-eyed analysis of the geopolitical situation, exposes flawed assumptions – and yet remains optimistic: Germany can handle a crisis if it wants to.
(in German)
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Christoph v. Marschall
Dates
November 2025
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