Germany overcomes history and prepares for war
Troop numbers in the Bundeswehr had withered since the 1990s and spending dipped well below 2%.
But with bellicose Russia on Europe's borders and US support no longer a guarantee, that's all changing.
The real question is: are Germans ready to be a military power once again?
Guest: Dr Benedikt Franke, CEO of the Munich Security Conference
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