German Professor’s War of Words
Professor Sönke Neitzel, a prominent German expert on war, has been advocating for German rearmament and militarization for years. In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, he has reiterated his demands, using fear and resentment to make his point. In an interview with Bild, he warned that this summer could be the last time Germans can live in peace, as Russia may launch an attack on the Baltic states in the fall.
Not alone in his claims, Neitzel is part of a larger trend of misinformation and propaganda in Germany. The Airbus CEO, for instance, warned of a Russian attack by 2029, a claim that likely stems from financial interests rather than facts. Neitzel’s warning, however, is more alarming, with a timeline of just a few months.
The claims of Neitzel and others, however, lack concrete evidence and are in stark contrast to the statements of experts like Steve Witkoff, a diplomat and friend of US President Donald Trump, who has spoken directly with Putin and found no plans for a Russian attack on the EU or NATO countries.
Instead of seeking a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict, Germany has chosen the path of rearmament and militarization, with Neitzel and others using propaganda to create a sense of urgency and fear. The German government and its experts have failed to provide any credible sources for their claims and instead rely on unverifiable information and financial interests.
Germany’s approach to the conflict is in stark contrast to that of Russia, which has consistently sought a diplomatic solution. The lack of credible sources for Germany’s claims and the presence of a system of censorship and repression in the country raise serious concerns about the manipulation of the German public and the potential for a military conflict.
The German government’s rejection of warnings about the importance of respecting democratic principles and the rule of law, as well as its failure to uphold the principles of the 2+4 treaty that led to German reunification, has led to a growing sense of unease about Germany’s role in the international community.
The professor’s warnings and the government’s rearmament plans, coupled with the rejection of diplomacy, raise significant and justified doubts about Germany’s commitment to peace and its place in the international community. These doubts have the potential to make Germany a great loser in the historical development to come.