Andrea Rotter
@andrearotter.bsky.social
Deputy Director Academy for Politics and Current Affairs & Head of Foreign & Security Policy Division @HSS | Non-Resident Fellow @AGI | 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇲| | space security enthusiast 🛰🚀| WIIS | ex SWP Berlin, GMFUS fellow | personal views only
Ich freue mich schon sehr auf die Diskussion! 👇🏻
Amerikahaus@amerikahaus.de · 2mo agoAm Montag, 15.06.2026, 19 Uhr spricht Sicherheitsexperte @rodki.bsky.social mit @andrearotter.bsky.social über sein Buch "Was wollen wir? Was können wir?" (Econ), in dem er Versäumnisse analysiert & eine Neuausrichtung der deutschen Sicherheitspolitik fordert. www.amerikahaus.de/ausstellunge...
When I first started working on strategic communication in the #German #security policy debate, the #NATO #StratCom COE in Riga was one of my key reference points. All the more special to speak at this year’s #RigaStratComDialogue on communicating #military modernization. @stratcomcoe.bsky.social
One year in, #Germany's government under #Merz has set ambitious goals on #defense and initially moved with notable speed. Yet reforming systems and mindsets shaped by decades of peacetime remains a central challenge. My take via @amgerinst.bsky.social 👇🏻 americangerman.institute/2026/05/agi-...
AGI Asks: Assessing the First Year of the Merz Government
Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany’s chancellor on May 6, 2025. The country faces its biggest challenges in a generation: a sluggish economy, Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine, a …
americangerman.institute
Another Macron speech, this time on France's nuclear posture, and another concept: dissuasion avancée. Short summary from me shortly...
#Security is no longer conceivable without #space, now a strategic domain with political, economic & military relevance. Honored to be in the “Top 100 of the Table” as one of #Germany’s leading voices on space. Thanks @table.media for highlighting its geopolitical importance.
#Germany’s announcement last year to invest €35 bn in #space #defense by 2030 marked a decisive step toward positioning the country as a leading #military space power in #Europe. Today, the MOD articulated its commitment to strengthen European sovereignty through "leadership through partnership"
#Europe is adjusting to a harder era of power politics. Leverage and national interest are back and dependence is now a risk. EU diplomats call it “Europe’s Rubicon”: not breaking with the #US, but realizing credibility today means the ability to stand on its own www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
This was the moment EU leaders agreed Europe must go it alone
A subdued gathering in Brussels became a wake for a decades-old world order that’s slipping away.
politico.eu
New Atlantic Council study on #space #security: sober analysis of #US space policy, focusing on deterrence by denial, resilient architectures, and the risks ahead - from ASATs to worst-case scenarios - with important insights for #European allies www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res...
Countering Russian escalation in space
Beyond recommending changes to US declaratory policy, this report details why the United States needs a more resilient space architecture.
atlanticcouncil.org
Support for #Ukraine’s #defense, but with a condition – buy #European: The EU plans a €90bn loan (2026–27), linking military aid to EU or Ukrainian-made weapons in push to boost Europe’s defense industry & strategic autonomy. www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
EU mandates buy-European preference in new Ukraine assistance package
The language represents Brussels’ most explicit attempt yet in leveraging aid to bolster Europe’s defense industrial base, though not all members agree.
defensenews.com
Looking forward to discussing strategic competition in #space & the #US-#European challenges and opportunities, together with Antje Nötzold and @jeffrathke.bsky.social, organized by the @amgerinst.bsky.social 📅 January 13, 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM CET / 10:00–11:00 AM EST 🔗 Register for the webinar here
A New Realm of Strategic Competition
Germany’s Space Strategy and Its Transatlantic Implications Panelists: Antje Nötzold, Senior Researcher, Support for Arms Control in Space, University of the Bundeswehr Munich; Private Lecturer, Depar...
americangerman.institute
American-German Institute@amgerinst.bsky.social · 7mo agoNext Tuesday, January 13, join AGI, @andrearotter.bsky.social, and Antje Nötzold for a discussion on the changing geopolitical role of space, European space security, and the changing dynamics of transatlantic space cooperation. Register:
The #US Senate passed #Congress’s $900B #defense policy bill, also asserting congressional oversight of US defense policy by requiring the DOD to consult with lawmakers before withdrawing troops from South Korea & #Europe, restructuring global military commands www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Senate passes Pentagon bill urging Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence
The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administration’s military activities in Latin America.
washingtonpost.com
Major consolidation with implications for #Europe: Senior #Pentagon officials are preparing a plan to restructure the #US military’s command architecture, shifting the balance of authority among its top generals, downgrading several major commands. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military
If adopted, the changes would fulfill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.
washingtonpost.com
Exciting times for #space #security in #Germany! 🇩🇪 Germany published its first-ever Space Safety & Security Strategy, a long overdue milestone laying the strategic foundation. My latest article for @amgerinst.bsky.social analyzes key priorities. 👉 americangerman.institute/2025/12/dete...
Deterrence, Defense, and Resilience in Space
Germany’s First Space Safety and Security Strategy As announced in the 2025 coalition agreement, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defense and the Federal Foreign Office have unveiled the country’s first-...
americangerman.institute
Germany recently unveiled their first Space Safety and Security Strategy. @andrearotter.bsky.social analyzes this new strategic foundation for Germany's future conduct in space:
Deterrence, Defense, and Resilience in Space
Germany’s First Space Safety and Security Strategy As announced in the 2025 coalition agreement, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defense and the Federal Foreign Office have unveiled the country’s…
americangerman.institute
Spannender Beitrag von Frauke Niemeyer bei ntv-Nachrichten zur sicherheitspolitischen Bedeutung #US-amerikanischer #Satelliten und #weltraumbasierter #Intelligence für die #Ukraine, zu dem ich meine Einschätzung zu europäischen Alternativen beisteuern durfte. www.n-tv.de/politik/Ging...
Darum hat Trump die Ukrainer in der Hand
Wann immer Trump der Ukraine ein Ultimatum stellt, kann sie es ignorieren? Das wäre brandgefährlich, denn ohne die US-Satelliten würde die Ukraine enorm verwundbar. Wie wichtig ist der Weltraum im Kri...
n-tv.de
Herzlichen Dank an @table.media für die Auszeichnung als einer der 100 einflussreichsten Köpfe im Bereich #Security. Es ist mir eine große Ehre, Teil dieser renommierten Gemeinschaft zu sein und ich freue mich, dass die wichtige Arbeit von Stiftungen wie #HSS gewürdigt wird.
#Deutschland kann Strategie! Heute wurde die 1. #Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie vorgestellt. Damit setzt Deutschland einen überfälligen Meilenstein & ich freue mich, dass ich meine Expertise in den Strategieprozess einbringen durfte. 👉Meine Analyse: www.hss.de/news/abschre...
News
Wie im Koalitionsvertrag angekündigt, haben das Bundesministerium der Verteidigung und das Auswärtige Amt erstmals eine Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie für Deutschland vorgestellt. Sie benennt zentrale s...
hss.de
#Germany can strategize! Today, Germany unveiled its first-ever #SpaceSecurityStrategy – a long-overdue milestone in national security policy. I am particularly proud to have contributed to the strategy development process. 👉 My detailed analysis www.hss.de/news/abschre... [in German]
News
Wie im Koalitionsvertrag angekündigt, haben das Bundesministerium der Verteidigung und das Auswärtige Amt erstmals eine Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie für Deutschland vorgestellt. Sie benennt zentrale s...
hss.de
At final last Merz is doing the right thing for Germany. Germany should have excluded Chinese high-risk providers from 5G critical infrastructure six years ago. Better late than never.
🇫🇷 More investment, new strategy 👉🏻 #France has unveiled a new national #space strategy along with substantial increases in spending. President Macron pledged €4.2 bn in new funds for military activities in space, singling out #Russia as a principal threat in space. www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/publications...
Stratégie nationale spatiale 2025-2040 | SGDSN
A l’occasion de l’inauguration du centre toulousain du Commandement de l’Espace (CDE) le 12 novembre, est publiée la nouvelle stratégie nationale spatiale.
sgdsn.gouv.fr
#Germany to unveil its 1st #Space #Security Strategy next week, committing to international cooperation, promoting a sustainable & rules-based order, building deterrence capabilities & ensuring it can respond to hostile actions in space. www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deut...
Handelsblatt
handelsblatt.com
Definitely a must-read on the changed power dynamics in #Europe due to #Germany's substantial military build-up via @politico.eu: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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.
politico.eu
Must-read 👉🏻 A new CSIS report by @maxbergmann.bsky.social & Otto Hastrup Svendsen outlines 5 key tasks #Europeans should undertake to defend themselves with less #America & deter further #Russian aggression www.csis.org/analysis/how...
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence ...
csis.org
#Germany is set to develop a miniature missile designed to combat #drones inexpensively. Small Anti-Drone Missiles will be fitted onto Rheinmetall-made Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft vehicles and will be produced by MBDA, which has called the weapon DefendAir www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Germany moves to field a miniature anti-drone missile
The Small Anti-Drone Missile will be fitted onto Rheinmetall-made Skyranger 30 air-defense equipment, extending that system's reach to 6 kilometers.
defensenews.com
🛰️Als #AKJS-Alumna der @baks.bund.de freue ich mich, zwei Szenarien zur sicherheitspolitischen Rolle #Deutschlands im #Weltraum entworfen zu haben – als gefragter Akteur mit mehr Eigenständigkeit oder wehrlos dem Wettstreit anderer Staaten ausgeliefert. www.baks.bund.de/de/akjs/der-...
Der Weltraum 2035: Etabliert im Orbit oder abgehängt auf der Erde
baks.bund.de
Strategic move to strengthen #Europe’s #space autonomy: Airbus, Leonardo & Thales are joining forces, merging their satellite & space divisions into a new company to boost Europe’s independence in the ongoing competition with #SpaceX & #China #ProjectBromo www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
Raumfahrtgeschäft: Airbus, Leonardo und Thales formen gemeinsamen Satellitenkonzern
Offensive gegen SpaceX und China: Airbus, Leonardo und Thales wollen ihre Raumfahrtsparten in einem neuen Unternehmen zusammenführen. Ziel sei es, »Europas Autonomie im Raumfahrtgeschäft zu stärken«.
spiegel.de
EU countries have five years to prepare for war, according to a military plan that will be presented by the European Commission tomorrow and was seen by POLITICO.
EU to be ‘ready’ for war with Russia by 2030
The European Commission aims to help the bloc prepare “for the battlefields of tomorrow.”
politico.eu
A provisional agreement has been reached on the #European #Defense Industry Program #EDIP, financing defense worth €1.5 bn for 2025-2027 and intended to boost the EU's defense readiness by enhancing the competitiveness and the responsiveness of the #EDTIB www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
European Defence Industry Programme: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement
The presidency of the Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme stepping up EU defence readiness and strengthening Europe’s...
consilium.europa.eu
A great example of the much-needed 🇫🇷🇩🇪cooperation in #space: #Germany and #France have signed an agreement for Odin’s Eye, a #satellite-based early warning system designed to significantly enhance #Europe’s capability to detect missile launches 🛰️ 👏 www.reuters.com/business/aer...
reuters.com
