Ernstfall – What if Russia Attacks NATO? Inside a German Wargame
WELTWhat if Russia attacked NATO? How would Germany respond? And where are our weaknesses? We wanted answers. In a wargame, we simulate an attack on NATO’s eastern flank. Politicians, former military officials, and experts take on the roles of the German government for a day. A second team plays the Kremlin. The wargame triggered an international debate. It's the reason we decided to publish our resul... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | a month ago |
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Inside a German Wargame
The wargame is heading toward a decisive moment. In our fictional scenario, Russian troops are digging in. And Europe is struggling to find a response that neither triggers panic at home nor signals weakness abroad. The overar... more
Inside a German Wargame
Europe's post-war order is facing its most severe test yet in our simulation. While the fictional German cabinet searches for a way out, the Red Team playing the Kremlin has a plan ready — one that targets Germany's role as N... more
Inside a German Wargame
What happens when a looming escalation suddenly becomes reality? In our wargame, Russian troops have entered southern Lithuania, blocking the only land corridor connecting the Baltic states to the rest of NATO territory. Berli... more
Inside a German Wargame
In Episode 2, Germany’s crisis cabinet tries to move from reacting to taking the initiative. The Blue Team orders military exercises in Lithuania to demonstrate resolve. But the Bundeswehr is still in the process of building u... more
Inside a German Wargame
Imagine this: It is October 2026. The day has barely begun when Germany’s federal government is confronted with its gravest security crisis in decades. In a fictional scenario, Russia is threatening NATO’s eastern flank while ... more
Inside a German Wargame
What if Russia attacked NATO? How would Germany respond? And where are our weaknesses?
We wanted answers. In a wargame, we simulate an attack on NATO’s eastern flank. Politicians, former military officials, and experts take o... more
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This series centers on a dramatized wargame that simulates a Russian attack on NATO's eastern flank, with German authorities and military officials playing the government side against a separate Kremlin team. Episodes explore crisis decision-making, legal frameworks, civilian resilience, and information warfare, highlighting tensions between alliance cohesion, US involvement, and Europe's autonomous defense posture. Noteworthy elements include heavy emphasis on Article 5 discussions, civil protection, and strategic narratives, all presented through granular scenario play, expert commentary, and real-world institutional references. The show is likely to attract listeners who want deep, policy-forward analysis of crisis response, defense plan... more
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