The Eurofile LIVE: German Rearmament and Reflections on NATO's Ankara Summit

Please join The Eurofile podcast for a LIVE bonus episode focused on key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit in Ankara and the unique role of Germany in European security. The conversation will explore the current state of German Rearmament, as well as the challenges Germany will face in its long-term security goals. 

Host Max Bergmann will be joined by Dr. Liana Fix from 2:00 - 3:00pm on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Tune in to the livestream below or watch conversation on-demand. An audio-only version of the show will be available following the event. 

Featured Speakers: 

• Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, CSIS
• Dr. Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe, Council on Foreign Relations 

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