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Episode 4: Europe Without America

Episode 4: Europe Without America

Ernstfall – What if Russia Attacks NATO? Inside a German Wargame vor 2 Monaten

Inside a German Wargame

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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 NATO's logistical hub. In the Baltic Sea,
Berlin faces a dilemma, and the ministers and their advisors are
forced to take a long, hard look at themselves, as the Chancellor
puts it. As Germany in our wargame calls up reservists, improvises
accommodation for soldiers, and hospitals confront questions of
triage and priority, a core strategic question moves to center
stage: What is Russia's actual objective — and who ultimately
controls the narrative? As Berlin attempts to reclaim the power of
interpretation, the situation shifts once again. Script and
Storytelling: Antonia Beckermann, Carolina Drüten Produced by:
Marvin Schwarz If you enjoy the podcast, we’d be grateful if you
could leave a rating or review. If you have questions or feedback,
we’d love to hear from you at wargame@welt.de. The participants of
the wargame: Blue Team (Germany) Chancellor: Peter Tauber Defense
Minister: Roderich Kiesewetter Foreign Minister: Michael Roth
Interior Minister: Irene Mihalic Finance Minister: Jörg Asmussen
Government Spokesperson: Christiane Hoffmann Inspector General of
the Bundeswehr: Eberhard Zorn President, Federal Office of Civil
Protection: Christoph Unger Intelligence Chief: Gerhard Conrad Red
Team (Russia) President: Alexander Gabuev Chief of the General
Staff: Franz-Stefan Gady Foreign Minister: Arndt Freytag von
Loringhoven International roles NATO Secretary General: Oana
Lungescu U.S. Secretary of State: Jeff Rathke President of the
European Commission: David McAllister Prime Minister of Poland:
Bartłomiej Kot Note: With the exception of participants who spoke
English in the original wargame, all English-language quotes are
voiced by fellow journalists. The translations faithfully reflect
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