German security policy has repeatedly faced profound upheavals—from the rearmament of the young Federal Republic under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer to the current “turning point,” which calls for a fundamental redefinition of military capabilities, international responsibility, and strategic partnerships. But how can these historical and current turning points be understood in relation to one another? What continuities and breaks have shaped Germany’s security policy course since Adenauer? And how are new geopolitical realities changing the foundations of German foreign and security policy?

This event is part of a series marking the 150th anniversary of Konrad Adenauer’s birth.