The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Israel Is Defending...Germany?!? || Peter Zeihan
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Dec 12, 2025 In a surprising turn of events, Israel is now defending Germany with a massive $4.2 billion anti-missile system. The discussion dives into the complex historical relationship between the two nations, shaped by post-WWII dynamics. Germany's military has significantly declined since the Cold War, but recent threats from Kaliningrad's missiles have sparked a rearmament. The podcast explains how Israeli technology can enhance NATO defenses and the urgency for Germany to prepare for potential conflicts, especially with changing global alliances.
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Israel Protecting Germany
- Germany is now receiving Israeli-built missile defenses to protect against Russian strikes from Kaliningrad.
- This reverses historical roles where German guilt supported Israel and now Israel protects Germany.
Germany's Wake-Up Call
- Germany must rebuild military capabilities because the Ukraine war reminded them history isn't over.
- Russia's deployment of Iskander missiles from Kaliningrad makes missile defense a priority for Germany.
Layered Missile-Defense Reality
- Missile defense requires layered systems for boost, mid, and terminal phases and no single system covers all threats.
- Germany needs mid-phase interceptors to counter Iskander missiles coming from Kaliningrad.