Sönke Neitzen

Sönke Neitzen is a military historian and professor at the University of Potsdam, known for his expertise on the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces. He authored the book 'Die Bundeswehr. Von der Wiederbewaffnung bis zur Zeitenwende,' which chronicles the transformation of the German military from its post-World War II rearmament to its current state amidst changing geopolitical tensions. Neitzen has been vocal about the need for increased military funding and readiness in response to modern threats, particularly from Russia.