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Sudha David-Wilp

SUDHA DAVID-WILP is Regional Director for Germany and a Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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Can Germany Afford to Be Europe’s Protector?

A Stronger Military Requires a Stronger Economy

Sudha David-Wilp and Liana Fix

December 23, 2025

The Zeitenwende Is Real This Time

Germany’s Defense Upgrade Is Necessary but Could Upset Europe’s Balance of Power

Michael Kimmage and Sudha David-Wilp

April 11, 2025

Germany’s Economic Reckoning

The EU Needs Berlin to Get Its House in Order

Sudha David-Wilp and Jacob Kirkegaard

March 4, 2024

Germany Still Hasn’t Stepped Up

Until It Embraces Military Power, Berlin Cannot Lead Europe

Sudha David-Wilp

April 17, 2023

A New Germany

How Putin’s Aggression Is Changing Berlin

Sudha David-Wilp and Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff

March 1, 2022

Another Grand Coalition Takes Shape in Berlin

It Will Be Good for Europe But Bad for Germany

Sudha David-Wilp

January 22, 2018

Germany’s Chance for a Reset

Why the Failed Coalition Talks Could Be a Good Thing

Sudha David-Wilp

November 21, 2017

Merkel’s Next Steps

What the Chancellor Must Do to Safeguard Her Legacy

Sudha David-Wilp

September 24, 2017

Merkel’s Next Challenge

How She Will Fare Ahead of Germany’s Elections

Sudha David-Wilp

July 11, 2017

The Return of Germany’s Liberals

The FDP Makes a Comeback

Sudha David-Wilp

May 12, 2017

Steinmeier Steps Up?

The Next German President Could Shape Transatlantic Relations—at Merkel’s Expense

Sudha David-Wilp

February 13, 2017