War is raging in Europe, and Germany is undergoing massive rearmament. But how much deterrence is actually needed against Russia? When is it enough? And is there a way out of the spiral of violence? In his lecture, Dr. Ulrich Kühn revisits the crises and experiences of the Cold War and explores possible paths toward peaceful and secure coexistence in the 21st century.
The video recording was made on January 20, 2026, at the sold-out Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. The lecture was part of the University of Hamburg‘s “Lecture for All” series.
You can watch the lecture on YouTube here (German only).
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