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Moritz S. Graefrath

@moritzgraefrath

Wick Cary Assistant Professor of International Security @UofOklahoma || NonRes-Fellow @InGlobalAffairs || Opinions are my own.

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“Strength is not a goal in itself but merely a tool for achieving what ultimately matters most” — @moritzgraefrath critiques Trumpian adventurism thecritic.co.uk/trump-needs-to…


Trump’s “peace through strength” is starting to look a lot like “peace through war. My latest for @TheCriticMag ⤵️ thecritic.co.uk/trump-needs-to…


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Military strength should be used as a deterrent rather than for reckless adventurism, argues @moritzgraefrath thecritic.co.uk/trump-needs-to…


I cannot recommend this opportunity with @InGlobalAffairs highly enough. It has quite literally been one of the most transformative professional experiences for me and I suspect it will continue to shape my career for years to come. @mideastXmidwest instituteforglobalaffairs.org/2026-nonreside…


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New Episode! @mideastXmidwest of @InGlobalAffairs joined the show for a wide-ranging discussion of Biden and Trump's Middle East policies, the rise of Silicon Valley defense tech, and the revolving door. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/09xaWQ…

securitydpod's tweet image. New Episode! 

@mideastXmidwest of @InGlobalAffairs joined the show for a wide-ranging discussion of Biden and Trump's Middle East policies, the rise of Silicon Valley defense tech, and the revolving door.

Check it out!
open.spotify.com/episode/09xaWQ…

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Do it. I would love the chance to write about the $1 trillion U.S. "war budget."

Pres. Trump at two White House events on Monday indicated that the Department of Defense may change its name to the Department of War. The Defense Department was created as the Department of War in 1789. It was later reorganized and renamed after WWII. abcnews.link/lPszk9B

ABC's tweet image. Pres. Trump at two White House events on Monday indicated that the Department of Defense may change its name to the Department of War.

The Defense Department was created as the Department of War in 1789. It was later reorganized and renamed after WWII. abcnews.link/lPszk9B


And he’s correct. Which is why we should focus on capabilities and not believe anyone who thinks they “know” what intentions state x harbors, let alone will harbor in the future.

Contra this new article's claims about him, Colby's position is Chinese intentions, like all intentions, change over time, and it is a waste of time to argue about they may be in the future.



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New piece in FP:

JustinTLogan's tweet image. New piece in FP:

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Is it time for the United States and Europe to part ways? As public support for a US presence in Europe wanes, it’s time to rethink the relationship, writes IGA’s @moritzgraefrath. 3 takeaways from his new piece for @TheCriticMag 👇

InGlobalAffairs's tweet image. Is it time for the United States and Europe to part ways? As public support for a US presence in Europe wanes, it’s time to rethink the relationship, writes IGA’s @moritzgraefrath. 3 takeaways from his new piece for @TheCriticMag 👇

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“A break-up was long overdue: each side has every reason to move on“ — @moritzgraefrath on the changing nature of the US — Europe relationship thecritic.co.uk/the-end-of-tra…


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For the first time in postwar history, the US and Europe are ready to rethink the nature of their relationship, writes @moritzgraefrath thecritic.co.uk/the-end-of-tra…


We are witnessing the end of the transatlantic partnership. But breakup was long overdue. Check out my debut in @TheCriticMag ⤵️ thecritic.co.uk/the-end-of-tra…


Power vacuums are a real thing. But Europe won’t be one. warontherocks.com/2024/09/u-s-tr…

Any U.S. drawdown in Europe must “be closely coordinated with NATO,” argue @AKendallTaylor, @jteurope, and @KateSJohnston. “Otherwise, Putin will be tempted to take advantage of a weakened alliance.” foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…



Another important report working to correct the popular—yet incorrect—belief that (limited) retrenchment frequently paves the way for rival gains. For my own contribution to the debate in @EJIntSec, see: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

1/ How might US allies react if the US pulls back troops or downgrades security commitments? Our new report draws lessons from historical cases of limited U.S. retrenchment. 🧵 rand.org/t/RBA739-3



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GRI fellow Moritz Graefrath examines the U.S. military presence in Europe post-WWII, not just for peace, but also to prevent a power vacuum. Today, Europe can manage its own security. Is it time to retrench? Read more 👉 link in bio.

global_wm's tweet image. GRI fellow Moritz Graefrath examines the U.S. military presence in Europe post-WWII, not just for peace, but also to prevent a power vacuum. Today, Europe can manage its own security. Is it time to retrench? Read more 👉 link in bio.

"In the end, Merz is not leaving Washington with anything to offer the German people. But given President Trump’s volatility, Merz won by not losing."

Trump praised Merz on a number of occasions, calling him ‘a very good man to deal with’ but also ‘difficult’. In the President’s vernacular, that’s a compliment. @chrishreiter and @WillWilkesNews👇 buff.ly/jNE7Afv



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I am extremely proud to announce the launch of "Cogs of War": a new @WarOnTheRocks vertical on defense tech and industry.


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Students should be careful not to underestimate the value of academic study, as opposed to undirected online learning, writes @PatPorter76 thecritic.co.uk/university-a-g…


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