Ulrike Franke
@rikefranke.bsky.social
Senior Fellow at European Council on Foreign Relations. #Drone politics PhD @ox.ac.uk. Previously at, and now teaching @SciencesPo.bsky.social. Writes about all things #Germany #Defence #miltech. Podcast host at @SicherheitsPod.de & LeCollimateur
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Ulrike Franke
@rikefranke.bsky.social
· Sep 24
Ulrike Franke erklärt Sicherheitspolitik wie keine andere. Was wir von ihr lernen können
Ulrike Franke ist eine der bekanntesten Sicherheitsexperten im deutschsprachigen Raum. Sie prophezeit das Schlechte und hofft auf das Gute. Europa kann viel von ihr lernen. Ein Porträt.
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Es wäre ein, wie sagt man, Treppenwitz der Geschichte, wenn angesichts der eskalatorischen Aggression des Kremls gegenüber der EU und allen ihren Mitgliedstaaten einem Bundeskanzler Kickl in einigen Jahren nichts anderes übrig bliebe, als um den Beitritt Österreichs zur NATO zu bitten.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Es wäre ein, wie sagt man, Treppenwitz der Geschichte, wenn angesichts der eskalatorischen Aggression des Kremls gegenüber der EU und allen ihren Mitgliedstaaten einem Bundeskanzler Kickl in einigen Jahren nichts anderes übrig bliebe, als um den Beitritt Österreichs zur NATO zu bitten.
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There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
I want to make something very clear to everyone: I do not work for you. You don't sign my paychecks and the expectation that I do is frankly insane. Go away.
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
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am I even awake right now?
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
am I even awake right now?
Didn’t expect me to say this, huh? But yes, when we talk about the “drone wall” we can’t make the mistake to only talk about drones and not put in defences against other threats as well.
My comments in a recent DGAP webinar.
My comments in a recent DGAP webinar.
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Didn’t expect me to say this, huh? But yes, when we talk about the “drone wall” we can’t make the mistake to only talk about drones and not put in defences against other threats as well.
My comments in a recent DGAP webinar.
My comments in a recent DGAP webinar.
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This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Nicolas Guillou, French ICC judge sanctioned by the US: 'You are effectively blacklisted by much of the world's banking system'
Six judges and three prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have been sanctioned by the Trump administration. In an interview with Le Monde, Guillou discusses the impact of these measures on ...
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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“Without sovereignty - military, health, financial and digital - we can no longer guarantee the rule of law.”
This is likely to increasingly become a topic.
This is likely to increasingly become a topic.
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Without sovereignty - military, health, financial and digital - we can no longer guarantee the rule of law.”
This is likely to increasingly become a topic.
This is likely to increasingly become a topic.
This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Nicolas Guillou, French ICC judge sanctioned by the US: 'You are effectively blacklisted by much of the world's banking system'
Six judges and three prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have been sanctioned by the Trump administration. In an interview with Le Monde, Guillou discusses the impact of these measures on ...
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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If I asked you which country has the most progressive tax system in the developed world — where high earners hand over an especially large share of their income relative to the average worker — what would your answer be?
The answer is in fact Britain. on.ft.com/4a5jIFc
The answer is in fact Britain. on.ft.com/4a5jIFc
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If I asked you which country has the most progressive tax system in the developed world — where high earners hand over an especially large share of their income relative to the average worker — what would your answer be?
The answer is in fact Britain. on.ft.com/4a5jIFc
The answer is in fact Britain. on.ft.com/4a5jIFc
You may wanna look into the concept of Innere Führung.
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
You may wanna look into the concept of Innere Führung.
We just recorded episode 101 of @sicherheitspod.de and I think this is the first time in 101 episodes that I did not laugh once.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We just recorded episode 101 of @sicherheitspod.de and I think this is the first time in 101 episodes that I did not laugh once.
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Heute vor zwei Jahren: das SicherheitshalberLive in Köln.
(Psssst, Aufnahme der neuen Folge ist heute 🤫)
(Psssst, Aufnahme der neuen Folge ist heute 🤫)
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Heute vor zwei Jahren: das SicherheitshalberLive in Köln.
(Psssst, Aufnahme der neuen Folge ist heute 🤫)
(Psssst, Aufnahme der neuen Folge ist heute 🤫)
A commentary on social media.
Also, @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com , feels like a good pic for your latest column.
Also, @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com , feels like a good pic for your latest column.
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A commentary on social media.
Also, @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com , feels like a good pic for your latest column.
Also, @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com , feels like a good pic for your latest column.
Thiiiisss.
I had /have issues with Amazon, Ebay, Apple AND Audible because I moved countries. Digital world my a**.
Still can’t get certain apps, had to close and reopen accounts because they can’t change things, it’s beyond absurd.
I had /have issues with Amazon, Ebay, Apple AND Audible because I moved countries. Digital world my a**.
Still can’t get certain apps, had to close and reopen accounts because they can’t change things, it’s beyond absurd.
Insanity inducing how bad international companies are with moving countries. I got my Google account subscription for storage when living in Sweden, so I still have to pay this sub in SEK. So a Google play code I buy in euro cannot be used to pay this subscription
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thiiiisss.
I had /have issues with Amazon, Ebay, Apple AND Audible because I moved countries. Digital world my a**.
Still can’t get certain apps, had to close and reopen accounts because they can’t change things, it’s beyond absurd.
I had /have issues with Amazon, Ebay, Apple AND Audible because I moved countries. Digital world my a**.
Still can’t get certain apps, had to close and reopen accounts because they can’t change things, it’s beyond absurd.
The “drone wall” can’t be the solution to all our security problems. Suggesting differently is unwise.
My comments in the recent @dgap.org discussion.
Full debate: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1xLc...
My comments in the recent @dgap.org discussion.
Full debate: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1xLc...
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The “drone wall” can’t be the solution to all our security problems. Suggesting differently is unwise.
My comments in the recent @dgap.org discussion.
Full debate: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1xLc...
My comments in the recent @dgap.org discussion.
Full debate: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1xLc...
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It’s getting cold outside, better prepare.
November 5, 2024 at 10:31 AM
It’s getting cold outside, better prepare.
Well wouldn’t that be something
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Well wouldn’t that be something
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🎧New week, new podcast!
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
The future of European air defence
Mark Leonard welcomes Ulrike Franke to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System…
ecfr.eu
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎧New week, new podcast!
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
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mister Keir Starmer sir everyone hates you anyway just ban ChatGPT and Twitter and then resign, it's not like it's going to get better anyway, do this for the greater good
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
mister Keir Starmer sir everyone hates you anyway just ban ChatGPT and Twitter and then resign, it's not like it's going to get better anyway, do this for the greater good
“Not the solution, but a step in the right direction” - some thoughts on the new law that allows the Bundeswehr to help local police with drone interception. (WDR Aktuelle Stunde)
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Not the solution, but a step in the right direction” - some thoughts on the new law that allows the Bundeswehr to help local police with drone interception. (WDR Aktuelle Stunde)
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Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Clip from @sicherheitspod.de 100th episode, recorded in front of a brilliant audience in Hamburg!
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Clip from @sicherheitspod.de 100th episode, recorded in front of a brilliant audience in Hamburg!
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Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-lase...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-lase...
British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-lase...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-lase...
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The government has given further details on the incident in which a laser was directed at British military personnel from the Russian vessel Yantar, a ship linked to Moscow’s deep sea intelligence programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-condemns-...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-condemns-...
UK condemns laser incident involving Russian vessel Yantar
The government has given further details on the incident in which a laser was directed at British military personnel from the Russian vessel Yantar, a ship linked to Moscow’s deep sea intelligence programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The government has given further details on the incident in which a laser was directed at British military personnel from the Russian vessel Yantar, a ship linked to Moscow’s deep sea intelligence programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-condemns-...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-condemns-...
Oui.
« Dans un monde idéal où on s’entendrait hyper bien avec les Allemands »
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Oui.
Quite the thread… 🙈
Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Quite the thread… 🙈