Germany is forging a path to becoming a great military power once more, but its rise is dividing Europe. While some have welcomed its growth at a time of heightened threats from Russia and doubts over US commitment to Nato, others have raised fears around competition and the recent advance of the far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD). A military strategy document released by Berlin in April set out its ambitions to build the “strongest conventional army in Europe” backed by lavish spending, a sweeping recruitment drive and cutting-edge military technology. Germany can now produce more ammunition than the US,...