The Current, authored by Marshall Center faculty and staff, provides insightful, brief explorations of various national and international security topics. Like the ever-present current that carries the Loisach River from the Alps to the Isar, The Current features reliable research and insights that frame and give meaning to contemporary events and challenges facing our world today. 

The Current features articles authored by George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies faculty, staff, Fellows, alumni, and others affiliated with the Center. The series is published by the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, located in Garmish-Partenkirchen, Bayern, Germany. The series launched in 2025. ISSN 3053-0342.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in The Current are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, the US Department of Defense, the US Government, or the German Government.