Seminar: My Time as the German Defence Attaché between 2008-2012 and 2015-2028 in Islamabad, Pakistan

The role of a military attaché is multifaceted, encompassing not only advising the ambassador on all military matters, reporting back to the capital, and representing interests in defense-related issues but also preparing and supporting high-level visits. The most critical prerequisite for effectively fulfilling these duties is comprehensive networking and in-depth knowledge of the host country. In his presentation, Wolf will elucidate these tasks through various examples and experiences while simultaneously providing profound insights into the military structures and power dynamics in Pakistan. During these periods, Pakistan was rocked by a multitude of internal and external crises, in which the Pakistani military was almost invariably involved.

Colonel (ret.) Klaus Wolf served 42 years in the Bundeswehr and retired in 2022. As a young officer, he studied pedagogy and psychology at the Bundeswehr University in Munich. He became a pilot and flew anti-tank helicopters during the Cold War. After completing the General Staff Course at the Führungsakademie in Hamburg, he held various assignments in operational units and the Ministry of Defense. Over the last 20 years, he served in multiple roles at the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters in Istanbul (NRDC-T) and, following additional training, as a Military Attaché in Islamabad, Pakistan.