Media Contributions

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on Germany's capitulation on May 8, 1945 in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung¹

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie writes in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung under the title “Germany's capitulation was not the end of the Second World War: After Hitler's death, Admiral Dönitz praised the ‘Führer’ as a role model for young people” on Gerhard Paul and his historical account of the end of the war 80 years ago.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung on the last weeks of the war in 1945²

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie shows how leading National Socialists tried to influence the Allies in the last weeks of the war with deceptive manoeuvres and secret contacts - for example through SS chief Ernst Kaltenbrunner - and thus lay the foundations for a post-war order in their favour.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the exchange of blows between Trump and Selenskyj at TRT Global³

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie analyzes the imminent resolution of the Ukraine war as a forced compromise and warns of Europe's security policy weakness in the global upheaval.

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Dr. Enrico Fels on WDR 5: Spaceflight as a Strategic Opportunity for North Rhine-Westphalia⁴

In the WDR 5 programme “Neugier genügt – Freifläche,” space policy expert Enrico Fels highlights the strategic, economic, and security-related potential of spaceflight for North Rhine-Westphalia. He outlines how the region can emerge as a key player in Europe’s space sector.

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder on hr-iNFO: Putin’s Waiting Game – Peace for Ukraine?⁵

In the hr-iNFO radio programme “Der Tag,” political scientist and conflict researcher Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder (CASSIS) comments on recent diplomatic signals from the Kremlin. He interprets Putin’s offer for negotiations as a calculated maneuver driven by geopolitical strategy and domestic considerations.

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Hans-Dieter Heumann on phoenix: “Zero Progress Toward a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine”⁶

In an interview with German broadcaster phoenix, Hans-Dieter Heumann, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy, assesses the outcome of the recent Russia–Ukraine talks in Istanbul. His verdict: no progress was made toward a ceasefire.

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Using Wind Power Against Sabotage: Dr. Moritz Brake on Baltic Sea Security Measures⁷

The Baltic Sea is increasingly exposed to geopolitical tensions. Dr. Moritz Brake (CASSIS) comments on the integration of military surveillance into offshore wind farms as a key step in protecting critical infrastructure.

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Ukraine Talks in Istanbul: Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder Analyzes Diplomatic Dynamics⁸

Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder (CASSIS) views the Ukraine talks in Istanbul as a tactical maneuver by Russia. He sees no genuine willingness to negotiate but rather an attempt to buy time and divide the West.

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