Media Contributions

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in the 3sat documentary ‘Who rules the world?’¹

In the 3sat documentary ‘Who Rules the World?’, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie talks about the end of the American-dominated world order. Global power is shifting – China is establishing itself as a new superpower, Russia is distancing itself from the West, and Europe is facing the challenge of redefining its position. Schlie therefore warns of new political realities and calls for democratically legitimised control.

‘German security policy has reached rock bottom’: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in an interview with WELT²

In an interview with WELT, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie outlines the security policy challenges facing Germany and Europe. He calls for strategic clarity, greater European responsibility and a new political culture in dealing with global threats. For Schlie, one thing is clear: Germany's security policy is at a crossroads.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder on MSN online: Russia Escalates in the High North³

In a recent article on MSN (originally published by RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland), Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, political scientist and Fellow at CASSIS Bonn, analyzes the growing tensions in Northern Europe. He warns of Russia's deliberate efforts to intimidate NATO members along the borders with Finland and Norway—using military maneuvers, troop deployments, and hybrid tactics.

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Germany between a warning and destabilization – Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the chancellor election⁴

Prof. Ulrich Schlie sees Friedrich Merz's botched first round of voting as a serious warning signal, but not a national crisis. The behavior of individual MPs was “highly dangerous” and undermined the stability of the new government. The old political comfort is over - in future, politics must act in uncertainty and strategic trust between the parties must be rebuilt.

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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the NATO meeting in April 2025 on WDR⁵

Following Donald Trump's re-election, transatlantic cooperation faces its greatest test yet. In an interview with WDR, Prof. Ulrich Schlie warns that Europe can no longer rely on the US. NATO is under pressure – now Germany must show strategic backbone and take responsibility.

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Ali Fathollah-Nejad on KAS online: U.S.–Iran Talks Reach Critical Stage⁶

Negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have reached a turning point. While Washington's position continues to evolve, Tehran remains largely unwilling to make concessions. With the next round of talks approaching, a resolution remains elusive.

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Dr. Moritz Brake on BILD online: Risk of Escalation in the Baltic Sea Due to Simultaneous NATO and Russian Maneuver⁷

In a recent article by BILD online, Dr. Moritz Brake, former naval officer and Fellow at CASSIS Bonn, warns of the risks associated with simultaneous military exercises by NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea. While NATO's traditional "Baltops" exercise is proceeding as scheduled in June, Russia has initiated its annual large-scale drill in the Baltic Sea a month earlier than usual. Reports indicate that a Russian destroyer recently followed the German frigate "Bayern" up to Rostock.

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Dr. Enrico Fels in heute journal: A turning point in space⁸

In heute journal, Dr. Enrico Fels spoke about the current turning point in space. He emphasized that ESA, which has developed cutting-edge technologies in the past, must now face up to these new challenges. Europe must strengthen its own capabilities, both in transporting people and payloads into space.

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