In the interview with Phoenix, Dr. Frank Umbach explains the complex geopolitical relations between Russia and Iran. He states that despite a close partnership, particularly in the Syrian conflict, Russia has not intervened strongly enough to save the Assad regime, leading to tensions. Umbach also warns about the growing danger of Iran acquiring the capability to develop nuclear weapons in the near future. While Russia had previously resisted Iran's nuclear ambitions, it has now adopted a more tolerant stance. Regarding Ukraine, Umbach notes an increasing cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow, while the UK stands more firmly with Ukraine than Germany.
Dr. Frank Umbach on Ukraine Dr. Frank Umbach zur Ukraine
The geopolitical situation surrounding Ukraine is closely tied to the power interests and conflicts of other states, particularly Russia and Iran. Russia has formed a strategic partnership with Iran in the Syrian conflict, but tensions exist due to Russia's insufficient intervention to stabilize the regime of Bashar al-Assad. At the same time, Iran is increasingly becoming a threat as it is on the path to acquiring a nuclear weapons option. These geopolitical tensions also impact Ukraine and the international support it receives, especially when compared to other European countries like the UK and Germany.
Dr. Frank Umbach on Ukraine
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Dr. Frank Umbach2 is the Research Director of the European Cluster for Climate, Energy, and Resource Security (EUCERS), Adjunct Senior Fellow at RSIS Singapore, and a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Natolin/Warsaw.
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- https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/phoenix-vor-ort/frank-umbach-zur-ukraine/phoenix/Y3JpZDovL3Bob2VuaXguZGUvNDc0ODg2Nw
- https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/all-employees/umbach
- https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/media-contributions/brake-hybride-kriegsfuehrung-ostsee
- https://www.cassis.uni-bonn.de/en/media-contributions/frank-umbach-zum-nahost-abkommen