How could the war against Ukraine end? What are the effects of Trump's rapprochement with Putin, and how realistic are security guarantees? These are the topics discussed in 'What Will Happen? Controversies and Foresight.

In an interview with RTL, Dr. Joachim Weber discussed the current challenges in arms production in Europe. Especially in light of the Ukraine conflict and geopolitical tensions, he called for a drastic shift in industrial capacities to ensure military competitiveness.

The meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, sparked international interest and was widely commented on. In an interview with Phoenix, political scientist Joachim Weber explained the strategic and diplomatic dimensions of this event. He specifically shed light on the background of the encounter and the political motivations of the two actors.

J.P. Singh, Distinguished University Professor at George Mason University, and Maximilian Mayer, Junior Professor of International Relations at the University of Bonn, analyze the German federal election and argue that while the AfD became the second-strongest party, it failed to achieve its own target of 25 percent. Additionally, they emphasize that Germany’s proportional representation system makes it difficult for US Republicans to directly transfer their successful electoral strategy from the US to Germany.

The recent election results in Germany have led to a dramatic upheaval on the political stage: The Union wins the election and emerges as the strongest party, while the SPD has to endure an unprecedented decline. The AfD was also able to build on its success and is now the second-strongest force in the Bundestag. In an interview with Bonn political scientist Volker Kronenberg, Bernd Eyermann highlights the significance and background of this election result, as well as its impact on the future political landscape.

The federal election in Germany has profound effects on the country’s political landscape. Although the Union (CDU/CSU) won the election, their victory is less overwhelming than expected. At the same time, the SPD under Chancellor Scholz has seen a significant drop in support, while the AfD nearly doubled its share of the vote. In an interview with political scientist Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg, the background and implications of this election are examined more closely. Prof. Kronenberg analyzes the results and offers an assessment of the future political developments in Germany.

In an interview with Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder, a renowned political scientist, the role of Germany in the Ukraine crisis under the possible leadership of Friedrich Merz is discussed. Prof. Heinemann-Grüder emphasizes that under Merz as Chancellor, Germany could likely provide even stronger support to Ukraine. He explains that Merz, with his clearer stance on Russia and his emphasis on a more robust foreign policy, would be able to offer more military and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine. The conversation also touches on Germany's geopolitical significance in the current crisis and the potential impacts on European security policy.

In global politics, it's often about power and influence, but the question of whether Donald Trump is helping Russian President Vladimir Putin to victory in the Ukraine war has the potential to significantly change the geopolitical landscape. In a remarkable moment, when the two leaders recently discussed the future of Ukraine over the phone, the war seems to unfold from a new perspective. In this context, the text by Prof. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder sheds light on the geopolitical tensions and the possible consequences of an impending shift in the West.