Dossier Ukraine
Here you can find collected all contributions of the experts of CASSIS on the Russian attack on Ukraine and its wider context.
CASSIS also organized the lecture series "Strategic Consequences of the Ukraine War" as part of the Studium Universale in the summer semester of 2022. Further information can be found here.
Dossier Ukraine
Dr Joachim Weber in an interview with NTV
Security expert Dr Joachim Weber assesses the Ukrainian President's latest proposals in an interview with NTV.
Dr Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview about Pistorius' visit to Poland and Lithuania
In the Phoenix interview, CASSIS Fellow Dr Frank Umbach discusses Boris Pistorius' visit to Poland and Lithuania.
Dr Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview about the meeting between Selenskyj with Biden and Harris
In the Phoenix interview, CASSIS Fellow Dr Frank Umbach analyses the results of the meeting between Selenskyj, Biden and Harris.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview on the Ramstein meeting
In the NTV interview, Dr. Joachim Weber puts the Ramstein meeting in Germany in perspective.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the new air defence system and the situation in Ukraine
In the Phoenix interview, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach comments on the commissioning of new IRIS-T air defence systems and assesses the current situation in Ukraine.
Dr. Joachim Weber in a Phoenix interview on the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers
In an interview with Phoenix, CASSIS Fellow Dr Joachim Weber comments on the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the Russian attacks
In the Phoenix interview, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyses the Ukrainian Kursk offensive and the Russian reaction.
Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann at Focus Online on the responsibilities of the German government
In an article in Focus Online, Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann comments on the German government's responsibility for pan-European security.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in an interview with rbb3 on Ukraine's advances in the Russian border region of Kursk
Ukraine has caused an international stir with its military incursions into Russian territory. What is the background to the offensive? Is there a large-scale strategy behind it? And did NATO know about it? In an interview with rbb3, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie assesses the attack.
Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann on Phoenix vor Ort on the Ukrainian breakthrough
On Phoenix vor Ort, Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann analyses the breakthrough of the Ukrainian armed forces near Kursk and assesses the possible motives behind the operation.
Dr Frank Umbach in an NTV interview about Ukraine scenarios under Trump
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow Dr Frank Umbach classifies possible scenarios of what could happen in the Ukraine war after a new presidency under Donald Trump.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview about Putin's war economy
In an interview with NTV, Dr. Joachim Weber analyses the Russian war economy and the prospect of a war of exhaustion.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann in a Focus Online interview on Trump and NATO
In an interview with Focus Online, Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann analyses the potential consequences for NATO if Donald Trump wins the presidential election.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on Russian losses
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the delivery of further Patriot systems, high casualty figures among the Russian armed forces and the behaviour of the German government.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the attack on a children's clinic
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach comments on the news of a Russian attack on a Ukrainian children's clinic in an interview with NTV.
Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder at Focus Online on the NATO summit
CASSIS Fellow Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder comments on the upcoming NATO summit in a Focus Online article.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the call for help from Belgorod residents to Putin
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach assesses the significance of the call for help from Belgorod residents to Russian President Putin.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview about the war situation in Ukraine
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the current war situation in Ukraine against the backdrop of Western arms supplies and Russia's hybrid warfare.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Welt interview on the peace conference in Switzerland
In an interview with Welt TV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyses the peace summit in Switzerland, the prospects for peace in the Ukraine war and the concrete prerequisites for a real peace conference.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the G7 summit
In an interview with phoenix, CASSIS Fellow and security expert Dr. Frank Umbach provides an overview and analysis of the G7 summit.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the meeting of the North Atlantic Council
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach comments on the meeting of the North Atlantic Council and its results in an interview with "Phoenix der tag".
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview on US weapons release
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow and security expert Dr. Joachim Weber assesses the US weapons release.
Dr. Landry Charrier in “DW News” on Franco-German relations and the future of Europe
In the “DW News”, Dr. Landry Charrier, Fellow at CASSIS, assesses the equally important and difficult Franco-German relationship and highlights the relevance of the relationship for the future of Europe.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on Ukraine's military strategy against Russia
In an interview with phoenix, CASSIS Fellow and security expert Dr. Frank Umbach analyzed and classified Ukraine's military strategy against Russia.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the Russian-Chinese relationship
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the current alliance between Russia and China in an interview with NTV.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the Russian losses in the Ukraine war
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the Russian losses in the Ukraine war in an interview with NTV.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on ATACMS delivery
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach assesses the current debate on Western arms deliveries to Ukraine and the ATACMS delivery in particular, and analyzes the German position.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on drone warfare
In the NTV interview, security expert and CASSIS-Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach assesses Russia's drone war against Ukraine and analyzes Germany's security situation against possible drone attacks.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on US weapons for Ukraine
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the significance of US weapons for Ukraine in an interview with NTV.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the G7 meeting and support for Ukraine
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the G7 meeting and support for Ukraine in an interview with phoenix.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on arrested spies
In an interview with NTV, CASSIS Fellow and security expert Dr. Frank Umbach shed light on the background to the arrest of saboteurs on behalf of Russian secret services as part of the Kremlin's hybrid warfare.
Dr. Frank Umbach on Russian espionage in Germany
Studio interview with Dr. Frank Umbach, security expert and CASSIS Fellow, on Russian espionage in Germany.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in conversation with FOCUS: Putin's war of aggression and the consequences
Political scientist and CASSIS Fellow Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder sharply criticizes all "hesitators and procrastinators" who advocate a dirty peace at the expense of Ukraine. In the end, this would only benefit warlord Putin - and increase the risk for the West.
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV interview: "Murderous pressure": US spat despite possible Ukraine case is unworthy
In an interview with ntv, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Joachim Weber analyzes American arms deliveries and the superpower's attitude towards Ukraine.
Dr. Joachim Weber on Russia's goals: NATO novum shows "how the situation in the war really stands"
In an interview with ntv, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Joachim Weber analyzes Russia's goals and its relationship with NATO.
Dr. Joachim Weber on the current war in Ukraine and future developments
In his guest article in Focus online, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Joachim Weber analyzes the current state of the war in Ukraine and outlines future trends.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the possible new Russian offensive
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the possible new Russian offensive in an interview with ntv.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview with Welt on the current situation in the Ukraine war
In an interview with Welt, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes the NATO countries' support for Ukraine and assesses the current situation of the war in Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview with WELT: "It is crucial that the pressure on Russia is maintained"
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach assesses the current state of the war in Ukraine.
Ulrich Schlie on terror attack near Moscow (Deutschlandfunk)
In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, Ulrich Schlie talks about cultural events as targets of terrorist attacks in the context of last week's attack near Moscow.
Congratulations! Third-party funding success for Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder
We are pleased to announce that the renowned Russia expert and CASSIS Fellow Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder has received funding from the German Foundation for Peace Research for a research project starting in April 2024 on the topic of "Thinking the war from the end. Insights for the Ukraine War", which will run from April 2024, from the German Foundation for Peace Research. Our warmest congratulations!
Bonn Future Lab on Strategic Foresight 2023 – Global Energy Transitions
The Bonn Future Lab on Strategic Foresight took place as the second segment of the International Security Forum Bonn 2023 from October 20-22, 2023 in the UN and federal city of Bonn. Over the course of the multi-day format, the strategic challenges, risks and opportunities arising from the changing energy landscape were discussed and the resulting future prospects for German and European energy policy were examined.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the Rammstein Group's military aid to Ukraine
In an interview with phoenix, CASSIS Fellow and security expert Dr. Frank Umbach analyzed and classified the Rammstein Group's military aid to Ukraine, the closing statement by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the German contribution.
Dr. Frank Umbach on the meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group
Studio interview with Dr. Frank Umbach, security expert and CASSIS Fellow, about the meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group in Ramstein and the war aid for Ukraine.
Courage to fly the "white flag"? - Prof. Dr. Schlie on the Pope's appeal
CASSIS Director and holder of the Henry Kissinger Professorship for Security and Strategy Research, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie, criticizes the Pope's appeal for peace in an opinion piece in the international Catholic magazine "Communio". According to Schlie, the Pope's appeal was too one-sided and only addressed Ukraine.
Frank Umbach on the activities of pro-Ukrainian Russian fighters
In an interview with Phoenix, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the activities of pro-Ukrainian Russian volunteer groups that have become active again in the Belgorod region.
Joachim Weber: "The military balance is tipping in favor of the Russians"
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Joachim Weber sees Ukraine's hopes of victory fading. In an interview with FOCUS online, the security expert expands on his pessimistic scenario.
Joachim Weber: Russia applies "age-old Soviet pattern"
In an interview with N-TV, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Joachim Weber assesses the developments surrounding the Moldovan separatist republic of Transnistria.
Ulrich Schlie on the role of the 2014 Maidan protests in Weltspiegel (ARD)
In Weltspiegel (ARD), Ulrich Schlie talked about the role of the Maidan protests in the history of Ukraine.
NATO-Ukraine Council: Analysis by security expert Dr. Frank Umbach
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach talks to Phoenix about the meeting of NATO defence ministers on 15.02.2024.
"Everything is connected with her: Macron, Germany and Europe."
Dr Landry Charrier talks about the growing strength of the Rassemblement National in the Franco-German dialogue. He warns of the consequences that a strong showing by the right-wing populists in the European elections in June could have, focusing in particular on France's relationship with Germany.
Russia's strategy in the Ukraine war: restoring Russian greatness by any means necessary
CASSIS Fellow Dr Johanna Möhring analyses Russia's ambitions in the Ukraine war.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder and Prof. James D. Bindenagel on the further course of the war in Ukraine
In an interview with FOCUS Online, CASSIS-Fellow Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder and CASSIS-Senior-Fellow Prof. James D. Bindenagel give their assessment of the further course of the war in Ukraine. They also discuss the impact of this war on the West.
Hitler linked his fate to that of the German Reich and failed. Will Putin have a similar fate?
In a guest article for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Ulrich Schlie writes about the decisive war years of 1943/44 and their parallels to the war in Ukraine.
EU wants to protect consumers from escalating electricity prices
CASSIS Senior Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview with WELT on EU regulation of electricity prices
Hans-Dieter Heumann: Assessment of the NATO meeting
CASSIS Senior Fellow Hans-Dieter Heumann at phoenix on the NATO meeting
Ulrich Schlie on ZDF heute on the presumed poisoning of Marianna Budanowa
Ulrich Schlie analyses the suspected poison attack on the wife of the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service in an interview with ZDF heute.
Dr. Frank Umbach on the high losses of the Russian army
In an interview with Phoenix, CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the high losses of the Russian army and its recruitment problems.
Dr. Frank Umbach: "The war shows that we are entering a new phase of a military technology revolution"
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the role of new technologies in the war in Ukraine in an interview with WELT.de.
"Krieg in Ukraine und Nahost" Ulrich Schlie in an interview with Deutschlandfunk
In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, Ulrich Schlie talks about the impact of the war in Ukraine and the resurgent conflict in the Middle East. He also takes a look at the implications for German foreign and security policy and the threat to our democracy.
"Russia is trying to use the US attention on Israel for its warfare in Ukraine"
In an interview with WELT.de, Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the impact of the war in Gaza on the war in Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach: "Putin lookalikes exist and they have been indirectly confirmed"
Dr. Frank Umbach analyses the developments in an interview with WELT and comments on the accusations that Russia's President Putin is secretly using doubles.
5.5 billion euros for Russia's war
Dr. Frank Umbach in the General-Anzeiger on European LNG imports from Russia
Dr. Frank Umbach in interview about the economic relations to Russia after the war
Dr. Frank Umbach, Head of Research at the EUCERS Cluster, comments in the Berliner Zeitung on the prospects for economic relations with Russia after the end of the war in Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach in TV interview with Phoenix on the meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un
Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the meeting between the heads of government of Russia and North Korea
Dr. Frank Umbach in WeltN24 interview: "This kind of appeals confirms Putin and prolongs the war".
Dr. Frank Umbach, Head of Research at the EUCERS Cluster, talks about the current Ukraine war in a live interview on WeltN24 with host Katja Losch.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Welt/N24 interview on current military developments in the Ukraine war
Interview for the TV station Welt/N24 with Dr. Frank Umbach and the presenter Lena Mosel.
Dr. Joachim Weber in RTL interview on Prigozhin's death
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow Strategic Foresight and Risk Analysis, in an RTL interview on Prigozhin's death.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview for the TV station Phoenix
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, with assessments of the plane crash in Russia and the consequences of the possible death of Wagner chief Prigozhin and other members of the mercenary force's leadership.
Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder on the whereabouts of the Wagner Group
Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder, Associate Fellow at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS), in Tagesthemen on Prigozhin's death and the whereabouts of the Wagner Group.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Phoenix interview on Prigozhin's role for the Putin regime
Dr. Frank Umbach, Head of Research at the EUCERS Cluster, speaks in a live interview on Phoenix in Studio Bonn with host Maja Weber about Prigozhin's role for the Putin regime, in the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Welt/N24 interview on the current situation in the Ukraine war
Interview for the TV channel Welt/N24 with Dr. Frank Umbach on the current situation in the Ukraine war.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Welt/N24 interview on the statements of NATO Chief of Staff Stian Jenssen
Interview for the TV station Welt/N24 with Dr. Frank Umbach and the presenter Fanny-Fee Werther.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV interview on the German discussion about the delivery of the Taurus cruise missiles
Interview for the TV station NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the presenter Ulrich von der Osten.
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV interview: "Not quite clear why Kiev absolutely needs Taurus"
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview on the demand for the Taurus weapon system.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview for Phoenix on the possible delivery of the "Taurus" cruise missiles
Dr. Frank Umbach, research director of the EUCERS cluster, on the debate about a possible delivery of the "Taurus" cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a live interview on Phoenix on the delivery of the Taurus cruise missile
Dr. Frank Umbach, research director of the EUCERS cluster, talks about the possible delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine in a live interview on Phoenix.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV Interview: "What to Expect from the Ukraine Summit in Jeddah"
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, talks to host Sibylle Scharr in a live interview on NTV.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Welt/N24 interview: "Of course, this serves to deter any opposition"
Interview for the TV station Welt/N24 with Dr. Frank Umbach and the presenter Marcus Tychsen.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Welt/N24 interview
Interview for the TV station Welt/N24 with Dr. Frank Umbach and the presenters Fanny-Fee Werther and Lena Mosel.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview on the civilian breaching of the Russian naval blockade.
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks about civilian breaching of the Russian naval blockade.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV interview on Ukrainian successes on the southern front
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Jessika Westen on the current developments of the Ukraine war and the Ukrainian successes on the southern front.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV interview on Ukrainian successes on the southern front
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Jessika Westen on the current developments of the Ukraine war and the Ukrainian successes on the southern front.
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV interview: "Performance shows: Wagner is indispensable for Kremlin"
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Joachim Weber.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the prospects for Ukrainian grain supplies on the world market
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, talks to presenter Linda Mürtz about the prospects for Ukrainian grain deliveries to the world market.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an RTL interview on the Russian attacks on Odessa
Interview for the TV station RTL with Dr. Frank Umbach and moderator Kai Schulik.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on the Ukrainian successes on the southern front
Interview for the TV station NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Annika de Buhr on the current developments in the Ukraine war and the Ukrainian successes on the southern front.
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV interview about the Crimean bridge attack
According to security expert Joachim Weber, the attack on the Crimean bridge represents a "stab right into Putin's politics."
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on current developments in the Ukraine war
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Sibylle Scharr on the current developments in the Ukraine war.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV interview: "Front situation at focal points is contradictory"
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr Frank Umbach and the presenter Sibylle Scharr on the current developments in the Ukraine war and the prospects for renewing the Grains Agreement.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a live interview with Welt/N24
Live interview on Welt/N24 with presenter Nele Würzbach on the results of the NATO summit.
Dr. Frank Umbach in the radio interview "NATO-Beitritt der Ukraine: Historische Chance vertan" for WDR5
Radio interview for WDR5 with Dr. Frank Umbach and presenter Andrea Oster on the NATO Summit and the results of the 1st day of the NATO Summit.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a Phoenix interview on the NATO summit and the concluding press conferences
Live interviews on Phoenix with Dr. Frank Umbach and moderator Bernd Rasem on the NATO summit and the concluding press conferences as well as on the classification of the results.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NTV interview on Day 1 of the NATO Summit in Vilnius
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Gesa Eberl on the first day of the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an NTV interview on Selensky's state visit in Turkey
Dr Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks about Selensky's state visit in Turkey.
Dr Joachim Weber in an interview with NTV: "Putin ist dabei, seine Macht wieder zu festigen"
Dr Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks about Putin's measures after Prigozhin's failed uprising.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an N-TV interview
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks about Putin's Wagner Group in Belarus.
Dr. Frank Umbach in NTV Interview
Interview on TV news channel NTV with Dr Frank Umbach and presenter Verena Fels.
Dr. Frank Umbach in Phoenix Interview
Interview at TV-News Sender Phoenix with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Tina Dauster about the background and the classification of Prigoschin's rebellion and the military march on Moscow.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview for the TV station NTV
Interview for the TV channel NTV with Dr. Frank Umbach and the moderator Jessika Westen on the background and classification of Prigoschin's rebellion and the military march on Moscow.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann on NATO's defense policy
Ambassador (ret.) Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, speaks on NATO security and defense policy.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann featured in Phoenix Interview
Ambassador (ret.) Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks about Chancellor Olaf Scholz's press conference at the European Political Summit in Moldova.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview for the TV station Phoenix
TV interview for the TV news channel Phoenix with Dr Frank Umbach and presenter Maja Weber on Scholz's visit in Tallinn.
Dr. Frank Umbach in TV Interview for TVP Poland
TV Interview for TVP Poland to Boris Johnson’s US trip to Texas and the federal states of the Republican Party for supporting Ukraine.
Dr. Joachim Weber featured in N-TV-Interview
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, comments on new arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Ohne Sicherheitsgarantien kein Waffenstillstand
Prof. James Bindenagel, Senior Fellow at CASSIS and Former Henry Kissinger Professor of Security and Strategic Studies, and Thomas Risse make the case for the country's EU and NATO membership and what that would mean for all involved.
Foreign policy disaster for France
In her text for the Franco-German dialogue, Dr Johanna Möhring describes the war in Ukraine as the meltdown of French foreign policy in recent years.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann on the meeting of Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius with Arvydas Anušauskas
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy, comments on the joint statement of Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius with Arvydas Anušauskas (Minister of Defense Lithuania) on the Ukraine war.
France's opaque Russia policy - Dr Johanna Möhring on the SRF podcast "Echo der Zeit"
CASSIS Fellow Johanna Möhring talks to SRF about French policy towards Russia.
Dr. Moritz Brake in an interview on Deutschlandfunk
Senior Fellow Dr. Moritz Brake in an interview on Deutschlandfunk's "Europa heute".
James Bindenagel in a guest article at Bituk Media
James Bindenagel in a guest post at Bituk Media on the anniversary of Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine.
Dr. Joachim Weber in a guest article for FOCUS online
Dr. Joachim Weber in a guest article for FOCUS online on the topic: Der strahlende Sieg Kiews ist eine schöne Idee - Wirklichkeit wird sie nicht
Dr. Joachim Weber on the visit of Defense Minister Pistorius to Kiev in an interview with Phoenix on 08.02.2023
Studiotalk on Phoenix: Dr. Joachim Weber's assessment of Defense Minister Pistorius' visit to Kiev.
Russia-Ukraine: Critical Infrastructure Protection from Sabotage is an Unprecedented Challenge the EU must Face now
In his publication, Dr. Frank Umbach discusses the protection of critical infrastructures in the context of the war in Ukaine
Die westlichen Wirtschaftssanktionen gegen Russland. Wie effektiv sind sie?
In his publication, Dr. Frank Umbach discusses the effectiveness of Western economic sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine, NATO and the Black Sea
A publication by Dr. Iulian Romanyshyn, Research Fellow of CASSIS on NATO's Black Sea Strategic Alignment.
Dr. Joachim Weber on further arms deliveries to Ukraine in interview with Phoenix on 01.02.23
Studiotalk on Phoenix: Dr. Joachim Weber's assessment of further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Matthias Herdegen in an interview with NTV
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Matthias Herdegen comments in an interview with NTV on the supply of heavy weapons and whether Germany could thus become a party to the war.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Matthias Herdegen in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Matthias Herdegen comments on the delivery of Leopard 2 tanks in the Ukraine war in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Dr. Joachim Weber on deliveries of heavy weapons to Ukraine in an interview with NTV on 13.01.2023
Studiotalk on NTV: Dr. Joachim Weber's assessment of the delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine.
Warum zahlt die Schweiz für die F-35 so viel weniger, Frau Lambrecht? Dr. Joachim Weber in guest article for Focus
Dr. Joachim Weber in a guest article for Focus Online: ''Die Kritik an Christine Lambrecht reißt nicht ab. Berichte über eine Krise bei der Beschaffung der F-35 weist ihr Haus zwar zurück. Doch angesichts der Schweizer Konditionen für das Tarnkappenflugzeug ist Kopfschütteln angesagt. Was ist nur mit der Verteidigungsministerin los?"
Dr. Joachim Weber zur Lage in der Ukraine im Interview mit Phoenix am 24.11.2022
Studio talk on Phoenix: On the current situation in Ukraine and Dr. Joachim Weber's assessment of the further course of the war in the winter.
Dr. Frank Umbach zu weiteren Hilfen für die Ukraine im Phoenix-Interview am 24.10.22
In an interview with Phoenix on 24.10.2022, Dr Frank Umbach talks about further assistance for Ukraine, e.g. by helping to rebuild the destroyed energy infrastructure and economic cooperation.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder im Gespräch mit Phoenix am 24.10.22 zum Wiederaufbau in der Ukraine
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in conversation with Phoenix on 24.10.22 on reconstruction in Ukraine, the ''new Marshall Plan'' and the 5th German-Ukrainian Economic Forum.
Dr. Frank Umbach zur Energieversorgung und Sicherheit kritischer Infrastruktur im Phoenix-Interview am 20.10.22
Dr Frank Umbach talks about the current situation in Ukraine and energy supply in times of war. He also comments on the partial sale of the Port of Hamburg to a Chinese state-owned company and explains why ports are also part of Germany's critical infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in an interview with Phoenix on the Ukraine war on 19.10.22
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder on the course of the Ukraine war and the consequences of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories.
Der Deutschland-Fehler: Kein Ernstfall wurde je wirklich ernst genommen. Dr. Joachim Weber in Gastbeitrag bei Focus
Dr. Joachim Weber in a guest article for Focus Online: ''German security policy is standing there with its trousers down. Putin's invasion of Ukraine showed that all too clearly. Our country is in no way seriously prepared for an emergency. What is now urgently needed militarily.''
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the missile strike in Poland in the WDR 5 Morgenecho interview on 17.11.22
After the impact of a missile in Poland, the world held its breath. Such situations could "escalate militarily very quickly," says the holder of the Henry Kissinger Professorship at CASSIS, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie. But NATO, the U.S. and Poland reacted appropriately to the situation, he said.
"Kreml hält modernstes Gerät noch zurück" - Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with NTV on 17.11.
For days now, Ukraine has been experiencing a veritable constant bombardment by the Russian army. Dr. Joachim Weber, a security expert at the University of Bonn, estimates that some 5,000 missiles have been fired at Ukraine since the war began. This, he says, points to Russia's "astonishing" reserves.
Rebuilding Ukraine: how the EU should support Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery
In this paper, Dr Iulian Romanyshyn and Dr Julian Bergmann provide an overview of how the EU has supported Ukraine so far, analyse priorities and challenges in the country's reconstruction and make recommendations for key stakeholders focusing on governance frameworks, financing mechanisms and security - development context.
CASSIS Fellow Ambassador (ret.) Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann together with Dr. Landry Charrier: On their own feet
Ambassador (ret.) Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann and Dr. Landry Charrier in a guest article in the ipg-Journal on 11/17/22 on the topic 'On our own feet. Time for European sovereignty: despite joint support for Ukraine, Europe will not be able to rely on the U.S. in the long run.'
Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann in an interview with Phoenix on 15.11.2022 on the G20 Summit
Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann in an interview with Phoenix on 15.11.2022 on the G20 Summit and the tensions at the international level.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann and Dr. Landry Charrier in einem Gastbeitrag bei der Friedrich Naumann Stiftung am 17.10.22
Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann and Dr. Landry Charrier in a guest contribution at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom on 17.10.22 on the topic 'Franco-German Perspectives on the European Political Community. A New Voice for a New Eastern Policy'.
A long war and an uncertain future
Ulrich Schlie speaks to the Croatian magazine "Nacional" about the war in Ukraine and its uncertain future.
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV-Interview: "Hoffe nicht, dass es zu diesem NATO-Beitritt kommt"
Dr. Joachim Weber in NTV interview on 30.09.2022: "Don't hope that this NATO accession will happen".
Dr. Joachim Weber "Krieg in der Ukraine ist gefährlicher als die Kubakrise"
Dr Joachim Weber in NTV interview on 07.10.2022: "War in Ukraine is more dangerous than the Cuban Missile Crisis".
Dr. Frank Umbach im TV-Interview mit dem ZDF-Heute Journal
In an interview with ZDF, Dr Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, points to the new Baltic Pipeline, which is supposed to supply Poland with gas from the north. It, too, could be at risk.
Frank Umbach zum Treffen der NATO-Verteidigungsminister am 12.10.22 bei Phoenix.
Dr Frank Umbach, Head of Research at the EUCERS Cluster, speaks in the Phoenix interview on the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers on 12.10.22 at Phoenix.
Dr. Frank Umbach im TV-Interview „Wir haben nicht nur eine Energiekrise, sondern auch eine Stromkrise“
Dr. Frank Umbach in TV interview "We don't just have an energy crisis, we also have an electricity crisis" with presenter Alexander Siemon for WeltN24 on 28 August 2022.
Dr. Frank Umbach im interview mit NTV: "Befürchte, Stromkrise wird weiter anhalten"
In an interview on NTV, Dr. Frank Umbach talks to presenter Verena Fels about Lindner's proposals for decoupling the price of electricity from the price of gas, supply restrictions on gas and electricity, an excess profits tax, as well as expanding supply by stretching operation and extending the operating lives of NPPs, and domestic unconventional gas extraction (fracking).
Dr. Frank Umbach zur Sabotage an den Nord-Stream-Pipelines am 28.09.22
Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in an interview on Phoenix on 28.09.22.
Rebuilding Ukraine: How the EU should support Ukraine's Reconstruction and Recovery
Dr. Iulian Romanyshyn and Dr. Julian Bergmann on reconstruction of Ukraine.
Dr. Frank Umbach im TV-Schaltgespräch zur Rosneft-Übernahme
Dr Frank Umbach in a TV talk with Phoenix on 16. September 2022.
Dr. Frank Umbach im TV-Interview: „Wir müssen damit rechnen, dass Putin immer wieder am Gashahn dreht“
Dr Frank Umbach in a TV interview with WELT on 21 August 2022.
Zwei Szenarien sind nun entscheidend für Krieg oder Frieden
Prof. James Bindenagel und Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder analysieren mögliche Szenarien für den weiteren Verlauf des Krieges.
Hans-Dieter Heumann zur UN-Generalversammlung und Teilmobilisierung Russlands am 22.09.22
Hans-Dieter Heumann, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, talks with Phoenix about the UN General Assembly and the partial mobilization of Russia.
Putins neue Kriegs-Strategie bedeutet „das Ende jeglicher Illusionen“
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in FocusOnline zur Teilmobilmachung in Russland und neue Eskalationsstufen.
Ukraine-Experte kritisiert Bundesregierung: „Scholz und Lambrecht handeln nach dem Sankt-Florian-Prinzip“
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder explains in Focus the actions of the German government in the Ukraine war
Putin’s vision from the mountaintop
Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber explains, how a speech by the Russian leader in a Greek monastery in 2016 holds the key to explaining why Russia is at war today.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview at RTL on 24.08.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, explains the war situation in Ukraine after six months.
Dr. Johanna Möhring in a podcast episode at Franko-Viel on 24.08.22
Dr. Johanna Möhring, research associate at the Henry Kissinger Professorship, on Macron's Russia policy.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview at Phoenix on 23.08.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, analyzes the current situation in Ukraine.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in an interview at Phoenix on 18.08.22
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Senior Senior Researcher at BICC, about the war in Ukraine.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in an interview at FocusOnline on 11.08.22
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Senior Senior Researcher at BICC, explains why Ukraine must hold out until summer 2023.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder in an interview at FocusOnline on 10.08.22
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Senior Senior Researcher at BICC, shows how Putin wants to bring civil wars to Europe.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview at WeltN24 on 04.08.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, analyzes the increasing demand for electricity in the coming years.
Dr. Joachim Weber in a podcast episode at ntv on 04.08.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, explains the composition of the Russian military.
Dr. Joachim Weber in a podcast episode at ntv on 01.08.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, analyzes the state of the Russian military in the podcast episode.
Dr. Frank Umbach at WeltN24 on 26.07.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, explains the reduction in Russian gas supplies.
Dr. Frank Umbach in a radio-interview for the BBC on 26.07.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, Head of Research of the EUCERS cluster, talks about the gas reduction supply by Russia.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview at ntv on 24.07.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, explains in an interview the expansion of the war to include raw materials such as gas or grain.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder with a guest commentary at FocusOnline
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Senior Senior Researcher at BICC, writes about the consequences of a peace pact with Putin.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview at WeltN24 on 21.07.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, explains the possibility of a price ultimatum against Russia.
Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview at Phoenix on 13.07.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, talks about the U.S. as the anchor post of Ukraine's defense.
Dr. Joachim Weber in the podcast „Hypothese: Ukraine“ on 02.06.22
Dr. Joachim Weber, Senior Visiting Fellow, speaks about the consequences for Russia and Ukraine after the war.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview at WeltN24 on 10.07.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, analyzes the gas situation with regard to the current maintenance work.
Dr. Frank Umbach at Phoenix on 05.07.22
Dr. Frank Umbach, head of research at the EUCERS cluster, analyzes Finland and Sweden joining NATO and the Ukraine aid summit.
Dr. Katharina Cramer in the podcast „Hypothese: Ukraine“ on 05.07.22
Dr. Katharina Cramer, Senior Fellow, talks about the war in Ukraine and a turning point for large-scale European research projects.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview at WeltN24 on 04.07.22
"The prospects are more explosive than they were a month or two ago," says Dr. Frank Umbach, an expert on energy security. In the WELT interview, he explains how rising gas prices are affecting the German economy and consumers.
How Turkey and Russia Are Reshaping the Black Sea Region
Dr. Shushanik Minsayan writes in The National Interest about the Russian-Turkish tandem in the Black Sea region.
“Der Glasgower Klimagipfel 2021 – Die Energie- und Klimapolitik der Hauptemittenten EU, USA, China und Russland“
Dr Frank Umbach discusses the Glasgow 2021 Climate Summit in his publication in Political Studies.
Dr. Frank Umbach in an NDR-Interview from 17.06.22
Radio interview for NDR with the editor Stefan Schlag on the reduction of Russian gas exports to Germany, Putin's political motives, a possible complete ban on gas exports to Germany and Europe and the effects on Germany's gas supply.
Russia’s Cyber Fog in the Ukraine War
The all-out Russian war effort to conquer Ukraine will lead to a rise in cyberattacks on both Ukrainian and Western critical infrastructure.
“Russland und das EU-Ölembargo“
Dr Frank Umbach writes in European Security and Technology (ES&T) about the EU oil embargo and its impact on Russia.
“Putins Nukleardrohungen. Einsatzoption oder psychologische Kriegsführung?“
Dr. Frank Umbach discusses Putin's nuclear threats in his technical article in European Security and Technology.
What if Russia Cuts Off Gas to Europe? Three Scenarios
Dr. Frank Umbach talks about three possible disruption scenarios of the European energy supply from Russia (in English).
„Der Ukraine-Konflikt und die deutsche Russlandpolitik”
EUCERS Research Director Frank Umbach with an article on "Der Ukraine-Konflikt und die deutsche Russlandpolitik" ("The Ukraine Conflict and Germany's Russia Policy"), in: European Security & Technology (ES&T), February 2022, pp. 18-21.
Russia demands security guarantees but what Putin really wants is Ukraine
At Atlantic Council, Dr. Iulian Romanyshyn, Senior Fellow at CASSIS, highlights Russian interests in the current conflict in Ukraine.
