Lecture Series on the Ukraine War: The Geostrategic Situation

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the war back to the heart of Europe. So far, the EU and NATO have reacted with surprising unity during the Ukraine war. But how long can this unity last and where are the potential areas of conflict? The energy and economic consequences for Europeans are already enormous. At the same time, a cyberwar is raging that began long before the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Social media are playing an unprecedented role in assessing the war's outcome. At the same time, the Ukraine war has consequences for Europeans' relationship with other actors. Turkey or China are moving into a mediating role. Will transatlantic relations be permanently revived and will the EU's Common Security Policy actually emerge stronger from this conflict in the end? What are the long-term strategic changes and what are the solution scenarios for the future of Ukraine?