In this insightful discussion, moderated by Anke Plättner, leading experts take a closer look at the geopolitical challenges in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's proposals for resolving the conflict. Hans-Dieter Heumann explains that while Trump’s ideas should not always be taken literally, they must still be taken seriously—especially when it comes to the reconstruction of Palestinian territories. The experts also emphasize the necessity of normalizing relations between Israel and the Arab states in order to create long-term stability in the region. The conversation provides valuable insights into the complex geopolitical dynamics and diplomatic challenges of the present.
Hans-Dieter Heumann on ZDF - Politics in Dialogue: Reconstruction and the Role of Arab States in the Middle East Hans-Dieter Heumann on ZDF - Reconstruction and the Role of Arab States in the Middle East
In this discussion, Anke Plättner moderates an in-depth conversation about the geopolitical challenges in the Middle East. Experts Melinda Crane, Prof. Thomas Jäger, Hans-Dieter Heumann, and Moritz Koch discuss, among other things, proposals for the reconstruction of Palestinian territories, which have been brought up by various political actors, including Donald Trump. Special attention is given to how Arab states are involved in this discussion. While some Arab countries may play a role in the reconstruction process, it remains unclear how they will address the question of whether and how Palestinians could settle in their countries. The experts also discuss the opportunities and challenges of normalizing relations between Israel and the Arab states and their significance for the stability of the region.
Hans-Dieter Heumann on ZDF - Politics in Dialogue: Reconstruction and the Role of Arab States in the Middle East
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Dr. Hans-Dieter Heumann2 is a lecturer at the Institute of History at the University of Bonn. Until 2015, he was President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy in Berlin, and prior to that, he served as the German Ambassador to the Council of Europe. His diplomatic career took him to the embassies in New York (UN), Washington, Moscow, and Paris. At the Foreign Ministry, he worked, among other roles, in the Planning and Management Staff, and at the Federal Ministry of Defense in the Planning Staff. As a political scientist, he taught and conducted research at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and at the Institute for East-West Security Studies in New York, USA.
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