In an interview with ntv, Dr. Joachim Weber explains that Donald Trump's demand for lower oil prices to end the Ukraine war is unlikely to be effective. He describes this strategy as typical of Trump, who often proposes simple, populist solutions. According to Weber, a reduction in oil prices would not significantly harm the Kremlin, as Russia has become better at coping with price fluctuations.

The new US president has announced high import tariffs on Chinese products to protect the US economy and reduce the trade deficit with China. China expert Maximilian Mayer points out that during Trump’s first term, the US trade deficit with China grew by 200 billion dollars, costing many jobs in the US.

Even before he actually took office, Donald Trump increased the pressure on NATO partners considerably - NATO should spend even more of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. What does this mean for NATO and the EU? Dr. Weber discusses this in an interview with phoenix.

Recently, Donald Trump was once again elected President of the United States, which is causing fears and nervousness in Europe. The question arises: Can the continent exist without the USA? Former diplomat Hans-Dieter Heumann and expert on German-French relations, Landry Charrier, shed light on the challenges and opportunities that now lie ahead for Europe.

Space-based technology is highly relevant today. GPS, Internet and navigation systems are just a few examples of everyday applications based on space-based technology. In the latest episode of the Hypothesis Podcast, Dr. Enrico Fels the hypothesis “In a few years, wars in space will be decided”.

In an interview with WDR Aktuelle Stunde, Moritz Brake, security expert and reserve officer of the German Navy, discussed Russia's escalating actions in the Baltic Sea. He emphasized that Russia is intensifying its strategy within the framework of "hybrid warfare," which particularly threatens the security of the region. Brake explained that Russia is increasingly using aggressive tactics, such as sabotage attacks on critical infrastructure like submarine cables. He warned that Europe and NATO must respond more decisively to address the threat and ensure the stability of the Baltic Sea.

On January 15, 2025, NATO announced the launch of a new mission to protect submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. This move is a response to the increasing threats from Russia, particularly from its so-called "shadow fleet," which has been linked to a series of attacks on vital infrastructure. In Finland, a suspicious tanker was detained, possibly responsible for damaging submarine cables in December 2024. In an interview, Moritz Brake, a maritime security expert, discusses the changing security situation and potential measures to prevent future attacks.

In an interview with WDR 5 Morgenecho on January 14, 2025, security expert Prof. Moritz Brake discusses the growing threats to the Baltic Sea. In addition to damaged data cables, a Russian ship carrying oil has now also run aground. Brake explains that these incidents are part of a deliberate escalation strategy by Russia against Europe. He warns that Europe must not allow itself to be "pushed around" any longer and must take clear measures to counter such threats.