Media Contributions

Dr. Antje Nötzold in David Matei's podcast on geopolitics in space¹

Space has long become a crucial strategic battleground. What was once considered an untouched realm for scientific exploration is now an area where geopolitical and military interests collide. In particular, systems like Starlink play a significant role in warfare, while Europe still faces challenges regarding its independence in space. In this episode, we take a look at the geopolitical and security implications of space utilization and ask the question: How resilient is Europe in space really?

Professor Xuewu Gu: Clash at the White House²

The article examines the evolving global political landscape, particularly the shifting dynamics between the United States, Europe, and China. Focusing on the consequences of Donald Trump’s foreign policies, Professor Xuewu Gu, an expert in international relations at the University of Bonn, provides a detailed analysis of how the growing rift between the U.S. and Europe is creating a strategic opening for China to expand its influence, particularly in Europe and in global diplomatic efforts such as the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

'What Will Happen?' Podcast with Professor Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder and the journalist Michael Krons³

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.

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Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with RTL on arms deliveries to Ukraine⁴

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.

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Dr. Joachim Weber in an Interview with RTL on the USA and Ukraine⁵

In times of geopolitical tensions and unpredictable developments, recent events on the world stage cast a shadow over international diplomacy. In particular, the relationship between the USA, Ukraine, and Russia emerges as a central issue in current global politics. With the ongoing support of the USA for Ukraine and Russia's military ambitions, a delicate balancing act between the great powers seems to be unfolding.

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Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with Phoenix about the meeting between Trump and Selenskyj⁶

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.

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US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections⁷

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.

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"I believe Friedrich Merz is capable of strong chancellorship." Interview with Prof. Volker Kronenberg⁸

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.

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