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”.

The Russia-Ukraine war has not only shaken the geopolitical balance in Europe but also raised profound questions about the role of international actors. At the center of this are the relations between the USA, Russia, and Europe, as well as the question of how the West should respond to Russia's aggression. In this context, the role of Donald Trump and the political dynamics within Europe are also examined, particularly with regard to the influence of right-wing parties and the political will to stand up to Russia. Europe's economic power and the strategic importance of political unity also play a crucial role in analyzing the conflict.

The interview with Dr. Frank Umbach focuses on the future role of the USA in Europe and NATO's course under Donald Trump. In recent years, there has been an increasing tendency for the USA to withdraw from Europe, raising questions about the defense readiness of European states. In this context, the responsibility of the EU countries is also addressed, as they have failed to strengthen their own defense capabilities and form a unified front. This could now lead to Europe being increasingly influenced from the outside, particularly by US foreign policy.

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.

The geopolitical situation surrounding Ukraine is closely tied to the power interests and conflicts of other states, particularly Russia and Iran. Russia has formed a strategic partnership with Iran in the Syrian conflict, but tensions exist due to Russia's insufficient intervention to stabilize the regime of Bashar al-Assad. At the same time, Iran is increasingly becoming a threat as it is on the path to acquiring a nuclear weapons option. These geopolitical tensions also impact Ukraine and the international support it receives, especially when compared to other European countries like the UK and Germany.