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Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with RTL on arms deliveries to Ukraine¹

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.

Dr. Joachim Weber in an Interview with RTL on the USA and Ukraine²

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.

Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with Phoenix about the meeting between Trump and Selenskyj³

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 elections⁴

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 Kronenberg⁵

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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"Bittersweet victory for the Union" Interview with political scientist Prof. Volker Kronenberg about the election⁶

The federal election in Germany has profound effects on the country’s political landscape. Although the Union (CDU/CSU) won the election, their victory is less overwhelming than expected. At the same time, the SPD under Chancellor Scholz has seen a significant drop in support, while the AfD nearly doubled its share of the vote. In an interview with political scientist Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg, the background and implications of this election are examined more closely. Prof. Kronenberg analyzes the results and offers an assessment of the future political developments in Germany.

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Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder - Under Merz, Germany could support Ukraine even more strongly.⁷

In an interview with Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder, a renowned political scientist, the role of Germany in the Ukraine crisis under the possible leadership of Friedrich Merz is discussed. Prof. Heinemann-Grüder emphasizes that under Merz as Chancellor, Germany could likely provide even stronger support to Ukraine. He explains that Merz, with his clearer stance on Russia and his emphasis on a more robust foreign policy, would be able to offer more military and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine. The conversation also touches on Germany's geopolitical significance in the current crisis and the potential impacts on European security policy.

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Dr. Antje Nötzold in Interview with ZDF on the Future of Space Exploration⁸

Space Exploration Has Made Significant Progress in Recent Years and Is Becoming Increasingly Important to Politics, Business, and the Military. In recent years, space exploration has made tremendous strides, gaining more and more attention from politics, business, and the military. With the rise of private companies like SpaceX and the advancement of new technologies, both European space strategies and global geopolitical dynamics are facing new challenges. The use of space for commercial, scientific, and military purposes is particularly being discussed, raising numerous questions. In this context, there is an intensive debate about the future of European space exploration and the collaboration with international partners.

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