Dr. Enrico Fels in heute journal: A turning point in space
In heute journal, Dr. Enrico Fels spoke about the current turning point in space. He emphasized that ESA, which has developed cutting-edge technologies in the past, must now face up to these new challenges. Europe must strengthen its own capabilities, both in transporting people and payloads into space.
Dr. Enrico Fels on WDR 5: 50 Years of ESA – Europe's Role in Space
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the European Space Agency (ESA), Dr. Enrico Fels, Managing Director of CASSIS Bonn, discussed the significance of space research for Europe on WDR 5's "Tagesgespräch". He emphasized that ESA not only promotes scientific excellence but also enables strategic autonomy for Europe in space.
Dr. Ali Fathollah‑Nejad at FAZ: Iran – Tehran’s Red Lines, Trump’s Maximum Pressure
Dr. Ali Fathollah‑Nejad explains in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung how Iran’s firm “red lines” and the U.S.’ strategy of “maximum pressure” are steering negotiations toward crisis—and how economic collapse might force both parties back to the table.
Dr. Moritz Brake in FAZ: Strengthening Europe’s Maritime Security
In a guest article for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Dr. Moritz Brake, Senior Fellow at CASSIS Bonn and Managing Director of Nexmaris GmbH, warns of the growing security challenges at sea. He stresses that Germany and Europe must improve the protection of critical maritime infrastructure – including undersea cables, LNG terminals, and offshore wind farms – as they represent vulnerable targets for sabotage.
Prof. Dr. Kronenberg at "FOCUS Online": "If the Greens don’t brake Nietzard’s course, the party will fall back"
In an interview with FOCUS Online, Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg, political scientist at the University of Bonn and Director of CASSIS, analyzes the impact of the provocative statements made by Jette Nietzard, spokesperson for the Green Youth, on the mother party.
Landry Charrier on FOCUS Online: 20 years after the french EU referendum
In a guest article for FOCUS Online, Landry Charrier, an expert on Franco-German relations, analyses how the French “Non” to the EU Constitutional Treaty of 2005 continues to be instrumentalized by far-right forces.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on Hitler's “Nero Order” of 19 March 1945 in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung
In his article, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie shows how Adolf Hitler finally sealed the downfall of the German Reich with the “Nero Order” of 19 March 1945, driven by fanaticism, a loss of reality and a ruthless equation of his fate with that of the German people.
Dr. Frank Umbach on the threat to Europe from Russia on phoenix
In an interview with N-TV, security expert Dr. Frank Umbach talks about the threat posed to Europe by Russia.