Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the Correspondence between Helmut Kohl and Otto von Habsburg
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie writes about the long-standing correspondence between Helmut Kohl and Otto von Habsburg, the last Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary and a prominent European politician. The article traces the relationship between two committed Europeans.
Evaluation of German government: Reshuffles, reforms, and far-right threat
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie takes stock of the performance of the German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The article focuses on the government’s reforms, recent personnel changes and its response to the growing strength of the far-right AfD.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the Merz cabinet reshuffle
On July 27, 2026, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie published an article in TRT World on the reshaping of the German government and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The article examines Merz’s personnel decisions as an expression of his leadership style and considers the political risks and potential consequences of the “Merz reshuffle.”
Dr. habil. Hendrik Ohnesorge in an Interview with Perspective Daily on South Korea's "soft power"
Whether it’s K-pop, skincare or hit TV series – anything that comes from Korea becomes a craze. The country also benefits from this politically.
Dr. Landry Charrier on Focus online about the Franco-German Ministerial Council in Brühl
In an article for Focus online published on July 17, Dr. Landry Charrier analyzed the current state of Franco-German relations against the backdrop of the ministerial meeting in Brühl and assessed its significance for the future of Europe.
History as Life's Teacher: Prominent German Historian Michael Stürmer Has Passed Away
The historian and public intellectual Michael Stürmer has passed away at the age of 87. In an article published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie pays tribute to Stürmer's outstanding contributions to German historiography and strategic policy debates.
Dr. Landry Charrier on n-tv regarding the ruling in the appeal trial against Marine Le Pen
On July 7, Dr. Landry Charrier appeared on n-tv to discuss the ruling in the appeal trial against Marine Le Pen.
Dr. Moritz Brake on News.at on the economic consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
On July 2, Dr. Moritz Brake analyzed the security and economic consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on News.at and assessed its significance for Europe and global trade.