Guest commentary by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in "Handelsblatt" about Germany's security strategy
After reunification, Berlin was slow to embrace its new role within the global security architecture and continued to treat all military matters as taboo. Now, foreign and security policy go hand in hand. The continued solidarity of the alliance within NATO is currently being called into question, which is why Europe—and Germany in particular—must address the issue of how European security can be maintained without the support of the US.
Dr. Joachim Weber talks to "phoenix" about Iran's counterattack on the US base in Qatar
In an interview with "phoenix" on June 23, Dr. Joachim Weber assessed Iran's airstrike on the US airbase Al-Udeid near the Qatari capital Doha, and predicted the further course of the Iran-Israel war.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie at Die Tagespost: Is NATO Still Protecting Us?
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie, Professor of Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Bonn, evaluates how shifting power dynamics between the U.S. and Europe are challenging NATO ahead of its upcoming summit—and why Europe must step up its burden-sharing.
Landry Charrier at dokdoc.eu: Victory Is Not Inevitable
Landry Charrier, Associate Fellow at CASSIS, warns in dokdoc.eu against adopting the narrative of inevitable right-wing victories in Germany and France—and argues that democratic outcomes remain open and contestable.
Dr. Joachim Weber at Phoenix: Middle East Conflict – Key Actors Don’t Want to Stop
Dr. Joachim Weber, security policy expert at CASSIS, University of Bonn, observes on phoenix vor Ort that key actors in the Middle East are continuing escalation — raising the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Dr. Joachim Weber at n‑tv: Israel Does the Dirty Work – US Forms the Threat Posture
Dr. Joachim Weber, security expert at the University of Bonn and Senior Fellow at CASSIS, explains on n‑tv that Israel is carrying out the military “dirty work” in the Iran conflict, while the U.S. subtly establishes a powerful deterrent presence.
Prof. Dr. Frank Umbach at Phoenix: Iran May Not Give Up Nuclear Weapons
Prof. Dr. Frank Umbach, political scientist at CASSIS, states on Phoenix der Tag that Iran is unlikely to abandon its nuclear ambitions, making a realistic deal difficult to achieve.
Dr. Joachim Weber at Schwäbische.de: Embarrassing and disgusting -Why compulsory military service is really failing
Dr. Joachim Weber, security expert at the University of Bonn and CASSIS, believes that the return to compulsory military service in Germany is massively hindered by infrastructural deficiencies, bureaucratic hurdles and strategic failures - despite the growing security policy necessity.