Simon Koschut as Guest in WDR

On April 9th, Prof. Dr. Simon Koschut joined WDR as an expert guest for a live broadcast in which listener called in to share their perspective on the two-week ceasefire in Iran. The calls sparked a wide-ranging conversation that shed light on the conflict's complexity from very different angels. 

Topics included whether two weeks is even sufficient for serious peace negotiations, what interests Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran are each pursuing and whether these actually align. Also discussed were the strategic consequences of closing the Strait of Hormuz, why the escalation dynamics have shifted toward Lebanon, and how realistic a lasting peace in the region truly is. The role of China and how to handle major geopolitical powers in such crises was also raised.

The full conversation is available as a podcast.

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