Three Questions for Simon Koschut: Security. Europe. Responsibility.

In an interview with ZU|Daily, Professor Dr. Simon Koschut, Vice President for Research and holder of the ZEPPELIN Chair in International Security Policy, discusses the changes in the European security order. He takes a critical look at the concept of a "turning point": While Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has accelerated and brought many developments to light, these had already begun long before 2022. Koschut views security today as an interconnected phenomenon that encompasses not only military capabilities but also economic, technological, and societal factors. For transatlantic relations, the question is not so much "more Europe or more NATO," but rather how a stronger European capacity for action could make the alliance more balanced. He identifies the social dimension of security, such as trust, cohesion, and resilience in the face of hybrid influence, as a potential blind spot. With an eye toward the Defense Summit at Zeppelin University, he also emphasizes the responsibility of academia and universities: They should improve the basis for decision-making, make uncertainties transparent, and in doing so combine scientific openness with research security and a responsible approach to dual-use knowledge.

You can find the full interview here