Peter Walkenhorst
@pwalkenhorst.bsky.social
Historian and Political Analyst, Passionate European and Global Citizen, Bertelsmann Stiftung - Personal Views.
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🚀 November 4 @5:30pm ASTROPOLITICS screens at Delphi Lux in Berlin — a 63-minute journey from the Cold War’s space race to today’s crowded cosmos. Can space become a domain of cooperation, or will history repeat itself? free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🚀 November 4 @5:30pm ASTROPOLITICS screens at Delphi Lux in Berlin — a 63-minute journey from the Cold War’s space race to today’s crowded cosmos. Can space become a domain of cooperation, or will history repeat itself? free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L
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A special thanks to our colleagues Jasmin Ruhnke and @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for hosting us and our guest speaker Sebastian Daus for sharing valuable insights and contributing to a thoughtful discussion!
October 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A special thanks to our colleagues Jasmin Ruhnke and @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for hosting us and our guest speaker Sebastian Daus for sharing valuable insights and contributing to a thoughtful discussion!
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Our RANGE forecasting workshop on the future of U.S. commitment to NATO’s eastern flank is a wrap. Special thanks to @linaskojala.bsky.social & @gssc-lt.bsky.social for gathering strategic thinkers for an insightful session. @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our RANGE forecasting workshop on the future of U.S. commitment to NATO’s eastern flank is a wrap. Special thanks to @linaskojala.bsky.social & @gssc-lt.bsky.social for gathering strategic thinkers for an insightful session. @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social
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1/2. The phrase "land swap" is being used to mean "Ukraine concedes land illegally occupied by Russia and also concedes territory that is not even occupied." That is not a swap.
August 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
1/2. The phrase "land swap" is being used to mean "Ukraine concedes land illegally occupied by Russia and also concedes territory that is not even occupied." That is not a swap.
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A guess about a point Putin and Trump agreed on: that Putin won’t release the files about Russia’s campaigns to support Trump in 2016 and 2020 so long as Trump continues to aid Russia’s war.
"In the ancient world, people spoke of 'Ultima Thule,' a mythical land in the extreme north, the end of the earth. By venturing north to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump reaches his own Ultima Thule, the arctic endpoint of a foreign policy dreamworld."
snyder.substack.com/p/ultima-thule
snyder.substack.com/p/ultima-thule
Ultima Thule
Trump in Alaska
snyder.substack.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A guess about a point Putin and Trump agreed on: that Putin won’t release the files about Russia’s campaigns to support Trump in 2016 and 2020 so long as Trump continues to aid Russia’s war.
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International verurteilen Medien das ergebnislose Treffen von US-Präsident Trump mit Russlands Staatschef Putin. Insbesondere der Pullover Lawrows sorgt für Irritation.
Presseschau zum Alaska-Gipfel: "Widerlich. Beschämend. Und letztendlich nutzlos."
International verurteilen Medien das ergebnislose Treffen von US-Präsident Trump mit Russlands Staatschef Putin. Insbesondere der Pullover Lawrows sorgt für Irritation.
www.zeit.de
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM
International verurteilen Medien das ergebnislose Treffen von US-Präsident Trump mit Russlands Staatschef Putin. Insbesondere der Pullover Lawrows sorgt für Irritation.
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Trump und Putin: „Am Ende sind das dort zwei Leute, die nicht die Interessen der Ukraine, nicht die Interessen der Europäer verfolgen werden.“ www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
Gipfel in Alaska: „Das Ganze hat eine Schieflage zulasten der Ukraine und der europäischer Sicherheit“ - Video - WELT
Nico Lange, Experte für Sicherheitspolitik, sieht im Ausgang des Alaska-Gipfels keine gute Nachricht für die Ukraine: „Am Ende sind das dort zwei Leute, die nicht die Interessen der Ukraine, nicht die...
www.welt.de
August 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Trump und Putin: „Am Ende sind das dort zwei Leute, die nicht die Interessen der Ukraine, nicht die Interessen der Europäer verfolgen werden.“ www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
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Hegseth, backed by Colby, stopped weapons deliveries to Ukraine without consulting others in the administration and despite evidence that the deliveries would not have a damaging impact on US stockpiles.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness
The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.
www.nbcnews.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Hegseth, backed by Colby, stopped weapons deliveries to Ukraine without consulting others in the administration and despite evidence that the deliveries would not have a damaging impact on US stockpiles.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Diese Regierung ist ohne ökologische Ambition und Emotion. Wichtigstes Ziel: wo wir überhaupt was machen, soll niemand was merken. Warum das nicht nur Natur und Mensch schadet, sondern auch der Regierung haben @PPinzler und ich aufgeschrieben www.zeit.de/2025/28/klim...
Klimapolitik: Strategie ist eben nichts für Feiglinge
Die schwarz-rote Regierung könnte die ökofeindlichste seit Langem werden. Damit schadet sie nicht nur dem Klima und der Bevölkerung. Es ist auch machtstrategisch unklug.
www.zeit.de
July 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Diese Regierung ist ohne ökologische Ambition und Emotion. Wichtigstes Ziel: wo wir überhaupt was machen, soll niemand was merken. Warum das nicht nur Natur und Mensch schadet, sondern auch der Regierung haben @PPinzler und ich aufgeschrieben www.zeit.de/2025/28/klim...
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Thanks to quieter decisions by members of Donald Trump’s administration, “the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes:
The Great Realignment
Trump is giving the Russian dictator every incentive to keep killing Ukrainians.
bit.ly
July 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thanks to quieter decisions by members of Donald Trump’s administration, “the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes:
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Thanks to the @bertelsmannst.bsky.social team for your support to our @sciencespo.bsky.social students to manage the art of #forecasting!
June 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thanks to the @bertelsmannst.bsky.social team for your support to our @sciencespo.bsky.social students to manage the art of #forecasting!
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Big thanks to @sciencespo.bsky.social for hosting our 2-day workshop on the art of forecasting! From methods to decomposition, students explored the future of transatlantic relations with sharp thinking & great energy Grateful to @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social, faculty & students for the warm welcome!
June 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Big thanks to @sciencespo.bsky.social for hosting our 2-day workshop on the art of forecasting! From methods to decomposition, students explored the future of transatlantic relations with sharp thinking & great energy Grateful to @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social, faculty & students for the warm welcome!
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Was great to be back in the city I once called home for a 2 day workshop on the art of forecasting. Very refreshing to talk about the future of transatlantic relations with non experts but enthusiastic master students with different interests: health, development, environment, finance, economics!
Big thanks to @sciencespo.bsky.social for hosting our 2-day workshop on the art of forecasting! From methods to decomposition, students explored the future of transatlantic relations with sharp thinking & great energy Grateful to @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social, faculty & students for the warm welcome!
June 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Was great to be back in the city I once called home for a 2 day workshop on the art of forecasting. Very refreshing to talk about the future of transatlantic relations with non experts but enthusiastic master students with different interests: health, development, environment, finance, economics!
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Five things to remember about war:
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Five things to remember about war:
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Trump expects to be celebrated at the NATO summit for his success in Iran. And he certainly will be. But it’s a double edged sword for European NATO members, because the attack in Iran is how US will operate from here on. Unilaterally, opportunistically, overwhelmingly, one-off.
June 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump expects to be celebrated at the NATO summit for his success in Iran. And he certainly will be. But it’s a double edged sword for European NATO members, because the attack in Iran is how US will operate from here on. Unilaterally, opportunistically, overwhelmingly, one-off.
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Interested in the geopolitics of space?
From mega-constellations to lunar ambitions, the stakes are rising. Join our space forecasting on RANGE and help shape the conversation @ rangeforecasting.org
From mega-constellations to lunar ambitions, the stakes are rising. Join our space forecasting on RANGE and help shape the conversation @ rangeforecasting.org
June 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Interested in the geopolitics of space?
From mega-constellations to lunar ambitions, the stakes are rising. Join our space forecasting on RANGE and help shape the conversation @ rangeforecasting.org
From mega-constellations to lunar ambitions, the stakes are rising. Join our space forecasting on RANGE and help shape the conversation @ rangeforecasting.org
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Besten Dank an Jens Rupert für das Gespräch bei @ntvde.bsky.social . Trump geht es beim Einsatz der Nationalgarde um ein Instrument autoritärer Herrschaft.
Besten Dank an Jens Rupert für das Gespräch bei @ntvde.bsky.social . Trump geht es beim Einsatz der Nationalgarde um ein Instrument autoritärer Herrschaft.
Jäger: Darum geht es Trump mit Nationalgarde-Einsatz
In Los Angeles protestieren Menschen gegen Razzien der US-Einwanderungsbehörde ICE und liefern sich gewaltsame Auseinandersetzungen mit der Polizei. Trump schickt daraufhin die Nationalgarde in die US...
www.n-tv.de
June 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Besten Dank an Jens Rupert für das Gespräch bei @ntvde.bsky.social . Trump geht es beim Einsatz der Nationalgarde um ein Instrument autoritärer Herrschaft.
Besten Dank an Jens Rupert für das Gespräch bei @ntvde.bsky.social . Trump geht es beim Einsatz der Nationalgarde um ein Instrument autoritärer Herrschaft.
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Interested in the geopolitics of space? We’ve just launched a new RANGE category: Astropolitics!
To help us kick things off, make sure to weigh in on our latest questions: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
To help us kick things off, make sure to weigh in on our latest questions: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
Astropolitics
How will politics, economics and security intersect and evolve in space?
www.rangeforecasting.org
June 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Interested in the geopolitics of space? We’ve just launched a new RANGE category: Astropolitics!
To help us kick things off, make sure to weigh in on our latest questions: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
To help us kick things off, make sure to weigh in on our latest questions: www.rangeforecasting.org/challenges/1...
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As the U.S. and China ramp up their lunar exploration efforts, will their militaries take on a larger role? Share your perspective here: RANGE Forecasting | rangeforecasting.org
June 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
As the U.S. and China ramp up their lunar exploration efforts, will their militaries take on a larger role? Share your perspective here: RANGE Forecasting | rangeforecasting.org
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It is now up to Europeans to help Ukraine push Putin back toward peace and give diplomatic efforts the necessary strength. If Europeans prove too weak, they will encourage Putin to continue reshaping the European order by military means. @cepa.org
cepa.org/article/puti...
cepa.org/article/puti...
Putin Turns Peace Efforts to Rubble
Europe must respond more rapidly and with greater determination to halt the Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
cepa.org
May 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
It is now up to Europeans to help Ukraine push Putin back toward peace and give diplomatic efforts the necessary strength. If Europeans prove too weak, they will encourage Putin to continue reshaping the European order by military means. @cepa.org
cepa.org/article/puti...
cepa.org/article/puti...
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Putin spielt auf Zeit und führt weiter Krieg, auch im Telefonat mit Trump wieder. Ja, man wolle Frieden, aber es gäbe Nuancen, man sei bereit daran zu arbeiten uswusf. Währenddessen lässt er weiter angreifen.
May 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Putin spielt auf Zeit und führt weiter Krieg, auch im Telefonat mit Trump wieder. Ja, man wolle Frieden, aber es gäbe Nuancen, man sei bereit daran zu arbeiten uswusf. Währenddessen lässt er weiter angreifen.
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Putin wirft Trump eine Brotkrume hin, der feiert das als Erfolg, Europa steht daneben und schweigt.
Alles wie immer
Alles wie immer
May 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Putin wirft Trump eine Brotkrume hin, der feiert das als Erfolg, Europa steht daneben und schweigt.
Alles wie immer
Alles wie immer
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Putin schickt wie erwartet eine Delegation von Unterlingen nach Istanbul, die dort die bekannten Maximalforderungen wiederholen wird und kein Mandat für Entscheidungen hat. Einen Friedens-Showdown gibt es nicht. Bewegung wird es nur geben, wenn der Druck auf Putin erhöht wird.
May 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Putin schickt wie erwartet eine Delegation von Unterlingen nach Istanbul, die dort die bekannten Maximalforderungen wiederholen wird und kein Mandat für Entscheidungen hat. Einen Friedens-Showdown gibt es nicht. Bewegung wird es nur geben, wenn der Druck auf Putin erhöht wird.
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The United States has sent a letter to the European Commission in a first sign it is willing to engage in a negotiated deal with the bloc in their trade war, four EU diplomats told POLITICO.
US gets back to EU on trade war ― hinting at Trump’s willingness to find a deal
Letter is first positive concrete engagement from Washington since the two sides paused retaliatory tariffs.
www.politico.eu
May 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The United States has sent a letter to the European Commission in a first sign it is willing to engage in a negotiated deal with the bloc in their trade war, four EU diplomats told POLITICO.