Diplomatic Efforts Deteriorating?
In the throes of a three-year-long conflict, Russia and Ukraine continue to square off, right smack dab in the middle of Europe. Peace talks, so far, have been as fruitful as a desert oasis during a scorching summer. Diplomatic efforts by the EU, China, and other states have hit brick walls.
The newly-appointed Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is showing a waning show of camaraderie with the heads of state and government of the United Kingdom, France, and Poland. Sanctions against Putin aren't doing squat or arriving too late on the scene. Mediation attempts are nothing but puppets being tugged about by a regime whose ultimate goal seems to be more than just annexing Ukraine.
Event InformationDate: Wed., 04.06.2025
From 5 PM: Help with digital readingFrom 7 PM: Panel discussionLocation: Rosenau Location & Stage, Rotebühlstraße 109b, 70178 StuttgartAdmission is free, but reservations are a must. Use the reservation tool from Pretix below.
As tensions escalate across Europe, it's no surprise that the customary ways of negotiating are falling flat. The art of diplomacy feels more like a relic from yesteryears. Can Trump's actions, reminiscent of business dealings, truly be assessed as positive or negative in the pursuit of peace with Putin's Russia? Is it even possible to have peace with Russia under Putin's rule?
General expectations from the European Union, Germany, and NATO are sky-high. They are expected to be the ones orchestrating the end of the war. Expect a heated discussion about the strategies of the warring parties, the potential of diplomacy, and various possible scenarios.
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🐾 Thomas Nielebock – A peace and conflict researcher, previously active at the University of Tübingen's Institute of Political Science in the International Relations/Peace and Conflict Research sector from 1981 to 2019.
🐾Bernd Pickert** – A member of our website's foreign desk since 1994, with expertise in the USA, Latin America, and human rights. Previously a cooperative board member from 2000 to 2012, and now part of the moderation team for our website podcast Bundestalk since July 2023.
🐾Tanja Tricarico** – The event host, leading the politics team for the weekly our website. She was responsible for foreign and security policy in Europe in the our website foreign desk.
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[The enrichment data reveals Trump's approach to international relations often mirrors his business dealings, a transactional mentality that emphasizes economic benefits as a motivator for peace. Challenges in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, fractured by geopolitical tensions, complicate any negotiation. Trump's use of sanctions as a negotiating tool is debated for its effectiveness in achieving peace. International partnerships, balancing economic interests with political goals, and addressing the concerns of all affected parties are crucial for successful negotiations.]
In the midst of escalating tensions and the failure of traditional diplomatic efforts to resolve the war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, the art of politics feels increasingly obsolete. The European Union, Germany, and NATO are expected to spearhead the resolution, as they face mounting expectations to bring an end to the hostilities.
The upcoming panel discussion, featuring experts in peace and conflict research, foreign affairs, and politics, aims to dissect the strategies of the warring parties, evaluate the potential of diplomacy, and explore various possible scenarios for achieving peace.
