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Sebastian Witteler
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Relative Brier Score
13832005101520253035
Questions Forecasted
1110-0.100.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.911.1
Scored Questions

93

Forecasts

7

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Forecasts 0 22 334 93 2761
Comments 0 13 80 57 1502
Questions Forecasted 0 19 57 32 229
Upvotes on Comments By This User 0 1 28 7 200
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Power Forecaster - Mar 2025

Earned for making 20+ forecasts in a month.
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Star Commenter - Mar 2025

Earned for making 5+ comments in a month (rationales not included).
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sebawi
made their 6th forecast (view all):
Probability
Answer
0% (0%)
Less than or equal to 49
1% (0%)
Between 50 and 59, inclusive
34% (-6%)
Between 60 and 69, inclusive
57% (+5%)
Between 70 and 79, inclusive
8% (+1%)
More than or equal to 80
Why do you think you're right?

Assuming an escalting threat situation.

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Why might you be wrong?

Agreements with Russia may reduce Germans' threat perception at least for the time frame relevant to this question.

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Confirmed previous forecast
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sebawi
made their 7th forecast (view all):
Probability
Answer
Forecast Window
41% (0%)
Yes
Mar 31, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
59% (0%)
No
Mar 31, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Confirmed previous forecast
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New Prediction
sebawi
made their 6th forecast (view all):
Probability
Answer
1% (0%)
Less than or equal to 9%
4% (-3%)
Between 10% and 19%, inclusive
79% (+2%)
Between 20% and 29%, inclusive
14% (+1%)
Between 30% and 39%, inclusive
2% (0%)
More than or equal to 40%
Why do you think you're right?

Updating considering the current status quo.

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Why might you be wrong?
Germans may begin to see  Ukraine more critical as soon as there are discussions on German troops in Ukraine.
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Confirmed previous forecast
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sebawi
made their 2nd forecast (view all):
Probability
Answer
35% (+20%)
Yes
65% (-20%)
No
Why do you think you're right?

Reconsidering after thinking things through in conjunction with the other related questions.

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Why might you be wrong?

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New Prediction
sebawi
made their 1st forecast (view all):
Probability
Answer
1%
1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025
15%
1 April 2025 - 30 June 2025
10%
1 July 2025 - 30 September 2025
9%
1 October 2025 - 31 December 2025
65%
Not before 2026
Why do you think you're right?

First forecast, only six days until first deadline. This does not seem feasible considering the negotiation environment.

Russia considers itself in an advantageous position, so there is no need for agreeing to a ceasefire before Ukraine provides concessions that make sure this remains the case. Ukraine on the other hand, does not want to give in to a ceasefire that will only allow Russia to bolster their military capabilities - but it might be forced by the US government and military conditions. Therefore, assuming a ceasefire will be agreed upon either sooner than later - or not before 2026.

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Why might you be wrong?
I may overestimate Ukraine's ability to withstand US pressure to make radical concessions to Russia at this point in time.
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