Munich Security Conference

🆕 The Munich Security Conference 2026 was shaped by competing tales about the state of the rules-based international order. Is it broken, bruised, or bolstered? Read our #MSC2026 key takeaways ⬇️ securityconference.org/en/publication…

🆕 Secure your seat at the #NATOsummit 2026! The Munich Security Conference and the @SETAfoundation invite organizations to apply for event slots at “Allies in Ankara”—the official event hub of the NATO Summit at Ankara Palas. 👉 Apply until May 31: securityconference.org/en/news/full/m…

Wer sich fragt, welches diplomatische Spiel Teheran da gerade mit Washington spielt, dem sei dieses Interview empfohlen. Wolfgang @ischinger hat in seinem Diplomatenleben schon mit dem ein oder anderen Iraner am Verhandlungstisch gesessen - und daraus den Schluss gezogen: "Verhandlungen mit dem Iran sind nicht unmöglich, aber diplomatisches Hochreck." @sternde

New episode: At #MSC2026, @yaffaesque sat down with @ianbremmer and @dankurtzphelan to explore how "The Art of Diplomacy" unfolds on our stages—sampling the infamous JD Vance speech and this year’s address by Marco Rubio. 🎧 Listen in: youtube.com/watch?v=TKCq8q…

Unter dem Titel „Welt im Umbruch“ sprach MSC‑Vorsitzender @Ischinger im Rahmenprogramm des @Karlspreis_ac: „Die USA haben sich von einem Partner Europas zusehends zu einer Herausforderung, einem Problem bis hin zu einem Gegner der Idee der EU und der Europäer entwickelt."

📖 @ArabBarometer released a new report, based on a survey conducted jointly with the MSC Middle East Consultation Group, providing key insights into public sentiment in Lebanon shortly before the most recent developments. Read the full publication: arabbarometer.org/wp-content/upl…

Is trade an underrated security issue? In Washington, DC, we asked former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and current Economic Advisor to the President of Ukraine, @cafreeland. Find out her answer as she takes on a “Fact or Fun” question at our recent Geoeconomics Roundtable.

I concluded a long and productive day in Washington DC with discussions as part of the @MunSecConf Geoeconomics Roundtable event. Excellent conversations throughout.

How can 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇸 navigate today’s geoeconomic challenges? At our Geoeconomics Roundtable in Washington, DC, views on balanced economic policymaking diverged. Tech regulation, AI, and China drove a debate that was at times heated—but necessary to sustain transatlantic dialogue.

Congratulations to @rafaelmgrossi on being named one of this year's #TIME100 most influential people. For our new "The Art of Diplomacy" podcast, we had the chance to speak with him. 🎧 Tune in for insights on nuclear diplomacy and conflict mediation: youtube.com/watch?si=iHkiP…

MSC-Vorsitzender @ischinger bei #Illner zum Treffen von Merz und Selenskyj: „Die 🇩🇪-🇺🇦 Partnerschaft ist keine, bei der die Ukraine am Tropf Deutschlands hängt – sondern eine Partnerschaft mit der kampferprobtesten, modernsten und leistungsfähigsten Armee Europas.“ zdf.de/play/talk/mayb…

At the concluding dinner of yesterday's Geoeconomics Roundtable in Washington, DC, MSC Chair-designate @jensstoltenberg delivered brief remarks, underlining the growing tight link between economic and national security. He also warned against overdependence on China and Russia.

As #US tariffs rattle transatlantic economic relations, we’re back in Washington, DC! 🇺🇸 The gathering of our family & friends at the MSC DC office was followed by our Geoeconomics Roundtable, which brought together leaders from politics, industry, and academia.

Wolfgang @Ischinger @MunSecConf​ fordert eine Beteiligung der Europäer bei der Entwicklung eines Plans für langfristige Sicherheitsstrukturen im Nahen Osten. Europa habe hierbei viel Erfahrung und solle "nicht einfach zuschauen", sondern sich diplomatisch einschalten.

I was very pleased to host yesterday at the Residence in Washington a roundtable dinner in honor of Ambassador #HelgaSchmid, in the distinguished presence of my dear friends and colleagues, the Ambassador of Kuwait and the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco (@USAmbMorocco). Bringing together, as part of the @MunSecConf Middle East Consultation Group, leading voices from across policy and diplomatic circles, including @AtlanticCouncil, @BrookingsInst, @CSIS, @MiddleEastInst, and @StimsonCenter, this exchange offered a rich and forward-looking discussion on regional dynamics and shared priorities, reflecting our collective commitment to dialogue, partnership, and strategic clarity.

„Ein Amerika ohne Europa wäre nicht mehr die Weltmacht, die es eigentlich sein möchte.“ – Wolfgang @ischinger im @SZ-Podcast „Auf den Punkt“ über das bröckelnde Verhältnis zwischen der EU und den USA unter Trump. Zum Gespräch 👇 sueddeutsche.de/politik/sicher…

🚨 Out now: Tune in to our first episode as Florence Gaub talks with @rafaelmgrossi about why discipline, restraint, and self‑awareness are essential tools of the trade. securityconference.org/en/media/podca…

What is the Art of Diplomacy? Our new bi‑weekly interview podcast premieres tomorrow! 🎧 Listen to the trailer now and follow so you don't miss out on new episodes: open.spotify.com/show/5GghlDp7D…

In the debut episode of our podcast, “The Art of Diplomacy,” Florence Gaub talks to @rafaelmgrossi about how to master nuclear diplomacy, the solitude of his job, fatherhood, and why his career might have gone in a very different direction. 🎙️ Tune in: securityconference.org/en/media/podca…