🔜 The Munich Leaders Meeting is headed to New Delhi. On October 4 & 5, #MLMNewDelhi, hosted in cooperation with the Republic of India, will bring together decision-makers and experts from the Indo-Pacific, Europe & the US for discussions on pressing security challenges. More soon.

Du möchtest mehr als nur die Arbeit der MSC verfolgen? Du studierst noch oder hast gerade deinen Abschluss gemacht? Dann bewirb dich als Werkstudent:in oder Projektassistenz in einem unserer Teams. 👉 Alle Stellen: securityconference.org/ueber-uns/st...

From the state of global governance to Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy: Ngaire Woods and Benedikt Franke discussed it all in their conversation on the sidelines of our European Defense Townhall at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social. 📺 Watch their full chat: youtu.be/xECqBwplopU

What can democracies learn from one another? Professor Ngaire Woods (@blavatnikschool.bsky.social) argues that the key is not democracy vs. autocracy—but learning from the democracies that get it right. 🎞️ Watch the full conversation with our CEO Benedikt Franke on our YouTube channel.

Season Finale Alert! 🚨 @florencegaub.bsky.social and Joshua Yaffa spoke to our Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger for the finale of Season 1 of "The Art of Diplomacy." Why did everyone at Dayton have a cold after two days? And why are we today at Ground Zero of diplomacy? Tune in! 👇

The Art of Diplomacy

The new podcast by the Munich Security Conference explores diplomacy as a craft.

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"We should shape technological change on a transatlantic basis—just as we have shaped NATO together for 80 years." Wolfgang Ischinger spoke to Handelsblatt about the future of AI governance, technological resilience, and the need for stronger European alternatives. 👇

Wolfgang Ischinger on AI, Resilience, and European Alternatives in Conversation with Handelsblatt

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🎥 Can NATO keep pace with today’s security challenges? For a special edition of the #MSCYouTubeStudio at #AlliesinAnkara, Jack Kelly, Founder & CEO of TLDR News, spoke with decision-makers about the expectations for the #NATOsummit and the future of the Alliance.

How does 🇹🇷 see today’s biggest global challenges—and opportunities? Together with the SETA Foundation, we hosted Mehmet Simsek for a conversation moderated by @henryjfoy.ft.com at #AlliesinAnkara.

From strengthening NATO’s eastern flank to deepening defense industrial cooperation and exploring the role of technology—the conversation continues on Day 2️⃣ of #AlliesinAnkara, taking place alongside #NATOsummit 2026. The full agenda ➡️ securityconference.org/en/events/al...

From security recipient to security provider: 🇺🇦’s role is rapidly evolving. Together with @clingendael.bsky.social, we hosted a panel discussion at “Allies in Ankara” with @ministerbz.bsky.social, Maria Stenergard, and Andrii Sybiha on Ukraine’s place in Europe’s future security architecture.

How can #NATO adapt to a changing security environment? At “Allies in Ankara,” 🇨🇿 President Petr Pavel sat down with Benedikt Franke for a conversation on the challenges facing this #NATOsummit and the future of the Alliance from the Czech perspective.

What can we expect from the #NATOsummit? Nebi Miş, Stuart Anderson, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Mike Rounds, @shaheen.senate.gov, and @valasekt.bsky.social joined Benedikt Franke to discuss the Alliance's key priorities.

At the opening session of “Allies in Ankara,” 🇹🇷 Defense Minister Yaşar Güler reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to #NATO deterrence & underscored how Türkiye’s defense industry can help strengthen the capabilities of European Allies. Co-hosted with SETA Foundation & the Directorate of Communication.

Merhaba from Ankara! As everyone is getting ready for #NATOsummit, we kicked-off the official event hub for strategic dialogue "Allies in Ankara" yesterday. ➡️ securityconference.org/en/events/al... Co-hosted by the MSC, the SETA Foundation & supported by the Directorate of Communication.

Am Rande des NATO-Gipfels sprach @tobiasbunde.bsky.social mit Welt über den Ausbau der Bündnisfähigkeiten: "Weniger Sorgen bereitet mir die Finanzierung als die Frage, wie wir die neuen Fähigkeiten organisieren und politisch steuern. Darüber sprechen wir viel zu wenig." Zum Artikel ⬇️

Nato-Gipfel: „Deutschlands wachsende Bedeutung kann auch alte Ressentiments wecken“ - WELT

Auf dem Nato-Gipfel werden die Kosten der Allianz neu verteilt. Doch selbst wenn das gelingt, gibt es ein Problem, sagt Nato-Experte Tobias Bunde. Es geht um das Verständnis zwischen den USA und Europ...

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Was steht beim #NATOSummit auf dem Spiel? Kurz vor dem Gipfel ordnet MSC CEO @benediktfranke.bsky.social mit Nina Locher (@dgap.org), @chriszie.bsky.social & Anja Wehler-Schöck die Lage beim @tagesspiegel.de „High Noon“-Talk live aus Ankara ein. 🗓️ 7. Juli | 12–13 Uhr Anmeldung: luma.com/ti7k7b3y

"You cannot bomb away knowledge." Wendy Sherman on negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran and the importance of (back-channel) diplomacy over military solutions for sustainabile conflict-solving. 🎙️ New episode of "The Art Of Diplomacy" out now.

The Art of Diplomacy

The new podcast by the Munich Security Conference explores diplomacy as a craft.

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The Russians should know that we, determined Americans & Europeans alike, stand together,” Wolfgang Ischinger in conversation with @cnbc.com ahead of this year’s NATO summit. “We will not allow you to eliminate Ukraine, an independent country.” The full interview 👇

Ambassador Ischinger: U.S. will be “bogged down” by Middle East

Munich Security Conference Chairman, Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, discusses the U.S.-Iran conflict, European and Ukrainian security, and defense spending commitments ahead of this year’s NATO summit...

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What does Ukraine need from Europe right now? 🇺🇦 At our European Defense Roundtable in Ditchley Park, Ukraine's former Foreign Minister @dmytrokuleba.bsky.social had a clear message: a stronger defense industry and fairer burden-sharing.

For centuries, Ditchley Park has brought together leaders to discuss the defining challenges of their time. Today, it hosts stop 3⃣ of our European Defense Roundtable series, where policymakers and experts will exchange ideas on strengthening European defense and security. 🇬🇧

Only 4⃣ more days until our next European Defense Townhall at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social! Don't miss the chance to join the conversation on the future of European security and reserve your spot now! 👇

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The Munich Security Conference in cooperation with Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, invites you to join an exclusive pan-European citizens’ conversation.

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🎙️ New podcast episode out now! @wolfgangschmidt.bsky.social takes us inside Berlin’s response to Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, unpacking #Zeitenwende, military support decisions, prisoner exchanges, and the enduring debate between pressure and restraint. Listen now ⬇️

The Art of Diplomacy

The new podcast by the Munich Security Conference explores diplomacy as a craft.

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„Ich bin zutiefst besorgt. Dieses Abkommen beseitigt die Instabilitäten in der Region nicht. Im Gegenteil: Die unklaren Folgen für die künftige Rolle des Iran bergen erhebliche Risiken – auch für Europas Sicherheit.“ – Wolfgang Ischinger zum USA-Iran-Deal 👇

Nach dem USA-Iran-Deal - Europa muss sich gemeinsam in die Nahostpolitik einmischen

Das mögliche Scheitern der US-Politik im Iran-Krieg muss für Europa ein Anlass zu großer Sorge sein, sagt Ischinger, Chef der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.

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Get to know our Tech Strategy Initiative (TSI)! Each year, it will focus on one emerging technology with the potential to reshape security & geopolitics, bringing together Core Members & rotating experts to ensure the right expertise at the right time.

Tech Strategy Initiative

The TSI addresses technological advances that are still beyond the horizon for most policymakers and highlights their geopolitical risks and opportunities.

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☕️ Gut informiert durch den Tag @benediktfranke.bsky.social war zu Gast bei Apokalypse und Filterkaffee, um mit @mfeldenkirchen.bsky.social über die wichtigen Dinge an diesem Donnerstag zu sprechen: Fußball und Außenpolitik. 🎧 Jetzt reinhören:

Infanterrible (mit Markus Feldenkirchen & Benedikt Franke)

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🇬🇧 After Paris, we’re crossing the English Channel to bring our European Defense Townhall to @ox.ac.uk! Once again, we bring together young voices, policymakers, experts, and the media to debate Europe’s most pressing security challenges. Join us 👇

European Defense Townhall Oxford

The Munich Security Conference in cooperation with Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, invites you to join an exclusive pan-European citizens’ conversation.

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🚨 New publication alert! While 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇳 are racing ahead on developing AI, global concern about AI as a risk is rising. Cooperation is crucial for countries to preserve agency on AI and address these concerns. Read more in our new Munich Security Analysis by @randolfcarr.bsky.social 👇

In the AI of the Beholder: Global Views on the Competition for Artificial Intelligence

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the world's leading forum for debating the most pressing challenges to international security.

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📢 New episode alert! In the latest episode of “The Art of Diplomacy”, Sanna Marin reflects on the role of trust in resilient societies, 🇫🇮's path into NATO, and why the ability to change your mind may be one of the most important leadership skills of all.

Next up: #WPPinBrussels 🇪🇺 The 2nd Annual Meeting of our Women Parliamentarians Program brings together the 2026 cohort & alumnae for 2 days of high-level meetings. A chance to continue the conversations from #WPPinNYC and #MSC2026 & to connect across regions and party lines.

At a pivotal moment for Europe’s defense, yesterday’s European Defense Townhall in Paris marked the second stop of our new pan-European dialogue series. Co-hosted with Sciences Po, the event invited citizens to engage directly with thought leaders like @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social.