Munich Security Conference

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the world’s leading forum for debate on international security.
#MSC2027: February 12-14, 2027

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"You cannot bomb away knowledge."

@wendyrsherman 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.
https://t.co/5TuOvcmgtZ

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„Mit dem ersten Walther Leisler Kiep Preis ehren wir eine Persönlichkeit, die – ganz im Sinne Walther Leisler Kieps – Brücken baut: national wie international“, in seiner Laudatio würdigte @ischinger Thorsten Frei, Mitglied des MSC-Stiftungsrates.

Wir gratulieren zur Ehrung!

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5️⃣ days to go until #AlliesinAnkara 🇹🇷—the official event hub at #NATOSummit2026, hosted by @setavakfi and the MSC.

What to expect?
🔹 50 side events with key stakeholders
🔹 The central venue for strategic dialogue

⬇️ Program & registration
https://t.co/9NwwJan4r4

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From justice and governance reform to jobs and inclusion: Syria’s recovery starts with its people.

At #HSC2026, our panel with @bmz_bund highlighted the need for regional stability, strong civil society & coordinated international support.

📷 Hamburg Sustainability Conference

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🔴 LIVE from the Hamburg Sustainability Conference

Watch our panel discussion at #HSC2026, hosted together with @bmz_bund, on advancing stability, resilience, and governance in Syria and the region.

📺 https://t.co/mE2dwdrrNv

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What does it take to advance European defense cooperation?

🇬🇧 Our European Defense Roundtable brought together leaders and experts to discuss a more European-led NATO, continued support for Ukraine, and the dilemmas of rising defense spending.

Next stop: Rome 🇮🇹

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

The full interview 👇
https://t.co/anOysgZ4ME

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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 had a clear message: a stronger defense industry and fairer burden-sharing.

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📺 Watch the full recording of our European Defense Townhall @BlavatnikSchool in Oxford here: https://t.co/VxIBQbMZXU

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This Tuesday, our European Defense Townhall series made its 3️⃣rd stop at @BlavatnikSchool.

Together with the audience, our panelists engaged in an open and frank debate on European security and defense. Here are the key takeaways 👇

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4️⃣ Europe must address its weaknesses: gaps in military capability, tech dependence, & crumbling trust within NATO.

@HenryJFoy especially highlighted the role of trust within alliances.

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1️⃣ European defense needs strong public awareness and a clear narrative to create the political mandate for deeper integration, not just higher spending.

MSC Vice-Chair and CEO @FrankeBenedikt particularly highlighted the importance of our Townhall formats.

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In light of current cross-border security challenges, the MSC has launched a European Defense Roundtable Series that brings together leaders from politics, military, industry, and civil society to strengthen cooperation across the E5.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/3e3ZSkoxsy

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"Europe’s security challenges require leadership—not from individual states, but from Europeans acting together. Europe needs to speak with one voice."

As Heads of State from the #E5 countries meet today in Berlin, @ischinger sends a clear message on what matters most now.

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🔴 Now live from @BlavatnikSchool in Oxford: A town hall discussion on Europe’s most pressing security issues with @FrankeBenedikt, @HenryJFoy, Tom Simpson, and @JaninaDill, moderated by @NgaireWoods.

Tune in ⬇️
https://t.co/Rltb2g25Pw

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3️⃣ Ukraine is still too often seen as partner of Europeans or the E5, even though it is an integral part of Europe—they indispensable for each other’s security. (4/4)

Next stops of our series: 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇩🇪

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That was our third European Defense Roundtable! 🇬🇧

Set at historic Ditchley Park, leaders from government, military, industry & civil society across the E5 came together for pressing discussions on Europe’s security.

What are key takeaways from the discussions? (1/4)

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2️⃣ Differences in threat perception across E5 countries continue to shape debates on defense spending, underscoring the need to clearly communicate its importance for responding to threats, safeguarding sovereignty, and strengthening European solidarity. (3/4)