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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After Washington, DC, and AlUla, the Munich Leaders Meeting heads to New Delhi. Together with senior decision-makers and experts, we'll explore how emerging and middle powers can strengthen cooperation amid a changing global order. #MLMNewDelhi 🔗 securityconference.org/en/news/full...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 We are delighted to announce that Helga Maria Schmid and @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social are to become Co-Chairs of the MSC. They will take over from long-time Chair Wolfgang Ischinger ahead of #MSC2027. Read the press release: securityconference.org/en/news/full...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢 Calling think tanks, NGOs, and institutions: Applications for #MSC2027 side events are now open! Engage directly with high-level decision-makers and contribute to key security policy debates. 📅 Apply by October 18, 2026: securityconference.org/en/msc/side-...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"We're not immune to threats." At our European Defense Roundtable in Paris, Lia Quartapelle highlighted the strategic threats Europe faces. This week, we are continuing the conversation in her home country 🇮🇹, focusing on a 360-degree approach to European defense.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Can the #EU live up to its partners’ expectations and secure the critical raw materials vital for European energy security and autonomy? 💡 We will be discussing these questions (and many more) at the ONS Summit in Stavanger this weekend. Stay tuned for more insights!

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🔜 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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🎥 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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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. 🇬🇧

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢 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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Bonjour from Paris—back again, but this time with two formats in parallel. Our events are usually invite-only; now, a public Townhall opens the debate on European defense, sovereignty, and strategic autonomy.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

As we’re in Paris for our European Defense Roundtable, tune in to “The Art of Diplomacy” to find out what Benjamin Haddad had to say about Europeans working together, the role of a think tanker—and what Mike Tyson has to do with it. 🎧👇 securityconference.org/en/media/pod...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Attention, la France! Next stop: Paris. 🚄 From #MSC2026 in Munich to Paris by TGV, we’re taking our newly launched European Defense Roundtable series to capitals across Europe. Plus: a public panel discussion with @sciencespo.bsky.social. Join us 👇 www.eventmanager-online.com/en/event/eur...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Congratulations to Mario Draghi on being awarded the International #Karlspreis2026! He was honored for his pivotal role in stabilizing the European Monetary Union, and his efforts to promote European competitiveness. 📸: @karlspreisac.bsky.social/Christian van't Hoen

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

“John McCain was a dear friend of the MSC—perhaps one of its closest American friends,” our Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger recalls in our new Key Speeches Volume. 📗 Discover #McCain's most significant addresses from our stages: securityconference.org/en/publicati...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New episode: At #MSC2026, Josh Yaffa sat down with @ianbremmer.com and Dan Kurtz-Phelan 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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCq...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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, @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social. Find out her answer as she takes on a “Fact or Fun” question at our recent Geoeconomics Roundtable.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

In the first episode of our podcast, “The Art of Diplomacy,” @florencegaub.bsky.social talks to Rafael Grossi about how to master nuclear diplomacy, the solitude of his job, fatherhood, and why his career might have gone in a very different direction. 🎧 securityconference.org/en/media/pod...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🔜 MSC goes DC! In 1️⃣ week, participants will gather in Washington, DC for our Geoeconomics Roundtable to discuss ways for Europe & the US to resolve trade disputes and advance economic cooperation in response to geoeconomic challenges posed by China. Stay tuned!

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🌷 Spring's here & with it our Munich Security Report-inspired reading list! 📖 #MSC2026 may be a few weeks behind us, but the debates continue. For a deeper dive into the topics that shaped this year’s agenda, we’ve put together eight books full of food for thought. 👇

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🔀 When food insecurity, political violence & climate risks intersect, they create serious security challenges. Our case spotlights show different regional contexts where this intersection unfolds.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

At #MSC2026, German and Norwegian government officials, military, humanitarian, scientific, and private‑sector representatives signed a Joint Statement concluding our #FoodSecurity Task Force. It reflects two years of dialogue and progress. Here are the key takeaways 🧵

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Eka Tkeshelashvili reflects on Putin's doctrine of the use of force: "Conceived in Munich, rehearsed in Georgia, perfected in Ukraine, it redefined the parameters of conflict in Europe and destroyed the post-Cold War security architecture." (7/8)

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Europe's mistake, according to Pavlo Klimkin, was "engaging Russia based on a 'win-win' approach." But "the Russian approach to security has always been about a zero sum game—it defines Russia’s mentality on international relations altogether." (6/8)

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Celeste Wallander is equally straightforward: "There is little mystery in Putin’s vision. He has told us that he is in full conflict with the values, interests, and priorities of the transatlantic community." (5/8)

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff's assessment is clear: "Western structures as a whole failed to react to the Munich speech and its aftermath. In hindsight, it was a warning of what was to come." (4/8)

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Garry Kasparov is convinced: "Dictators, and Putin is no exception, tell us exactly what they plan to do, if we just pay attention." (2/8)

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"The warning signs were present, the rhetoric was consistent, and the shift in Moscow’s worldview was articulated long before it was manifested in action."—Benedikt Franke & Nardine Luca on the legacy of Putin's 2007 speech. Here are more reflections from today's perspective 🧵

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Dean of PSIA Sciences Po, @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social, at the #MSC2026 Kick-off Townhall on what Europe needs to strengthen its security.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

An Order Broken, Bruised, or Bolstered? At #MSC2026, global leaders convened in Munich to confront the elephants in the room—above all, the future of the rules‑based international order. Watch our highlights below ⬇️

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🎧 From #MSC2026 straight to your headphones: Our new Podcast Studio brought security debates directly to listeners beyond Munich, recorded on-site at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof with leading hosts and conference participants. 🧵 Discover must‑listen episodes you can’t miss.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🤝 At #MSC2026, our new Munich Young Leaders cohort met in person for the first time. Throughout the weekend, they took part in discussion sessions and met with high-ranking personalities and key decision-makers. 👉 Meet our #MSC_MYL's 2026: securityconference.org/en/munich-yo...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In a Night Cap Session on the West-West Divide, moderated by Hillary Clinton & Bronwen Maddox, Petr Macinka, Radosław Sikorski, Ivan Krastev, and Gladden J. Pappin discussed what remains of common values when long-standing partnerhsips are put into question. 🎦🔁: youtube.com/live/gVSOxZs...

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

🇬🇧 Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel at #MSC2026 in a panel discussion on European values.

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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

At #MSC2026, Syria’s Minister of Social and Labor Affairs Hind Kabawat spoke in our panel discussion about the future of her country after the revolution.

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