Munich Security Conference

📣 Do you want to be part of #MSC2025? Host your own side event! Each year, our official side events cover a range of topics including Defense, Global Order, Human Security, Sustainability, and Technology. Contribute your own ideas to the security policy debates and organize an event! ⏰ Apply with your organization until October 27! Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eaS3u5AT

🔷 Official Announcement: Jens Stoltenberg to be the next Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Following a decision by the MSC Foundation Council, Jens Stoltenberg will succeed our current Chairman, Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, after the conference's 61st edition in February. #MSC2025 Jens Stoltenberg has served as Secretary General of #NATO for 10 years, from 2014-2024, he was UN Special Envoy on Climate Change and for more than two decades has held prominent positions in the Norwegian government, including ten years as Prime Minister as well as stints as State Secretary for the Environment and as Minister of Energy, Economy and Finance. Stoltenberg is a globally respected diplomat, a thought-leader on many key security issues, and one of the few European recipients of the American Medal of Freedom.   “I have dedicated my entire political life to maintaining peace. It is a great honor for me to serve as Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and make a contribution to its mission “peace through dialogue”. Few international platforms are as important as the MSC to promote conflict prevention, dialogue, and international cooperation.” More information: https://lnkd.in/eYvMJ7JD

Almost four months to go until #MSC2025! Can we count on you?   As part of the MSC team, you can gain first-hand insights into organizing our annual conference in February. Take a look at our open positions and find the offer in Berlin or Munich that suits you best.   👨🎓 Are you still enrolled in university? Then, join us as a Working Student in the IT department, the Policy Team, or the Chairman's Office.   ⏳ Are you looking for short-term employment? Project Assistant in the IT department or for the main program could be a suitable job for you.   📽️ Do you already have experience in social media? The position of Communications Manager with a focus on visuals could be just right for you.   Apply here (in German): https://lnkd.in/eQTK_9G   #Jobs #JobAlert #Communications #Stellen #Stellenausschreibungen

🇺🇦 954 days of war in #Ukraine: Last month, we hosted our annual European Defense Roundtable in #Kyiv, bringing together key decision-makers to address Ukraine's urgent need for more systematic and consistent support. Discussions centered on strengthening air defense capabilities and fostering deeper industrial cooperation. On the sidelines of the Roundtable, which was organized in cooperation with the subsequent Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting, Wolfgang Ischinger met with Ukrainian leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Together they discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula. In light of the constantly developing war, our European Defense Roundtable highlighted the importance of direct exchange between Ukrainian decision-makers and their counterparts in other European countries. Read the full event summary: https://lnkd.in/e_iJHGun

Do you think the West doesn't live up to its standards? Well, you're not alone. Today, we launch our new Munich Security Brief "Standard Deviation," which explores views on Western double standards in nine countries in the so-called Global South and how these perceived double standards affect the value of international rules. Criticism of Western double standards has not only become more vocal in recent years. It has also become a proxy debate about the value of universal rules and principles as such. To see the latest survey data on the growing mistrust of international institutions, read "Standard Deviation" by Sophie Eisentraut on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHWsFQNC

Wann geht der russische Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine endlich zu Ende? Mehr als 100 Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer bei unserer „Zeitenwende on tour“-Veranstaltung in Hofheim am Taunus haben auf eine Antwort der Frage gehofft. Die Bürgerinnen und Bürger in der kleinen hessischen Stadt sind über viele Themen besorgt: die Verbreitung von Desinformation, hybride Kriegsführung, aber auch wie wir als Gesellschaft unsere Demokratie schützen können. „Die sozialen Medien sind das moderne Schlachtfeld. Wir wissen, dass Russland viel Geld dafür ausgibt, die öffentliche Meinung in Deutschland zu beeinflussen. Wie können wir uns dagegen besser verteidigen?“, fragte eine Bürgerin unser Panel. Mit den Menschen vor Ort diskutierten der Vorsitzender der Münchener Sicherheitskonferenz Christoph Heusgen, Hessens Innenminister Roman Poseck, Prof. Nicole Deitelhoff, Leiterin Leibniz-Instituts für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung (PRIF Peace Research Institute Frankfurt), Sven Weidlich, Deskchef der Frankfurter Neuen Presse. Die Diskussion hat Karina Moessbauer moderiert. Von Flensburg bis Furth im Wald, von Neuss bis Cottbus — bei „Zeitenwende on tour“ lassen wir die Bürger:innen zu Wort kommen. Vertreter:innen aus Bundesregierung und Landesregierungen, Parlamentarier:innen und renommierte Expert:innen beantworten die drängenden Fragen der Menschen im Land. Die #Zeitenwende on tour wird bald in andere deutsche Städte weiterziehen. Hier erfahren Sie mehr Informationen: https://lnkd.in/eNMb9mze

A path to peace? 🇺🇦 #Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment in its defense against Russia's ongoing war of aggression. Over the last few days, we hosted a Roundtable on European Defense in #Kyiv to bring key European decision-makers to the region. What are Ukraine's short-term defense needs? How can industrial defense cooperation be deepened? Our discussion sessions aimed to enhance the bond between Ukraine and its allies to pave the way for a more effective and consistent strategy. On the sidelines of the annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting, President of the MSC Foundation Council Wolfgang Ischinger also met with several representatives of the Ukrainian government, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to talk about the implementation of the Peace Formula and how the MSC can remain a key platform for dialogue.

Five months to go: The road to #MSC2025 is packed, and we need your help! The 61st edition of the Munich Security Conference will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025 — offering once again a unique opportunity for high-level debates on the world's most pressing security challenges. Preparations for the MSC 2025 are well underway. Aligning with our 2024 activities and publications, crucial topics addressed at the MSC 2025 will include Europe's role in #security and defense, new visions of the global order, the security implications of climate change, and much more. Leading up to February 2025, we will host and launch several #events and activities to prepare the ground for the main #conference. Find out more about our upcoming activities here: https://lnkd.in/eHbvEVRY In turbulent times, we need your support in shaping our international security policy debates. Don't miss the chance to join one of our great teams. Some departments also offer senior and student positions. More information on all jobs (in German): https://lnkd.in/eQTK_9G

🇬🇧 The last few days, more than 90 Munich Young Leaders from 45 countries met in London to reflect on pressing regional and global foreign policy and security challenges. Over engaging discussions, they explored the UK's priorities on the global stage, exchanged visions for a more multipolar world, and examined the role of external actors towards a path of stability in the Middle East. Participants shared perspectives on the state of global democracy in a super-election year. Some reported worrying trends, and others showed promising signs from their home countries. While catching up with old and new friends, our young leaders also had the chance to talk to various representatives from the British government. They shared that reconnecting Britain with the world and strengthening relationships with partners across the globe are among the priorities of the new UK leadership. A visit to Tate Modern's remarkable art collections added an inspiring touch to the conversations. We look forward to the next opportunity of engaging with our Munich Young Leaders. See you soon! #MSC_MYL Körber-Stiftung 📸 Leo Simon

💡 From Soft Talk to Hard Power? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has embarked on her second term with a bold mission: to forge a "real European #Defence Union." Once she has finalized her team of commissioners, the new #EU leadership must move quickly to agree on an actionable plan to enhance European defense and security. Our Head of Policy Dr Nicole Koenig has identified key priorities: 1️⃣ Start with an ambitious vision: Key strategic documents should be updated early on to pave the way for coherent delivery of future policy steps. 2️⃣ Set up the institutions for coherence: Coherent policy delivery will also depend on the institutional setup, which should leave no room for any bureaucratic infighting. 3️⃣ Deepen friendships with benefits: The EU should deepen ties with key partners, starting with Ukraine, the UK, and NATO, thus creating synergies and reducing dependencies on external actors. 4️⃣ Increase and pool defense spending: A temporary, debt-based fund could (co-)finance joint initiatives, acting as a bridge until the EU's next financial framework. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dchkTrAz