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.

🎥 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.

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

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. 🇬🇧

📢 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.

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.

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...

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...

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

“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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

🔜 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!

🌷 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. 👇

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

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 🧵