Chancellor Merz opens the 62nd Munich Security Conference at midday. There is great concern about the cohesion of Europe – in view of Franco–German disagreements and uncertainty about the direction US Secretary of State Rubio’s speech will take.
By Markus Bickel, Gabriel Bub and Wilhelmine Stenglin
International organizations only play a marginal role at the MSC. This is precisely why experts in Munich are hoping for a commitment from like-minded countries to strengthen the organizations.
By Katharina Horban and Nana Brink
High defense budgets are attracting more and more civilian companies, with the BDSV reporting a huge increase in membership. More competition could also curb inflation in the defense sector, says one expert. However, not everyone in the industry is happy about this.
By Gabriel Bub
The talks between Trump and Netanyahu in the White House are fueling conflict among Tehran’s elites. Experts from the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG) analyze what US military strikes would mean for the cohesion of the regime.
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
Although Ukrainian defenders can mostly hold the frontlines, Russia is demonstrating that it could be superior in the war of attrition – due to the sheer number of drones it produces and deploys.
By Redaktion Table
This year's Munich Security Report focuses on the impact of the US president on European security, the Indo-Pacific, the international trade system and development policy. The solution to global crises takes a back seat.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Markus Bickel
The West is no longer just reacting defensively to hybrid threats, but is also taking proactive measures. For Teija Tiilikainen, Director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, this step is long overdue.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
A military conflict over Taiwan could rapidly escalate into a multi-front war. Japan, South Korea and US forces stationed in the region would be at risk, while North Korea and Russia could also become involved.
By Andreas Landwehr
Shortly before the Munich Security Conference, the defense ecosystem in the greater Munich area has received another boost. New alliances are taking shape, while the Free State of Bavaria is adjusting the legal framework to further strengthen the sector.
By Katharina Horban
The EU hopes to finalize the 20th sanctions package on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the timetable is looking shaky. Ambitious plans for a ban on services for all Russian energy exports by sea are causing particular complications.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
