Fritz Thyssen Visiting Speaker Series

European Security at a Crossroads: Preparing for Emerging Risks

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s predatory mercantilism, and the rise of populist neo-isolationism in the United States have forced a reconsideration about what might be necessary to protect Europe in decades to come. As the European Council noted in its latest strategic plan, “The global political landscape is being reshaped by strategic competition, growing global instability, and attempts to undermine the rules-based international order.” The Continent has already begun responding to this new reality, yet restoring Europe’s military capacity, economic competitiveness, and strategic autonomy will be difficult. In this talk, Gideon Rose, the former longtime editor of Foreign Affairs, surveys current challenges to European security and explores how to transform newfound resolve into effective practice, in conversation with Markus Kaim, Head of Department Geoeconomics and Security Policy, Bundesministerium der Finanzen.

In cooperation with Fritz Thyssen Stiftung and AmerikaHaus NRW e.V.

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