German President Frank Walter Steinmeier is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC begins here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to scrutinise global security challenges. amidst an increase in multipolarity and an increase in complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Munich, Germany, February 14th (Xinhua) – The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) will begin here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to bring together increasing multipolarity and a complex geopolitical landscape The global security challenges are urgent amid the acceleration of the .
This year’s master’s course comes at a key moment marked by the inauguration of the new US administration, the appointment of a new European Commission, and the appointment of the upcoming German federal election, organizers said. These can have a widespread impact on international relations.
At the opening ceremony, MSC Chairman Christophe Horsgen will tackle global security threats in areas such as climate change, cyber and artificial intelligence, and tackle global security threats to achieve stability. He emphasized the importance of global response and dialogue.
“We need more dialogue today than ever,” Heusgen said he highlighted a record number of conflicts, including the Ukraine and Sudan conflicts.
In his speech, German President Frank Walter Steinmeier reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to multilateral foreign and security policies, expressing concern over changes in international relations over the next four years.
Steinmeier noted that the new US administration retains a worldview that ignores established rules, partnerships and trust. This reality cannot be changed, but it needs to be recognized and addressed, he said. “But I am confident that it is not the interest of the international community to become the only dominant paradigm.”
A report published prior to the MSC, entitled Multipolarization, highlighted the ongoing transformation of the international system into a more multipolar world, namely a shift presenting both promises and challenges.
The degree of multipolarity remains a subject of debate, but the report confirms that this trend is true and suggests that President Donald Trump could accelerate after returning to the White House I’m doing it. However, it warns that there could be an increase in the sector and the risk of disability.
The report identifies the global tropical as potential drivers that form a more comprehensive multipolar order. According to the MSC Organizer, more than 30% of speakers at this year’s conference will represent these countries and ensure their voices are heard in discussions about the evolving multipolar order.
The three-day event brings together approximately 60 state and government heads, 150 ministers and leaders from major international organizations. Key topics on the agenda include global governance, climate security, and local conflicts and crises. The future of transatlantic relations will also be discussed, particularly in light of Trump’s return. ■
German President Frank Walter Steinmeier is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC begins here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to scrutinise global security challenges. amidst an increase in multipolarity and an increase in complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Christophe Horsgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st MSC, held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC began here, where policymakers and experts gathered to discuss global global pressures. Security challenges amid increasing multipolarity and increasing complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Christophe Horsgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st MSC, held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC began here, where policymakers and experts gathered to discuss global global pressures. Security challenges amid increasing multipolarity and increasing complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Christophe Horsgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st MSC, held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC began here, where policymakers and experts gathered to discuss global global pressures. Security challenges amid increasing multipolarity and increasing complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
German President Frank Walter Steinmeier is working on the opening ceremony of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2025. The 61st MSC begins here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to scrutinise global security challenges. amidst an increase in multipolarity and an increase in complex geopolitical landscapes. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
