- February 15, 2026
- 07:30
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- February 15, 2026
- 09:00
This year’s Munich Security Conference comes at a time of extraordinary tension around the globe: Continued uncertainty about the future of Ukraine, recent developments in and around Venezuela and Greenland, and the uprising in Iran are among the many issues that cast long shadows over the upcoming gathering of global leaders and experts from around the world to discuss national security issues and global crises. After one year in the office, President Trump has chosen a global strategy of disruption, aggressive threats, and tariffs, which are shocking his allies as well as the rest of the world. On the sidelines of the MSC 2026, we will once again convene security experts, diplomats, politicians, and representatives from leading think tanks from the United States and Europe for an exclusive discussion about the state of the transatlantic relationship and the impact of Trump’s policies on the future of our multilateral order — specifically the European Union and NATO. Aspen Germany is pleased to serve as co-host and moderator along with Steven E. Sokol of the American Council on Germany, and with host Rüdiger Lentz and the BerlinDialogue. This off-the-record exchange on February 15, will elicit European responses to recent geopolitical developments and address the open question how to best ensure Ukraine’s security and independence in the future.
