Munich Security Conference, 16-18 February 2018

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Publication Date 18/02/2018
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The Conference is seen as one of the major global forums for the discussion of security policy. It brings together more than 450 senior decision-makers from around the world, including heads-of-state, ministers, leading personalities of international and non-governmental organizations, as well as high ranking representatives of industry, media, academia, and civil society, to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges.

This year's conference focused on Israel and its tense relations with other countries in the region, post-Brexit cooperation between the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe, cybersecurity, the role of the United States in the world, the allegations regarding Russian meddling in Western elections and the development of a common European security policy adding to NATO activities.

The annual edition of the Munich Security Conference was held on 16-18 February 2018.

Source Link Link to Main Source https://www.securityconference.de/en/activities/munich-security-conference/msc-2018/
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Carnegie Europe [Analysis]: What Is the Most Pressing World Issue? http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/75574
Deutsche Welle, 16.02.18: MSC chief Ischinger warns of high global danger of war http://p.dw.com/p/2snHZ
Politico, 16.02.18: Transatlantic tensions spill into view at security gathering https://www.politico.eu/article/defense-europe-transatlantic-tensions-spill-into-view-at-security-gathering/
Euronews, 15.02.18: Munich security forum to look at EU global role http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/15/munich-security-forum-to-look-at-eu-global-role
Euronews, 17.02.18: Diplomatic tensions at day two of Munich Security Conference http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/17/diplomatic-tensions-at-day-two-of-munich-security-conference
Politico, 18.02.18: Storm clouds over Munich https://www.politico.eu/article/munich-security-conference-storm-clouds-over-munich/
Deutsche Welle [Commentary]: Munich Security Conference – the end of diplomacy? http://p.dw.com/p/2sttd
Reuters, 19.02.18: 'Bad guy' Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy https://in.reuters.com/article/idINKCN1G3089
Carnegie Europe [Analysis]: After Munich http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/75581
ECFR [Commentary]: Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_five_takeaways_from_the_munich_security_conference
Munich Security Report 2018: To the Brink - and Back? http://report2018.securityconference.de/

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