Observer Reports MSC 2026
This year, Dr. Inga Blum / IPPNW and Natalia Jagolski / Leiden University visited the Munich Security Conference for MSKv. Here are their interesting reports:
Observer Report Natalia Jagolski
In addition to intensive networking, the two MSC observers were able to use their conference visit to generate media attention:
Inga Blum contributed with a statement on nuclear weapons to the panel discussion “Under Reconstruction: A World Order for the Next Generation.”
Panel Discussion A World Order for the Next Generation
(the statement can be viewed from minute 25:00)
Inga Blum has also prepared a conference report for the organization “International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War” (IPPNW):
Arms over norms: Military budgets given priority at security conference
Natalia Jagolski was approached by BBC News for an interview during the conference. For legal reasons, we are unfortunately unable to show this interview.
Thomas Mohr (Chairman MSKv) and Christoph Steinbrink (also MSKv) were interviewed by Radio Lora München. The focus was primarily on the question of whether the MSC and military strength actually contribute to greater security, and whether it is possible to exert influence on the conference. Inga Blum and Natalia Jagolski also have their say in this piece: What was discussed at the non-public MSC events? To what extent is a war scenario in 2029 being assumed? What role do diplomatic means play? And what about human security and the younger generation? The interview was conducted by Kevin Kaisig (Nord Süd Forum München e.V. – for a world of solidarity). Here is the link to the interview:
Eine-Welt-Report: The MSC 2026 – Dancing on a Volcano?
The daily newspaper “nd” reported extensively on the activities of MSKv in its article on the MSC 2026. Dr. Thomas Mohr and Dr. Inga Blum were quoted, and Natalia Jagolski was mentioned by name. Here is the link to the article:
Is the “Arms Bazaar” Reformable?
Note on the paywall: “nd” is among the financially struggling newspapers. If desired, the article can still be read free of charge. In addition to the standard subscriptions at “nd,” there is also the option to make a one-time payment.
Debriefing by MSKv’s MSC Conference Observers
As in previous years, MSKv sent two observers to the MSC.
This year’s conference observers, Dr Inga Blum and Natalia Jagolski, shared their impressions on February 15, 2026, as part of an event at the Hansa-Haus.
You can find information about our two conference observers here.
Here is the recording of the event, which was opened by Dr. Thomas Mohr (Chairman of MSKv) and moderated by Markus Brunnhuber (also of MSKv):
Project Journal Issue No. 21 for MSC 2026
Dear friends of peace,
the new issue of our project journal was completed on time for the Munich Security Conference. The past few months have been politically very turbulent. It was challenging to take the latest geopolitical developments into account. We are confident that we have once again succeeded in publishing an exciting and informative project journal. Here is a small preview:
“… what crazy times are these, in which human security is predominantly seen only in strength, power, superiority in weapons, and in dangerous threat and deterrence potential? Has the concept of “common security” with each other, instead of against each other (Olof Palme), been completely sacrificed to the logic of war? In addition to the editorial (→ p. 1), which advocates for an international peace movement, other contributions also highlight how dangerous military escalation is in Europe and the USA (→ p. 7), but also in Gaza (→ p. 5). In this almost hysterical atmosphere of arms frenzy, where many countries are almost doubling their defense spending, does a voice calling for “non-violence” (→ p. 11) still have a chance to be heard at all? Shouldn’t we all become peace-capable instead of war-capable, to jointly overcome humanity’s existential problems? Fabian Scheidler highlights this urgency in his book “Peace-Capable” (→ p. 15), and therefore it should primarily be discussed in schools, instead of bringing the Bundeswehr into the classroom (→ p. 6). This could also be used to analyze how much our so-called “rules-based order of the West” (→ p. 13) is built on lies and double standards. It remains to be hoped that the peace movement will regain strength to stand up against new intermediate-range missiles (→ p. 14) and the militarization of civil society. Are you with us? Your opinion on this is important to us!”
Don’t miss out on this issue!
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We look forward to your feedback on our new project journal.