Activities

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 Dr. Inga Blum

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.