Wolfgang Ischinger
Wolfgang Ischinger, former German Ambassador to the United States, is Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and Professor for Security Policy and Diplomatic Practice at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin.
Wolfgang Ischinger, former German Ambassador to the United States, is Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and Professor for Security Policy and Diplomatic Practice at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin.
The chasm between Russia and the West appears to be wider now than at any point since the Cold War. But Americans, Europeans, and Russians must still work together to reduce shared existential threats… read more
In many ways, Trump’s “America first” policy is defined by its opposition to the internationalist US foreign policy of the past eight decades. But it is not in Europe’s interest to cut ties proactivel… read more
The challenge for policymakers in Africa and Europe is to contain the rise of terrorism without eroding hard-won freedoms. In the face of transnational, global security threats such as jihadist organi… read more
The world is entering a period of growing risk, rising uncertainty, and fundamental transformation – the beginning of a less stable international era. Responsible leaders must work together to reconst… read more
Some have called on Germany to embrace its role as Europe's hegemon. Instead, Germany should focus on strengthening the EU by working to create the conditions necessary for a much stronger and more co… read more
Addressing the challenges facing Ukraine will require policymakers inside and outside the country to stabilize its economy, protect its territory, and create breathing room for reforms. In order to ac… read more
As the international order becomes harder to manage, traditional and potential leaders increasingly consider the challenge too great, further fueling unpredictability and instability. It was at this i… read more
Though the security implications of the digital age are less tangible and not as destructive as a nuclear attack, the technological possibilities fundamentally alter the playing field of international… read more
More than ten weeks after Germany’s general election, the country is finally about to get a new government. But, though the post-election coalition negotiations were unusually prolonged, there was rem… read more
