This year, the Diplomatic Council celebrated a beautiful and uniquely intense New Year's reception in its fine tradition. Engaging in inspiring conversations, forging new connections, nurturing old friendships, exchanging ideas, discussing joint projects, and debating current developments... much of what is discussed at such a DC evening traditionally takes shape throughout the year.
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Diplomatic Council New Year's Reception Analysis
by Diplomatic Council Member Dr. Ciro Maddaloni*
On the occasion of the New Year celebration, the Diplomatic Council organized a conference at the prestigious Villa Bonn in Frankfurt to present its new work titled "Europe and the Emerging New Global Order."
The book invites reflection on the European security framework and offers insights and ideas for raising awareness about security issues in Europe.
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Keynote by President Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft
Keynote address by Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft, Ambassador (ret), President of the Diplomatic Council, at the think tank’s New Year's Reception on February 5, 2025, for the presentation of the new book "Europe and the Emerging New Global Order":
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New Year's reception "Europe and the Emerging New Global Order"
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Europe and the Emerging New Global Order
In the run-up to the Munich Security Conference (MSC), the Diplomatic Council presents an impressive new book titled „Europe and the Emerging New Global Order” (ISBN 9783-98674-123-5). In the work subtitled „Rethinking Europe’s Security Framework“, 21 renowned authors, all widely recognized experts in their respective fields, provide answers to the pressing questions of European security policy in light of a dynamically changing world order.
Official book presentation with the editors on February 5th in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).