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).

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The foreword is written by Ambassador Dr. Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference. He writes:

„When the founding visionaries of the European Union joined forces to create a new Europe after the devastation of the Second World War, they were driven by one overarching goal: to prevent a recurrence of the brutal conflicts that had marked the continent from 1870 to 1945. They succeeded beyond all expectations. At its core, Europe now enjoys the longest era of peace in its history.

Conflicts are no longer settled on the battlefield but through dialogue in European institutions – the Parliament, the Council, and the Court of Justice. Our destiny is no longer decided by the rule of the strongest, but by the rule of law. This achievement is nothing short of remarkable, yet today we too often take the European Union and the achievements of recent decades for granted.

We cannot afford complacency. This era of peace is not guaranteed to last. Today, forces both internal and external are working to destabilise the foundations of the European Union. The authority of its institutions is being challenged; there is a growing sense that not all member governments share the fundamental values enshrined in the European treaties, and nationalism is on the rise again. These challenges must not be ignored – they demand our recognition and a resolute response.

This book explores these pressing challenges and proposes strategies for effectively addressing them. Europe must adapt its policies, respond to citizens’ concerns, communicate its decisions transparently, and continually remind Europeans why keeping the European dream alive is worth every effort.“

This book is essential reading for anyone concerned with Europe's future.

In a changing global order where Europe's fate must no longer be reliant on the actions of other world powers, the 21 high-profile authors advocate for a proactive step towards building a capable and confident Europe. The book does not shy away from identifying the key challenges - whether in defence, cyber threats, or climate, to name a few. Each chapter, written by one of 21 distinguished authors who are specialists in their respective fields, offers concrete proposals for addressing these issues. It is the first and fundamental work of the Diplomatic Council Global Security Forum.

Authors: Dr. Alina Bârgăoanu, Professor, Member EDMO Advisory Board; Razvan Ceuca, International Relations Expert at New Strategy Center, Romania; Simona Cojocaru, State Secretary Defence for Romania; Stacy A. Cummings, NSPA General Manager; Dr. Judith Curry, President Climate Forecast Applications Network; Andreas Dripke, Executive Chair Diplomatic Council, CEO euromarcom; Dorin Gal, Policy adviser Romania's Defence Ministry, diplomacy expert; Dr. Christoph Heusgen, Chair Munich Security Conference, Ambassador; Stephan J. Kramer, President of the Thuringian State Intelligence Office; Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft, President Diplomatic Council, Ambassador (ret.); Dr. Ciro Maddaloni, political Opinionist "Giornale Diplomatico“; Michael Mattis, Founder and CEO Silicon Valley Europe; Hang Nguyen, Secretary General Diplomatic Council; Jamal Qaiser, Peace Activist, Diplomatic Council Commissioner for UN Affairs; Jochen M. Richter, Chair Diplomatic Council Global Security Forum, Marc Ruberg, Officer in charge Baden-Württemberg University Network; Prof. Dr. Peter Schallenberg, Prof. Moral Theology and Theological Ethics; Dr. Harald Schönfeld, Founder & CEO butterflymanager and United Interim; Andre Schulte-Südhoff, Managing Director and shareholder of Schuko; George Scutaru, Founder and CEO New Strategy Center, Romania; Dr. Horst Walther, CEO SIG, Diplomatic Council Commissioner for UN Affairs.

Editors: Jochen M. Richter, Dr. Horst Walther, Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft.