The new standard work on Europe's security issues – ‘Europe and the Emerging New Global Order’ (ISBN 9783-98674-123-5) – is being personally presented by the publishers and authors in numerous European cities and in several languages. There are also online presentations. Here is an overview:
June, 16, 2025, Luxembourg
June, 6, 2025, Timisoara
June, 3, 2025, Bucharest
May, 12, 2025, Budapest, Andrássy Universität, English.
The opening of the Diplomatic Council Mission Netherlands was a splendid gala event, organised by the Head of Mission Rob J. Heijtink and Edward van Beek. Rob Heijting gave a good overview of the state and prospects of e-mobility for strengthening sustainability. Edward van Beek gave a good overview of the Pwer Foundation, with which the Diplomatic Council in the Netherlands is working closely and which co-hosted the evening.
By DC Member Harald Müller*
The industry must prepare for a new era of manufacturing by humanoid AI robots that will dwarf all previous automation concepts. We are talking about a new industrial AI wave that is fundamentally changing the way manufacturing works.
By DC Member Dr Daniel Trauth*
The United Nations estimates that over 60 per cent of the world's population will live in cities by 2030, and that by 2050, it will be about two-thirds. The challenges associated with this concentration are enormous and can only be overcome by smart cities. The aim is to provide municipalities with smart systems that improve the service provided to citizens while also reducing costs.
Connecting AI with the real world
The Diplomatic Council's (DC) Quantum Leap Initiative is receiving considerable attention worldwide. Now, the United Nations has requested that the initiative be presented at the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) in Geneva. Therefore, the Diplomatic Council proudly invites you to an official UN Side Event on April 8th (9:00-9:55) at the Palais des Nations, the historic headquarters of the United Nations in Europe, in Geneva.
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.
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":
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.
New Book Reveals Musk’s Bold Vision
Masterplan: Elon Musk Unstoppable – How the Mastermind is Transforming Our World, Edition 2025, Andreas Dripke, 360 pages, ISBN 978-3-98674-136-5
Exceptional Entrepreneur and Global Political Actor: Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, X, xAI, Grok, Neuralink, Hyperloop, The Boring Company, DOGE, Global Politics
It is with great pleasure that Rob J. Heijting and his partner Edward van Beek invite to the exclusive Gala on the occasion of the official opening of the Diplomatic Council Mission Netherlands. This special event will take place on 7 March 2025 at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam and marks an important milestone in diplomatic and business relations and the expansion of the Diplomatic Council in the Netherlands. The Gala offers a unique opportunity to meet with representatives from the diplomatic, political and business worlds in a prestigious setting.
