Announcement
"Time for Leaders to Step Up": Online discussion on policy recommendations in the light of nuclear threat scenario
On June 7, 2021, representatives from the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Nuclear Threat Initiative, European Leadership Network, Russian International Affairs Council, and the American Academy in Berlin, convene an online discussion about the question, how the growing risk of a nuclear escalation can be mitigated. Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the MSC, will participate as panelist.
"Time for Leaders to Step Up: Recommendations to the US, Europe, and Russia for Dialogue, Predictability, and Stability"
Today, there is a growing risk of—and a potentially catastrophic inattention to—a security crisis involving an escalation or miscalculation leading to nuclear use. Beginning next weekend at the G7 summit and proceeding through next week’s NATO, US-EU, and US-Russia summit meetings, leaders will have a rare opportunity to advance multilateral dialogue, principles and practical steps to improve mutual security at a precarious moment.
In advance of these crucial meetings, the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group (EASLG) is releasing a new statement, “Advancing Strategic Stability in the Euro-Atlantic Region, 2021 and Beyond.” The statement shows how security would be strengthened through restored dialogue, a set of principles to advance strategic stability and reduce the risk of miscalculation, and steps for managing instability and building mutual security. The statement is backed by an impressive group of former and current senior officials, military leaders, and experts from across the Euro-Atlantic region.
The statement will be available for download on this site in due time before the event.
Panelists
Wolfgang Ischinger, former German Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States and to the UK, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference
Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali; Special Advisor to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Igor S. Ivanov, former Russian Foreign Minister (1998-2004) and Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation (2004-2007); President of the Russian International Affairs Council
Ernest J. Moniz, former US Secretary of Energy; Co-Chairman and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative
Welcome Remarks: Daniel Benjamin, President of the American Academy in Berlin
Participation
To attend this online event, please go to the following Zoom webinar at 5 p.m. CET (11 a.m. ET) on Monday, June 7, 2021:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85170547959?pwd=R2dsMTFtUy9sYUxHUWpQcHJPTFVpUT09
Passcode: 786801
Webinar ID: 851 7054 7959
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