The Munich Security Report 2015

Collapsing Order, Reluctant Guardians?

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference's 51st edition, the MSC published its first Munich Security Report (MSR), an annual digest on critical questions and important trends in international security policy. Topics include the Ukraine crisis, a survey of recent developments in jihadist extremism, and new challenges such as hybrid warfare.

In addition to a summary of important foreign and security policy developments, the Munich Security Report, "Collapsing Order, Reluctant Guardians?", encompasses data, statistics, maps, and recommendations for readings on key challenges of international security policy.

Download the Report

Bibliographic data: Tobias Bunde, Benedikt Franke, Adrian Oroz, Kai Wittek, “Munich Security Report 2015: Collapsing Order, Reluctant Guardians?,” Munich: Munich Security Conference, February 2015, https://doi.org/10.47342/FPKC7635.

Download (PDF) - 8 MB

About the Report

Topics of this year's report include the Ukraine crisis, a survey of recent developments in jihadist extremism, new challenges such as hybrid warfare, and the global refugee crisis.

The report, which the MSC prepared in cooperation with numerous renowned research institutions, was presented on the evening of 26 January during the traditional MSC Kickoff event in Berlin. The presentation and following debate on German foreign policy was streamed live in German on the MSC webpage.

Related Content

  • Munich Security Report 2019

    The Munich Security Report 2019 analyzes the reshuffling of core pieces of the international order. Besides looking at major powers like the United States, China and Russia, the report also…

    More
  • Transnational Security Report

    The Transnational Security Report shines a light on examples of illicit cross-border flows which endanger global security by funding conflicts and perpetuating instability. The report aims…

    More
  • European Defense Report

    Europe stands at a crossroads: Its military capabilities are stagnating while its security challenges are rising. How can Europe better provide for its own security? The Munich Security…

    More