Young DGAP Munich of the German Council on Foreign Relations cordially invites you to a side event at the Munich Security Conference 2025:
Mind the Gap: Bridging the Generational Disconnect in the Perception of Threats and Political Narratives
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:30–09:00 p.m.
at Amerikahaus, Karolinenplatz 3, 80333 Munich
– A reception will take place in the Amerikahaus foyer immediately following the panel discussion. –
In today’s rapidly changing world, younger generations often experience threats and challenges differently than the ones who dominate political agendas. This disconnect between youth perceptions and political narratives can significantly impact national and global security and raises important questions about what risks might be overlooked. Addressing this gap is essential for fostering mutual understanding and developing effective, inclusive strategies for a safer tomorrow.
Please join us for our official MSC 2025 side event, organized in cooperation with Airbus, which brings together renowned experts in psychology, communications, and politics to examine how generational divides in threat perceptions can be bridged to shape our collective security strategies.
Speakers:
Ulrich Hoinkes, Co-director of the “Anxiety Culture” Research Project, Kiel University (CAU)
Johannes Müller, Head of Sustainability and Communications, Airbus Defence and Space
Michael Stempfle, Chief of Information Office and Spokesman, Federal Ministry of Defence
Kira Vinke, Head of the Center for Climate and Foreign Policy, DGAP
Moderators:
Nicole Kleeb, Chairwoman, Young DGAP
Natalia Valeria Müller, Regional Coordinator, Young DGAP Munich
Admission is free. Please register via the registration form. There will be a livestream of the panel discussion via YouTube (click here). We are happy to invite you to a reception in the Amerikahaus foyer immediately thereafter.
We look forward to your participation and a lively discussion.
