Lessons from the Munich Security Conference 2026

This year’s Munich Security Conference centers on the fundamentals of the rules-based international order, the transatlantic relationship, and the future of European security. Following last year’s infamous address by JD Vance, European leaders have been trying to equip their countries for a less reliable alliance in a rough security environment. Our guests share insights from the halls of the Bayerischer Hof and discuss the lessons that Berlin should draw from the conference.