March 19, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Lecture Hall IX Main Building of the University (Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn)

In a world where power has clearly become the determining factor in international politics once again, Europe stands at a strategic crossroads. How can deterrence, credibility, and strategic sovereignty be shaped in a fundamentally changed security policy environment? How should NATO, as a transatlantic alliance, deal with changed expectations and realpolitik challenges? How must political decisions, military practice, and scientific analysis work together to position Europe as a credible and effective actor in a multipolar world order?

We want to address these questions together with you in our high-caliber panel discussion. After a brief introduction, our experts will discuss Europe's role in a power-centered world politics and attempt to outline a possible path for Europe to remain a global player in the future. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts.

Registration is required to participate in the event!

Welcome:

Ambassador Dirk Brengelmann
Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO

Keynote address:

Ambassador Boris Ruge
Deputy Secretary General of NATO for Political Affairs and Security Policy

Panel discussion with:

Ambassador Boris Ruge
Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Political Affairs and Security Policy

PD Dr. Antje Nötzold
Lecturer in International Politics at Chemnitz University of Technology, Senior Researcher for “Support for Arms Control in Space” at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, Vice President of the Society for Security Policy (GSP)

Retired General Jörg Vollmer
Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (NDL) (2020–2022), Inspector of the Army (2015–2020)

Moderator:

Marlon Amoyal
Head of the Deutsche Welle Editorial Department for Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Closing remarks:

Dr. Enrico Fels
Managing Director of the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS)