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Seminar

Live from Munich | Rupture: (Re)thinking Middle Powers in a Fragmented World

Open to the Public

Join us live February 13 at 5:30am ET from the 2026 Munich Security Conference for a dynamic, forward‑looking discussion on the role of Middle Powers in an increasingly fragmented world. 

THIS EVENT HAS NOW CONCLUDED. A VIDEO RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY. 

Date: Time: -

Host
Meghan L. O'Sullivan

Meghan O'Sullivan headshot

Moderator
David E. Sanger

Panelist
Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer Headshot

Panelist
Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland headshot

Join us live from the 2026 Munich Security Conference for a dynamic, forward‑looking discussion on the role of Middle Powers in an increasingly fragmented world.

This high‑level panel brings together Meghan O'Sullivan, Ian Bremmer, Chrystia Freeland, Ivan Krastev, and Oliver Stuenkel—leading voices from the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America—to explore how Middle Powers can shape the international order at a moment of geopolitical flux. Drawing on deep regional expertise and global experience, our speakers will tackle key questions. This panel will be moderated by David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for the New York Times.

 

THIS EVENT HAS NOW CONCLUDED. A VIDEO RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY. 

Ivan Krastev
Panelist

Ivan Krastev

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