Munich Moments

Introducing "The Art of Diplomacy"

Introducing "The Art of Diplomacy," new podcast from the Munich Security Conference hosted by Florence Gaub and Joshua Yaffa. It covers the strategy and skills involved in high-level diplomatic talks and how world leaders find ways to get along. Follow on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-diplomacy/id1890319010] Follow on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GghlDp7DBGSUdWQmV1suJ?si=5a696e1b4ed245d7]

I Am Not Convinced

The Munich Security Conference might just be the most famous conference you’ve never heard of. And in this special series, we’re going to take you behind the scenes of this global gathering, where again and again, since 1963, history has been made. In this episode, host Jessie Graham takes a look back at the 2003 conference, when German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer confronted U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Rumsfeld was making a case for European nations to join the United States in a coalition against Iraq. Fischer’s remark “I am not convinced” was a stark rebuke [https://securityconference.org/en/publications/books/selected-key-speeches-volume-i/2000-2009/speech-joschka-fischer-2003/] to Rumsfeld and marked a dramatic shift in the relationship between Europe and the United States. Check out⁠ [https://securityconference.org/en/] the latest⁠ [https://securityconference.org/en/] from the Munich Security Conference.

The Elephants in the Room

For the final episode of the season, host Jessie Graham explores the “elephants in the room” at this year’s Munich Security Conference—mainly, whether or not the United States is still adhering to the rules-based order. This refers to an established set of norms between Western allies. With so much in flux, the conference serves a critical venue for leaders to convene and work out their differences with frank and candid dialogue. Munich Moments is a co-production of the Munich Security Conference and Foreign Policy. Our show is hosted and produced by Jessie Graham and edited by Rob Sachs. Our production team includes Andreas Block, Judith Sordon, Marie Zeisler, Nour Saad, and Annalena Enold. Additional production help from Charlie Garcia in Berlin, Jessica Robinson in Oslo, Leo Simon in Munich, and Josse Sennesael in Brussels. For more on the Munich Security Conference, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://securityconference.org/en/]. And for the latest from Foreign Policy click ⁠⁠here⁠ [https://foreignpolicy.com/].

Elbridge Colby Live From Munich

It's been a week since this year's Munich Security Conference began. Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Agrawal was there covering it all, and today we're going to hear his interview with Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy—essentially the top policymaker in the U.S. Defense Department. The two spoke on the conference's main stage. Many say it's hard to get a clear take on U.S. President Donald Trump's current foreign policy, but Colby is at the center of it.  Colby was one of the main authors of the Trump administration's National Security Strategy, which he called “a clear and powerful articulation of his common-sense, 'America First,' 'peace through strength' agenda.” And, as you’ll hear, Colby believes that the United States should be turning its attention toward China, and that means moving a lot of its attention away from Europe. For FP's coverage of this year's Munich Security Conference, check out: ⁠https://foreignpolicy.com/projects/munich-security-conference/⁠ [https://foreignpolicy.com/projects/munich-security-conference/] And for more on the conference, head to: ⁠https://securityconference.org/en/msc-2026/ [https://securityconference.org/en/msc-2026/]

A Message from MSC 2026

The Munich Security Conference 2026 is finally here! Next week we'll hear a special conversation recorded from Munich led by Foreign Policy editor-in-chief Ravi Agrawal. For now, enjoy the live stream of this year's conference here. https://securityconference.org [https://securityconference.org] And follow Foreign Policy's coverage of the conference here: https://link.foreignpolicy.com/join/msc-26 [https://link.foreignpolicy.com/join/msc-26]