"I went to the kitchen, got a knife, and cut right through the hat."
Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger reacts to the latest season of “The Diplomat” on @netflix.com and shares what real diplomacy looks like, even if it means sacrificing a perfectly good hat.
Watch the video on our YouTube channel!
31.10.2025 13:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wie ist der Mensch Putin? Katja Gloger und Wolfgang Ischinger im Spitzengespräch | DER SPIEGEL
💬 „Es ist ganz wichtig, dass wir jetzt entschlossenes Messaging betreiben.“
Wolfgang Ischinger im @spiegel.de-Spitzengespräch mit Katja Gloger und @mfeldenkirchen.bsky.social über #Putin, Deutschlands Russlandpolitik und worauf es jetzt ankommt.
Zum Gespräch 👇
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31.10.2025 12:35 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎬 OUT NOW: MSC Chairman and Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger shares his take on the new season of #TheDiplomat. @netflixde.bsky.social
What's fact, what's fiction? Watch the full video on YouTube and find out! 👇
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28.10.2025 15:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Wolfgang Ischinger: "Man muss neidlos sagen: Trump hat seine Ziele verwirklicht" | STERN.de
Wolfgang Ischinger ist einer der erfahrensten deutschen Diplomaten. Ein Gespräch über Trumps Erfolgsstrategie und wie Europa im Kreml endlich Gehör finden könnte.
„Erfolgsprinzip Verunsicherung“ – Wolfgang Ischinger erklärt im @stern.de, wie #Trump mit kalkulierter Unberechenbarkeit Politik macht und warum die neuen US-Sanktionen gegenüber #Russland ein strategisches Novum sind.
Hier geht’s zum Gespräch 👇
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27.10.2025 15:41 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📱 Why does digital sovereignty matter?
Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization shared his insights on the sidelines of the MSC Technology Roundtable in Brussels.
24.10.2025 14:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Europas Sicherheit: Nato stärken statt neu erfinden (mit Benedikt Franke)
„In Kriegen von heute ist jede Technologie nach drei Monaten veraltet. Wer nicht ständig neu denkt, verliert.“
Was heißt das für Verteidigung und Innovation?
🎧 Darüber spricht @benediktfranke.bsky.social im Podcast „im Loop by @finanzfluss.de" mit Mary Abdelaziz-Ditzow 👇
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24.10.2025 13:28 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📣 Nominations are now open for the John McCain Dissertation Award!
Each year, we honor authors of exceptional doctoral dissertations on transatlantic relations. If you know a suitable candidate, submit your nomination by December 8.
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24.10.2025 06:56 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🚨 Last Chance to Host a Side Event at #MSC2026!
150+ events, one weekend. Will yours be one of them? Bring your ideas to Munich.
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23.10.2025 15:36 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The dialogue continued with our Night Cap Session on space. 🌃
As an extremely vulnerable conflict zone, the Earth‘s orbit could affect everyone. Participants agreed that US-Europe cooperation is crucial. Still, some problems need to be solved on Earth rather than in space.
17.10.2025 08:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Session 2️⃣ revolved around semiconductor resilience in the #EU.
The importance of secure chip access was part of the conversation, with calls for focused investment to safeguard Europe’s role in the global tech value chain.
17.10.2025 08:22 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
In Session 1️⃣ on transatlantic tech ties, the participants advocated that Europe and the US must move beyond a “Us vs. Them” mindset to build a true partnership—especially as China and the UAE rapidly advance in #AI, computing power, and energy access.
17.10.2025 08:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
China and the US are competing for technological leadership. What about Europe?
This week, we've invited politicians, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the continent's role amid growing digital threats and opportunties at our #Technology Roundtable in Brussels.
17.10.2025 08:22 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Can Europe compete in global tech and cyber policy?
This week, we will be back in #Brussels to host our #Technology Roundtable. Discussions will focus on how Europe can build its resilience in the tech race—independently or in partnership.
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13.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Gaza-Friedensplan: Interview mit Wolfgang Ischinger, Ex-Diplomat
Im @deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy blickt Wolfgang Ischinger auf die historischen Ereignisse im Nahen Osten. Dem US-Präsidenten gebühre großer Dank. Bis zu einem belastbaren Frieden sei es nun „ein Marathon, kein 100-Meter-Lauf“.
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13.10.2025 09:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"My commitment to chairing the MSC remains unchanged. I look forward to joining the MSC Foundation Council now and to assuming the role of Chair once my service in Norway has ended. I want to thank Wolfgang Ischinger & the Foundation Council for their support."—Jens Stoltenberg (3/3)
13.10.2025 08:18 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Until Jens Stoltenberg takes over, Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger will continue to serve as Chair in accordance with the MSC Foundation Charter. "I am thrilled that Jens Stoltenberg remains fully committed to joining the MSC Team."—Wolfgang Ischinger (2/3)
13.10.2025 08:18 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
📣 Update from the MSC: Jens Stoltenberg will assume the Chair of the @munsecconf.bsky.social once his public duties in Norway have come to an end. We are glad to announce that he will be invited to join our Foundation Council next month to prepare for his future role. (1/3)
13.10.2025 08:18 — 👍 29 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Today, David Miliband, President of @rescue.org & former UK Foreign Secretary, joined us for the latest edition of ‘MSC in Berlin’ to discuss Germany’s role in international crisis management amid geopolitical fragmentation and humanitarian challenges.
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10.10.2025 14:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
⏰ Call for Side Events
Be part of #MSC2026 and contribute to our discussions on international security policy. Whether you are an NGO, organization, business or media.
Apply here by October 26 👉 securityconference.org/en/msc/side-...
09.10.2025 13:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Amid fragile momentum for peace, leaders from across the Middle East and Europe met in the Saudi desert.
At #MLMAlUla, discussions centered on the 20-point peace plan, the complex realities shaping the region, and avenues for cross-regional cooperation.
Debrief coming soon!
08.10.2025 16:04 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
MSC Vice-Chair Rainer Rudolph Returns to the German Foreign Service
📢 After over 2 years as Vice-Chair, @rainerrudolph.bsky.social is returning to @germany.diplo.de and will take up a new posting as German Ambassador to Kosovo. His dedication, strategic insight & international perspective have left a lasting mark on our work!
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08.10.2025 15:17 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
In conversation with DW News, our Foundation Council President Wolfgang Ischinger spoke about responses to the peace plan for Gaza and diplomatic opportunities. #MLMAlUla. 👇
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06.10.2025 17:11 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
At the @munsecconf.bsky.social, I stressed that when maritime chokepoints like the Red Sea are disrupted, the ripple effects on trade, food, and energy security are global.
Bold diplomacy, as we saw in the Black Sea Initiative, remains our best tool to keep sea lanes open and safe.
#MLMAlUla
03.10.2025 14:23 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Ex-Diplomat Ischinger - Trumps Plan für Nahost ist die einzige Chance
Der Leiter der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz, Wolfgang Ischinger, ist zuversichtlich gegenüber Trumps Nahost-Friedensplan. Das zeige die Reaktion der Hamas.
„Der Friedensplan ist erstmal nur eine Skizze, die nun mit Beharrlichkeit konkretisiert werden muss. Aber er ist ein Hoffnungsschimmer.“ — Wolfgang Ischinger berichtet im @deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy über seine Gespräche
beim #MLMAlUla in Saudi-Arabien.
🎧 www.deutschlandfunk.de/interview-is...
06.10.2025 09:20 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Update-Spezial: Wolfgang Ischinger über Trumps Gaza-Friedensplan
„Dies ist der einzige und damit beste Plan, den wir haben, um die katastrophale Lage zu beenden”, sagt Ischinger über den Nahost-Friedensplan von Präsident Trump.
Im Gespräch mit Rixa Fürsen berichtet er direkt vom #MLMAlUla aus Saudi-Arabien. 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2EVc...
02.10.2025 16:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Uncertainty is the highest #tariff."
We put geoeconomics on the #MLMAlula agenda for a reason. At our meeting in the Saudi desert, @unctad.bsky.social's Rebeca Grynspan explained the value of predictability for a rules-based trade world.
02.10.2025 15:28 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
„In der Krisendiplomatie weiß man nie, wo man in drei Tagen oder drei Wochen steht. Was grundsätzlich optimistisch stimmt: Viele in der arabischen Welt sehen in dem Trump-Plan eine große Chance für Frieden." – Ischinger bei WELT TV live vom #MLMAlUla in Saudi-Arabien.
02.10.2025 14:03 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📽️ Highlights from Day 1 of #MLMAlUla
Today, discussions continue on global and regional race for AI leadership, advancing economic cooperation, fostering food security, and exploring pathways to peace.
02.10.2025 11:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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