Munich Security Conference 2024

17 Feb 2024

Context: 

Recently, Union External Affairs Minister(EAM) S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Blinken on the sidelines of Germany’s 60th Munich Security Conference.

  • The Union External Affairs Minister  addressed a panel discussion on ‘Growing the Pie: Seizing Shared Opportunities’.

About the Munich Security Conference 

Munich Security Conference

  • It is Often referred to as the ‘Davos of Defence’.
  • The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is an annual international forum dedicated to discussing and addressing critical security and foreign policy matters.
  • Purpose: It facilitates dialogue and debate among political leaders, policymakers, military officials, experts, and civil society representatives. 
  • Evolution of the Conference: 
    • Initially known as the Internationale Wehrkundebegegnung/Munchner Wehrkundetagung,
    • It was founded by a German official and publisher, Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist, at the peak of the Cold War.
    • Originating in 1963, the MSC has emerged as a pivotal event in international security. 
    • The Conference was Held in Munich, Germany.

Significance of Munich Security Conference

  • Expansion of Participation: Over the years, the MSC has broadened its participant base, welcoming influential players from rising powers such as China, Brazil, and India. 
  • Adaptation to Global Dynamics: In response to shifting geopolitical landscapes, the MSC has diversified its discussions, incorporating topics like the Problem in West Asia, Arab uprisings, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the Ukraine War
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