Three days of dialogue & geopolitics at the #MSC2026! Our Munich Young Leaders engaged with world-leading figures at @munsecconf.bsky.social , shaped discussions from the floor, and even took the stage as speakers. Hard conversations, but a group that gives every reason for hope. #MSC_MYL
One week to go! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome the 2026 Munich Young Leaders to the @munsecconf.bsky.social: 25 outstanding young experts from 22 countries — including, for the first time, participants from Argentina and Sudan.
Meet the cohort 👉 koerber-stiftung.de/projekte/mun...
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In times of crisis & conflict, what inspires optimism?
80 Munich Young Leaders from 40 countries met in Lisbon to debate global security — from EU defense & NATO to AI in warfare, peace negotiations, and democratic resilience.
We look forward to the next exchange. #MSC_MYL @koerber-ip.bsky.social
Day 1 of the #MSC_MYL Annual Meeting focused on 🇵🇹's role in the world, including contributions from the Ministers of Defense and Finance.
In breakout sessions, young leaders addressed pressing issues: peace & stability in the Middle East, maritime security, & hybrid threats. @koerber-ip.bsky.social
We were honored to have 🇵🇹 Minister of Defense Nuno Melo at the #MSC_MYL Annual Meeting in #Lisbon.
He emphasized Portugal’s commitment to strong and swift cooperation within NATO and to strengthening the European pillar of the Alliance.
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As we gather for the #MSC_MYL Annual Meeting in #Lisbon, our thoughts are with the victims and their families affected by the tragic funicular accident.
Over the next two days, the Munich Young Leaders will exchange ideas on int'l cooperation & the future of multilateralism. @koerber-ip.bsky.social
Just ahead of a busy political autumn, our Munich Young Leaders will reunite in #Lisbon to exchange ideas on the challenges of a multipolar world, Portugal's role in the world, and global peace & stability. We are excited for the #MSC_MYL Annual Meeting next week! 🇵🇹
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Food Security Task Force Meeting III
📍 Brussels, #NATO Headquarters
Following #MSC2025 and our second official meeting in Rome last December, task force member Benedetta Berti invited us to discuss at NATO. We were also warmly welcomed by #MSC_MYL & DSG Radmila Sekerinska.
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Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Casper Sitemba is the Technical Specialist-Peacebuilding at the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Kenya, advising UN Kenya and the Government of Kenya. Before, he was Senior Advisor on Intergovernmental Relations at the Kenyan Presidency. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Jeongmin Kim is a Seoul-based journalist and Editorial Director at @koreapro.bsky.social, as well as Lead Correspondent at
@nknewsorg.bsky.social. She specializes in military, political, and foreign affairs of the Koreas. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Ali Tejpar is the Chief of Staff to the Foreign and Defense Policy Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister. Previously, he launched the "Global Partnership on AI" at the Government of Canada's AI Hub. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Charles Sitzenstuhl is Member of the Parliament at @assembleenationale.bsky.social. His main topics are finance, Europe, and agriculture. Before, he was Deputy Mayor of Sélestat and Political Advisor to the French Ministry of Ecnomics and Finance. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Natia Seskuria is an Associate Fellow at @rusi.bsky.social and Founder and Director of RISS, a Tbilisi-based think tank. Currently, she is a Visiting Fellow at @harvard.edu where she is writing a book on the Georgian-Russian conflict. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Tom Sagiv is the Foreign Affairs Advisor and International Spokesman of Israel's former Minister of Defense and current Chairman of the National Unity Party, Benny Gantz. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Rebecca Reichherzer is Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Denmark in the UK (@danishmfa.bsky.social). She focuses on foreign and security policy cooperation. Her previous postings include Copenhagen, Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Ottawa. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Sen Nguyen is an award-winning Vietnamese journalist, podcast creator and documentary producer. She currently works as a senior editor for the #BBC. Her previous work was featured by @cnn.com, @aljazeera.com, @scmpnews.bsky.social and others. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Marouane El Hajjaji El Idrissi is Head of International Cooperation at Rassemblement National des Indépendants. As President of the Moroccan Millennium Leaders Association, he focuses on youth leadership development and promoting intercultural dialogue. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Narmin Jarchalova served as Chair of the #COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company. She also headed projects on environmental protection at the Heydar Aliyev Foundation & held various positions at the Presidential Administration of #Azerbaijan. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Megi Fino is a trained lawyer and serves as Deputy Minister at the Albanian MFA and Deputy Chair of the City Council of #Tirana. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Rinsola Abiola is a recognized youth and gender advocate. She currently serves as Senior Special Assistant for Citizenship and Leadership to
@officialabat.bsky.social, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Zachary Leighton was Senior Advisor to @governorwalz.mn.gov on the Harris for President campaign. Before, he worked in the White House and the U.S. Embassy in Berlin — preparing President Biden’s daily briefing book and advising Ambassador Amy Gutmann. #MSC_MYL
Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2025: Tristan Aureau is currently the Director of the Centre for Analysis, Planning and Strategy of the French Foreign Ministry, in which he previously held the position of Chief of Staff to @jnbarrot.bsky.social, the French Minister for EU Affairs. #MSC_MYL
👋 Say hello to the new cohort of our Munich Young Leaders!
Since 2009, we've been working with Körber-Stiftung to establish a global network of young professionals and future decision-makers in foreign and security policy.
Meet the new #MSC_MYL ⬇️
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