In the run-up to the Munich Security Conference and immediately ahead of the BDI’s “Space Night” (Federation of German Industries), the Diplomatic Council invites you to the official book launch of “Space Security – Extending European Defence into Space”, to be held at the House of Bavarian Industry (Max-Joseph-Straße 5, 80333 Munich).

REGISTRATION FOR THE OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH WITH THE AUTHORS

The Diplomatic Council and the Centre for International Relations Foundation (CIR) have entered into a strategic partnership. Both are independent, non-governmental think tanks. Since 2009, CIR has been ranked among the top think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe in the University of Pennsylvania’s research The Leading Public Policy Research Organizations in the World.

Welcome to the Diplomatic Council New Year's Reception on January 21st, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).

FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

The Diplomatic Council enters the year 2026 with pronounced confidence, following a highly successful 2025. Over the past year, the organisation has further strengthened its role as a global think tank and international network. The key facts are outlined below.

The Diplomatic Council Quantum Series provides a strategic overview of global developments in quantum technology — from scientific milestones and market dynamics to questions of security, leadership, and readiness.

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Diplomatic Council Head of Mission, Dato' Steve Cheah, Wins Global Leadership Award for CSR and UN SDG Alignment

Speech by Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft, Ambassador (ret.), President of the Diplomatic Council, at the book presentation „Europe and the Emerging New Global Order“ in the Rumanian Embassy in Berlin in September 2025

Your Excellency – Dear Ms Ambassador Stanescu!

Members and friends of the Diplomatic Council

Distinguished Guests,

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today about a topic of immense importance: Europe’s security and the emerging new global order.

As part of its global cooperation with international educational and research institutions as well as think tanks, the Diplomatic Council has formalised a strategic partnership with ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon. Founded in 1977, ISCTE is one of Portugal’s leading public research universities, specialising in social sciences, economics, management, and technology. The ISCTE Business School, accredited by both AACSB and AMBA, is recognised as Portugal’s foremost training ground for C-level executives and ranks among the world’s leading business schools.