If every event in international politics is a turning point, one can only go and lie down, out of sheer dizziness. In reality, we have been living in the same multipolar world for more than three decades. Europeans are only now again getting used to how such a world of great powers works. In the process, the European Union has rediscovered the importance of geopolitics. Without geopolitical awareness, crafting good strategy is impossible. But not every problem is geopolitical, and strategy covers much more than geopolitics. Ultimately, the EU needs a smart strategy to manage geopolitical rivalry. The aim: keeping the world together.

More info on the book: This Is Not a New World Order

Programme:

17.30-17.45   Welcome by the Permanent Representation of Belgium

17.45-18.30    Panel discussion with Lieutenant-General Frederik Vansina (Vice CHOD, Belgian Defence), Prof. Dr Daniel Fiott (CSDS, Brussels School of Governance), and Prof. Dr Sven Biscop (Egmont & Ghent University), chaired by Maarten Rabaey (De Morgen)

18.30-18.55   Debate

18.55-19.00   Conclusion by Yvan De Mesmaeker  M.Sc.Eng (ATHENA & Egmont)

19.00-20.00 Reception & Booksale

Please note that seats are limited.