Lectures 2025

  Air war monitoring Ukraine by Marcus Welsch. Ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin dropped the mask, it was clear that the war could no longer be stopped. People have been systematically deceived.,   The admonishers who had been fighting for a turnaround in Eastern Politics for years were not given a chance. Détente first. No conflict with Russia at all. Now not only the European peace order is history. The war in Ukraine will turn everything upside down. Regardless of the nightmare that will not only affect Ukraine, the question remains as to why a more effective strategy against Putin’s escalation dominance was never given a chance. Ever since …

The cooperation of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran during full-scale war in Ukraine and how dangerous it is for the security of Europe

  The UN Cybercrime Convention Why the UN Cybercrime Convention is a surveillance treaty The international treaty initiated by Russia, a country that is no stranger to cybercrime, is a threat to fundamental rights. Unfortunately, the treaty was adopted by the General Assembly on Christmas Eve. In my presentation, I will discuss legal and technical aspects. (With Subtitles)

Global Security in an Age of Accelerated Change My presentation, called “Global Security in an Age of Accelerated Change,” covers three key global security topics. First, I will examine Iran’s nuclear threat, its progress toward the nuclear threshold, and the potential U.S. and Israeli response under Trump. Next, I will discuss Syria’s crisis, Assad’s fall, and its impact on the broader Middle East. Finally, I will analyze American foreign policy and its role in global democracy. Together, these issues illustrate an evolving security landscape. (With subtitles)

A vision for digital humanist society Alexis continues the theme of digital intimacy and creates a vision.   (With subtitles)

Attack Vector Critical Infrastructure in Hybrid War Attacks on critical infrastructure are an instrument of hybrid warfare. Even before the use of armed force, this instrument is extremely popular for fighting an enemy without having to resort to armed force. Attacks are very cheap, and the impact can be immense. Our modern society is extremely dependent on infrastructures, which is why resilience and awareness of the threat situation are absolutely essential. How are our modern societies positioned here? What do we need to improve? (In German only)

  Navigating the Unpredictable: Black Swans in Geopolitical Security In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, the strategic risks posed by black swan events—rare and unpredictable occurrences with severe consequences—demand our urgent attention. This talk will delve into the nature of black swans, drawing on historical data, scientific studies, and other reliable sources to illustrate their profound impact on geopolitical security.   We will begin by defining black swan events and exploring historical instances where such events have dramatically altered geopolitical landscapes. Utilizing case studies from the past century and suggestions from the x-risk list, Pat Mächler will highlight the critical factors that contributed to these events and examine the …

How to deal with Disruption Benjamin Tallis will present his book and key ideas in it in a ‘keynote’ type speech and then sit down with Aaron for a discussion with the audience which he will moderate. With subtitles (no guarantee, the spoken word prevails):

Self-defense for the rest of us Sara Hjalmarsson is talking about self-defense for the rest of us In much of the world, it has long been the case that public figures are more likely to experience threats and violence than other members of the population. The risk is higher for women and minorities. This phenomenon has become worse in recent times due to the normalization of threatening and violent behavior across the political spectrum and the disturbing level of dehumanization in the media, social media and political discourse. Why is this happening and what can we, as individuals, do about it? In this pragmatic talk, security specialist, political pirate and …