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China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan

At the recent Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, delivered a rebuke of what he said were dangerous trends of militarism in Japan. In a panel discussion, he pointed out comments made in November by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in which she suggested Japan could intervene…

The Conversation · Feb 18

Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0

The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Euronews · Feb 16

Republicans and Democrats unite to condemn Trump’s attacks on allies

US politicians break rank at Munich Security Conference to hit out at ‘destructive’ president and urge Europe to stand up to Trump

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio to meet Zelenskyy in Munich as Russian strikes leave thousands without power

US secretary of state says ahead of Munich Security Conference appearance that ‘we live in a new era of geopolitics’; Ukrainian cities pounded in latest attacks. What we know on day 1,451

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Starmer to meet European allies at security conference overshadowed by Trump

The Munich Security Conference takes place at a time when the US is challenging the international order.

Evening Standard · Feb 13

‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting

In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

Zelensky Questions US Allyship, Calls For Europe To Form United Army

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Europe to form a "united army" during a speech at the 61st Munich Security Conference.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 16, 2025

In full: JD Vance’s speech on immigration and Europe’s decline

The US Vice President took aim at several European countries during the Munich Security Conference

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

German Election Favourite Merz Sets Out Foreign Policy Plans

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz pledged a stronger role for Berlin in the EU and muscular support for Ukraine as he outlined his foreign policy vision at the Munich Security Conference.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2025

Vance uses speech before security conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025