Munich Security Conference
Independent forum that hosts an annual meeting of world leaders on international security in Munich, and publishes the Munich Security Report ahead of it.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Non-profit or think tank
- Also known as
- MSC
- Flagship output
- Munich Security Report (latest: Munich Security Report 2026, 9 February 2026)
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Geopolitical & political risk
- Tier
- Tier 1: Premier security forum; annual Munich Security Report widely cited by governments and media
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Coverage
- Global security, transatlantic relations, geopolitics
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 11 Feb 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
MSC team writes the report from expert contributions. The Munich Security Index is a public opinion poll across G7 and BICS countries, run with Kekst CNC.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Security Report | Annual outlook | Annual | Munich Security Report 2026 | 9 Feb 2026 | Read report |
| Munich Security Index (with Kekst CNC) | Survey | Annual | Munich Security Index 2026 | 10 Feb 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Munich Security Conference, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
The 2026 report argues that the main threat to the liberal international order now comes from within, through 'wrecking-ball' politics that tear down institutions rather than reform them.
11 Feb 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Polskie Radio: Munich report warns of internal threats to global orderEurope should stop assuming continued US security backing and build more autonomous defence, while keeping transatlantic ties central.
11 Feb 2026 · Horizon: next few years · Source: Polskie Radio: Munich report warns of internal threats to global orderIn the Index, G7 publics rank cyberattacks, financial crises and disinformation as top risks. BICS publics put climate change, extreme weather and inequality first.
10 Feb 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Kekst CNC: Munich Security Index 2026China is increasingly seen as a risk in G7 countries, and the US is increasingly a concern in both blocs. Trade wars are rated a more serious risk than before.
10 Feb 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Kekst CNC: Munich Security Index 2026
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Questions about Munich Security Conference
What is Munich Security Conference?
Independent forum that hosts an annual meeting of world leaders on international security in Munich, and publishes the Munich Security Report ahead of it.
How does Munich Security Conference produce its intelligence?
MSC team writes the report from expert contributions. The Munich Security Index is a public opinion poll across G7 and BICS countries, run with Kekst CNC.
Where is Munich Security Conference based?
Munich Security Conference is based in Munich, Germany.
What does Munich Security Conference cover?
Its work covers geopolitics, conflict & security, cyber, trade & supply chains, climate & environment, with a focus on Global, Europe, North America.
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