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Live premiere from the UN: A Global Stage discussion on 'The AI Divide'
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Live premiere from the UN: A Global Stage discussion on 'The AI Divide'

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 12pm ET for the live premiere of our Global Stage panel, “The AI Divide: From Warning to Action,” where we’ll convene a panel of experts and policymakers at the United Nations to discuss AI equity and responsible deployment.

Can we rebuild the Internet for democracy?
Munich Security Conference

Can we rebuild the Internet for democracy?

At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, entrepreneur and Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt makes the case that the internet, and the AI systems rapidly reshaping it, must be redesigned to serve people, not platforms.

Ian Bremmer: The US–China AI space has “Zero Trust”
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Ian Bremmer: The US–China AI space has “Zero Trust”

China was largely absent from the core conversations at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. That, says Ian Bremmer, is telling.

Why countries are picking their own alliances
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Why countries are picking their own alliances

At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Parag Khanna, founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, says globalization isn't dead, it's evolving. Speaking with GZERO’s Tony Maciulis, he explains that countries are forming flexible alliances that expand and shrink based on their interests. “You’d rather be in the tent...if it suits your interest than not in it,” Khanna notes, highlighting how the US, Europe, and Asia are adapting to shifting global priorities.

What does “sovereign cloud” really mean?
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What does “sovereign cloud” really mean?

Sovereignty has become one of the most powerful, and least defined, words in tech policy. At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, SAP global head of government affairs, Wolfgang Dierker, explains why governments and enterprise customers are demanding more control over their data, cloud infrastructure, and AI systems amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

The power of women leaders in global decision-making & peacebuilding
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The power of women leaders in global decision-making & peacebuilding

On the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Annemarie Hou, Executive Director of the United Nations Office of Partnerships, joined Tony Maciulis to discuss the power of women leaders in global decision-making.

Security in a fragmented world: Cyber deterrence, NATO reform & the future of trusted tech
Munich Security Conference

Security in a fragmented world: Cyber deterrence, NATO reform & the future of trusted tech

In a new Global Stage livestream from the 2026 Munich Security Conference, New York Times White House and national security correspondent David Sanger moderates a conversation with Ian Bremmer (President & Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media), Brad Smith (Vice Chair & President, Microsoft), Benedetta Berti (Secretary General, NATO Parliamentary Assembly), and Wolfgang Dierker (Global Head of Government Affairs, SAP) on how technology and defense are colliding in real time.

NATO’s new normal: “We may not be at war, but we’re not at peace”
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NATO’s new normal: “We may not be at war, but we’re not at peace”

At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, NATO Parliamentary Secretary General Benedetta Berti explains why hybrid threats, from undersea cable sabotage to disinformation, energy coercion, and cyberattacks, are no longer isolated incidents but a defining feature of today’s security environment.

Can tech rebuild trust?
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Can tech rebuild trust?

At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Brad Smith announces the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance, a coalition of global technology leaders, including Microsoft, committing to secure cross-border tech flows, ethical governance, and stronger data protections.

TODAY at 12 pm ET: Watch our Global Stage live premiere from the Munich Security Conference
Munich Security Conference

TODAY at 12 pm ET: Watch our Global Stage live premiere from the Munich Security Conference

Tune in today at 12pm ET/6pm CET for the live premiere of our Global Stage from the 2026 Munich Security Conference, where our panel of experts takes aim at the latest global security challenges. NY Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger moderates the discussion with Benedetta Berti, Secretary General, NATO Parliamentary Assembly; Ian Bremmer, President & Co-founder, Eurasia Group & GZERO Media; Dr. Wolfgang Dierker, Global Head of Government Affairs, SAP; and Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President, Microsoft.