MINISTERIAL SESSION: Security in Europe – Fault Lines in the East
Following the opening remarks, WSF2018 hosted a Ministerial Session entitled “Security in Europe – Fault Lines in the East“
WELCOME REMARKS: Zbigniew Pisarski – President of the Board of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Warsaw Security Forum 2018 was officially opened by the President of the Board of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation Zbigniew Pisarski.
WELCOME REMARKS: Paweł Soloch – Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland
The second opening speech was delivered by the Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland, Mr. Paweł Soloch.
CONVERSATION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: The NATO Brussels Summit – What Have we Learned about the State of the Alliance?
The Conversation was a special debate between the former Commanding General of the US Army Europe LTG (retired) Ben Hodges and NATO Secretary General (2009-2014) Anders Fogh Rasmussen, moderated by Ali Aslan, Presenter at Deutsche Welle TV.
REMARKS ON THE FUTURE: Thomas Silberhorn – Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany
After the panel on 100 years of independence in Europe, Thomas Silberhorn, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany, took the stage to give his remarks on the future of Europe. He emphasized the importance of unity and a values-based approach for a stronger and more resilient European Union.
PLENARY SESSION: Celebrating 100 Years of Independence in Central Europe – A Look at the Past, Perspectives for the Future
With a number of Central and Eastern European countries celebrating their centennial anniversary of gaining or regaining independence, the plenary session focused on decrypting how can the painful lessons of the past, better prepare us for the future.
BREAKOUT SESSION: Upgrading democracy – what can we learn from populism?
The breakout session “Upgrading democracy – what can we learn from populism?” was devoted to analyzing the roots of populism in Western democracies and answering the question of how can we reform our systems without compromising on its foundations.
BREAKOUT SESSION: NATO Defence and Deterrence – what comes next for the Eastern Flank?
The breakout session “NATO Defence and Deterrence – what comes next for the Eastern Flank?” focused on issues broadly related to the Alliance’s Eastern Flank and the most crucial decisions made during the 2018 NATO Brussels Summit.
European defense programs, NATO adaptation to the Russian threat and balance sheet of U.S. Allies – new reports presented at Warsaw Security Forum 2018
At the Warsaw Security Forum 2018 the Casimir Pulaski Foundation presented three new reports: „European offensive in defense sphere – EDF, PESCO and CARD”, „From Newport to Brussels – NATO adaptation to the Russian threat” and „Balance Sheet of U.S. Allies and Implication for Alliance Policy”. All reports are available on the Pulaski Foundations websites.
The New York Times: “Retired US General Says War With China Likely in 15 Years”
The former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe warned Wednesday that it’s very likely the United States will be at war with China in 15 years.
We are happy to present the highlights from the first day of #WSF2018!
The first day of #WSF2018!
Deadline extended! – New Security Leaders 2018
New Security Leaders application deadline has been extended until 7 September 2018.
WSF2018 will be organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland
We would like to inform that WSF2018 will be organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland.
Konrad Szymański has confirmed his participation as a speaker during WSF2018
We are glad to announce that Konrad Szymański, Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, has confirmed his participation as a speaker during WSF2018.
Jacek Czaputowicz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland – a speaker at WSF2018
We are pleased to announce that Jacek Czaputowicz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland will be a speaker at WSF2018!
Jerzy Kwieciński, Minister of Investment and Economic Development of Poland – a speaker at WSF 2018
We have the pleasure to announce that Mr Jerzy Kwieciński, Minister of Investment and Economic Development of Poland will be a speaker at WSF2018.
It’s a great news! Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Vice-Prime-Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, confirmed a participation in WSF2018!
It’s a great pleasure to introduce one of our honorable guests Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze , Vice-Prime-Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, who will be a speaker at the WSF2018.
Become a WSF2018 volunteer!
Are you interested in international security issues? Become a WSF2018 volunteer! Meet top politicians and security experts as well as increase your professional skills within Warsaw Security Forum 2018.
Paweł Soloch, Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland will be a speaker at WSF2018
We have the pleasure to announce that Mr. Paweł Soloch, Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland will be a speaker at WSF2018.
The Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology of the Republic of Poland assumed the patronage over WSF2018
We are very pleased to inform that the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology of the Republic of Poland assumed the patronage over WSF2018.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius will be a speaker at WSF for the 4th consecutive year
Delighted to present Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Linas Linkevičius, who will be a speaker at WSF2018. Minister Linkevičius will take part in the Warsaw Security Forum for the 4th consecutive year.
It’s time to apply for volunteership during WSF2018!
Be a volunteer during Warsaw Security Forum 2018!
Minister of Defence of Estonia Jüri Luik confirmed his participation in WSF2018
Minister of Defence of Estonia Jüri Luik confirmed his participation in WSF2018 and will deliver a speech during Warsaw Security Forum.
WSF2018 will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland
We are delighted to announce that WSF2018 will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.