Peace, Security, and Resilience in Bielefeld: Perspectives on Europe's Future
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Peace, Security, and Resilience: An Evening on Europe's Future
How can an open society be protected in times of growing threats? The lecture Peace, Security, and Resilience after the Turning Point will address the political and societal challenges of peace, security, and resilience on November 2, 2026, at the University of Bielefeld.
Between Cooperation and Confrontation
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, questions of security and defense have returned to everyday life in Europe. This evening will take this turning point as a starting point and ask which cooperative and confrontational strategies are needed and possible today.
The focus is on how Germany and Europe respond to external threats while preserving the foundations of a liberal democracy. The lecture connects security policy categorization with a broader consideration of societal resilience.
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck
The third lecture in the series will be given by Prof. Dr. Götz Neuneck from the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg. After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to direct questions to the lecturer and discuss central thoughts together.
Forum for Open Science at the University of Bielefeld
The event is part of the Forum for Open Science at the University of Bielefeld. The lecture series brings together different scientific perspectives and is aimed at a broad audience: citizens, students, educators, researchers, and anyone interested.
From the event management perspective, the format emphasizes clear organization, professional categorization, and immediate exchange. The in-person event in the lecture hall building Y creates a focused atmosphere for an evening where security policy questions are discussed in an understandable, differentiated, and public manner.
An Evening for Controversial Questions and New Perspectives
The program includes not only military threats. The series also focuses on the pressure under which liberal democracy in Germany and Europe stands. Further lectures will address, among other topics, intelligence services, societal resistance, conscription, and the European security order.
The event experience thrives on the interplay of scientific presentation and audience questions. Those who want to better understand current developments, grasp political strategies, and discuss the future of peace and security will find a fact-oriented framework here.
Conclusion: Thinking Security Together
The evening at the University of Bielefeld promises a thorough engagement with the great questions of the present: How does an open society defend itself? Where does necessary cooperation begin, and where does it end? And what forms of resilience does Europe need? Admission is free; all interested parties are welcome.
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