Riga Security Conference 2024 – Under Whose Umbrella? The Future Dilemmas of European Security

As Europe navigates the profound challenges posed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the broader global struggle between democracies and autocracies, the future of European security hangs in the balance. The Riga Security Conference 2024 will dive deep into these critical issues under the theme: “Under Whose Umbrella? The Future Dilemmas of European Security.”

With the outcome of Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion poised to shape the continent’s stability, Europe finds itself increasingly in the crosshairs of global power struggles—spanning technological innovation, military power, and economic influence—against autocratic regimes such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. In this context, European nations must foster deeper cooperation in security and defense, demonstrating collective strength to confront the pressing dilemmas that lie ahead.

Plenary Session: 18:00 – 19:00 CET

Speakers:

• Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
• Philippe Errera, Executive Vice-President, International & Public Affairs, Safran Group
• Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist
• Velina Tchakarova, Geopolitical Strategist

Moderator:

• Wojciech Przybylski, Editor-in-Chief of Visegrad Insight and President of the Res Publica Foundation

This session will feature top experts from the fields of diplomacy, defense, and geopolitics, discussing how Europe can best prepare for future security challenges and build resilient partnerships to safeguard its future.