From the icy halls of Munich to your screen: The 60th Munich Security Conference wrapped up this week with global leaders asking tough questions about a world on fire 🔥. With wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Horn of Africa escalating, experts warned that ‘interlinked crises’ demand collective action—not political point-scoring.
The ‘Lose-Lose’ Mindset?
Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group, put it bluntly: ‘We’re seeing more countries retreating into silos instead of building bridges.’ 📉 With trust in international institutions eroding, she stressed that preventive diplomacy—like early mediation in conflict zones—could save lives before violence explodes.
Preventing Crisis Before It’s Too Late
The conference spotlighted practical steps to cool tensions:
💰 Boost funding for conflict-resolution NGOs
🌱 Address root causes like food insecurity and climate disasters
🤝 Revive multilateral cooperation (even between rivals!)
Ero also urged Gen Z to ‘demand accountability’ from leaders: ‘Your voice matters in shaping a world less obsessed with zero-sum games.’ 🗣️
