Expert Conference on International Relations

Each fall since 2002, the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt has organized an annual expert conference on international relations.

The conference series focuses on structural developments of the global order and of international power relationships. Because of the increasing interdependence of the international actors, regional conflicts and trade issues are becoming more and more significant for the global balance of power and are thus also discussed in the workshop. A particular emphasis is on an analysis of Europe, the United States and China as global actors.

The conference is held as a roundtable workshop. The participants are some 35 selected international relations experts from Europe, the United States and Asia. The conference series aims to provide academically informed analyses of international political developments, make forecasts about future developments, provide a platform for controversial discussions, and develop specific recommendations for action.

Aside from promoting the scholarly dialogue, our main concern is with the practical benefit of the academic analyses. This practical relevance can only be achieved through the participation of leaders in the fields of politics, business, civil society, and the media.