Events
Field trips to destinations of geographical importance, conferences at focal points of world history, forums about issues with substance and relevant participants are the signature of our event calendar.
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Program – First Half of 2023
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- VI Walther Leisler Kiep Symposium “The Demise of Globalization? Polycrisis and the State of the World Economy” from June 14-15, 2023
Berlin, Germany
- Study Trip to Egypt from May 6-13, 2023
Cairo and Alexandria
- Video Symposium “Deutschlands China-Strategie: Quo Vadis?” on March 16, 2023
Speakers: Jörg Wuttke, European Chamber of Commerce in China; Dr. Angela Stanzel, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP); Felix Lee, China Table
Moderator: Katrin Otto, China Market Development, Deutsche Börse - Study Trip to Singapore and Malaysia from March 4-13, 2023
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
- IV Geopolitical Monitor “Nuclear ‘Zeitenwende’: The dawning of a new era of deterrence?” on March 2, 2023
Speakers: Dr. Tobias Bunde, Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz and Hertie School; Prof. Angela E. Stent, Brookings Institution and Georgetown University
Moderator: Dr. Aylin Matlé, DGAP
In cooperation with the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School
V Chinese-German Young Leaders Conference Hainan, Haikou, P.R. China
Hainan, Haikou, P.R. China October 11 to 16, 2016
“Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Business Startups of Young Leaders
The days in Haikou, were a truly memorable and enriching experience:
First, the conference was an excellent opportunity to learn more about China, its culture and about Hainan in particular. The breathtaking speed at which China is transforming its economy and its society, for example, was very vividly illustrated by the contrast between Haikou’s historical city center and the local government’s ambitious future urban development goals.
Second, the conference was a catalyst for stimulating exchanges about Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Business Startups among its participants.
Finally and most importantly, the days in Haikou facilitated personal encounters – during the formal program but also various informal get-togethers (Karaoke, Chinese foot massages, evenings at the hotel bar) – which laid the basis for long-lasting friendships.
Young Leaders Conference in Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia
June 12-16, 2016
The resolution of the German Bundestag on the Armenian Genocide has put the small, but historically significant Caucasian state back into the center of current political debate. In the midst of this debate, we visit a country trying to come to terms with its history and to become a modern, prosperous national economy. Standing in the way are the Diaspora, the continuing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and overwhelmingly powerful neighboring states, all of which influence Armenian living conditions. How can the geopolitical placement and rich resources of the country be used to create a prosperous society and a stable democracy? Young Leaders from eighteen countries discuss ways to lead Armenians to free elections, to fight corruption, and to help the country rise out of poverty and to shift its focus to the future.
Remembering our Friend Walther Leisler Kiep
“I am left with great confidence.”
Walther Leisler Kiep, January 5, 1926 – May 9, 2016
The Board of Directors and the members of Global Bridges are united in deep sadness over the death of Walther Leisler Kiep. Saying farewell to the founding father of our organization leaves us with painful wounds and deep gaps that will be hard to fill.
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