Just over a century ago, the Western world stood at the height of its power. Its empires spanned continents, its economic and military strength was unrivalled, and its cultural and artistic achievements set the global standard. Today, however, this historic dominance faces mounting challenges. Demographic decline, mass migration, and growing geopolitical competition are placing increasing pressure on Western societies, while internal divisions and external tensions continue to test the resilience of Europe and the wider transatlantic community.
What responsibility does reporting from a conflict zone entail, and how can journalists preserve their professional credibility in a rapidly evolving media landscape? These were the central questions explored at MCC during an event featuring Büsra Arslantas, reporter for CNN Türk, titled “Let's Cancel Tomorrow's Pilates Class - Turns Out Democracy Needs Stretching More than We Do”
MCC and the Danube Institute hosted a conference titled Unpacking the Future of Peace Negotiations to examine the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine and the broader strategic implications for Europe, including energy policy, enlargement, and transatlantic relations.