Warsaw Security Forum

17/02/2026

Warsaw Security Forum at the Munich Security Conference 2026

As a partner of the Munich Security Conference, the Warsaw Security Forum took part in amid growing strain on the international order. Held under the theme Under Destruction, the Conference underscored the erosion of the post-Cold War security architecture and Europe’s responsibility for Ukraine’s security as inseparable from its own. In this context, WSF contributed to the Conference’s core debates by convening the Main Stage panel “Holding the Line: Defending Europe and Supporting Ukraine”, moderated by Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum.

The panel brought together senior European and transatlantic leaders:
- Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania
- Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany
- Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland
- Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine
- Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator and Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services

The exchange focused on reinforcing NATO’s deterrence on the eastern flank, accelerating Europe’s defence readiness, and placing Ukraine at the centre of European security, as only credible deterrence and sustained pressure can enable meaningful peace negotiations.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Warsaw Security Forum also convened a high-level, closed-door dinner on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. Held as an official side-event under the title “No Time to Lose: Mapping Europe’s Chances to Win the War Before the War”, the dinner provided a trusted, off-the-record setting for candid strategic reflection on Europe’s security choices and the future of the transatlantic alliance.

The dinner gathered over 30 senior political and security leaders, including:
- Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic
- Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark
- Kaja Kallas, Vice-President and High Representative of the European Commission
- Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space
- Tore O. Sandvik, Minister of Defence of Norway
- Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Christopher Murphy, U.S. Senator, Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Key takeaways from the dinner:

- Credible deterrence - not fragile ceasefires - is essential to prevent a wider war
- Europe must assume greater military, industrial, and political responsibility
- Ukraine’s defence remains the frontline of European security
- Economic and strategic pressure on Russia must be intensified and sustained
- Strategic coherence and faster decision-making in the EU and NATO are critical
- Consensus exists - the challenge is ex*****on

At , WSF’s engagements reflected a clear message: Europe’s security will depend on its ability to act decisively, translate unity into power, and sustain long-term commitment to Ukraine.

13/02/2026

🎤 Panel at the Munich Security Conference

Europe’s security environment is being reshaped by Russia’s war against Ukraine, the intensification of hybrid warfare, and the growing strain on NATO’s deterrence posture along its eastern flank. At the same time, Europe faces urgent questions about its defence readiness, industrial capacity, and ability to assume greater responsibility for its own security.

Join us at the for a panel moderated by Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, on how NATO can strengthen deterrence against Russia on its eastern flank and the role Ukraine plays in this posture.

The discussion will focus on Europe’s defence readiness and production, responses to Russia’s hybrid attacks, and how European states can simultaneously support Ukraine’s defence while strengthening their own security posture on the eastern flank and in the Arctic.

We are pleased to announce the distinguished speakers of the panel:
▪️ Gitanas Nausėda - President of the Republic of Lithuania
▪️ Boris Pistorius - Federal Minister of Defence of Germany; Member of the Advisory Council, Munich Security Conference
▪️ Radosław Sikorski - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland; Member of the Advisory Council, Munich Security Conference
▪️ Andrii Sybiha - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
▪️ Elissa Slotkin - U.S. Senator; Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services

📅 14 February 2026
🕓 16:00
📍 Munich Security Conference - Main Stage

13/02/2026

The theme of this year's is "addressing the elephants in the room." In , we call it by another name: Strategic Blindness.

As Chancellor Friedrich Merz opens the conference and the largest-ever US delegation arrives led by Marco Rubio, the question of Transatlantic unity is paramount.

Our series dissects exactly how we got here.

In Episode 1 we revisit the long-ignored warnings from Central Europe and confront the cost of diplomatic illusions through conversations with Munich Security Conference veterans such as Toomas Ilves.

If you are following the debates at , this documentary is your essential background briefing.

Hosted by Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum. Directed by Krzysztof Dzieciolowski.

03/02/2026

Advancing the Strategic Poland-Norway Security Alliance: Second Day of the WSF Delegation to Oslo

The second day of the WSF delegation to Oslo further solidified the groundwork for the Warsaw Security Forum 2026, with Norway taking on the role of Partner Nation. Building on the momentum of our opening engagements, this visit is proving instrumental in reinforcing the strategic dialogue between Poland and Norway regarding the future of European and transatlantic security.

The delegation, led by Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska, continues to engage with key Norwegian stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive partnership for . The depth of this bilateral cooperation was underscored by a series of high-level engagements, which focused on structuring Norway’s Partner Nation participation as a whole-of-society effort, encompassing government, parliament, industry, civil society, and the think-tank community.
During the Oslo visit, the WSF delegation held a series of targeted high-level engagements advancing preparations for Norway’s role as Partner Nation of WSF 2026:

🇳🇴 Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway
🛡️ Tore O. Sandvik, Ministry of Defence
🌍 Trine Heimerback, Director General, Department of International Affairs, Prime Minister Office
🏛️ Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence of the Storting, led by the Chair, Ine Eriksen Søreide
📊Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), with Director Kari M. Osland

The visit marks a key step toward a forthcoming high-level Polish parliamentary delegation to Norway, led by the Warsaw Security Forum, planned for Spring 2026.

We extend our sincere thanks to Øystein Bø, Ambassador of Norway to Poland, for his continued support in facilitating this mission and strengthening Polish-Norwegian cooperation.

👉 Learn more about the WSF delegation’s visit to Oslo and preparations for WSF 2026: https://warsawsecurityforum.org/news/strategic-delegation-in-oslo-advances-poland-norway-security-cooperation-ahead-of-wsf-2026/

17/01/2026

🔹 Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Security 🔹

We are pleased to share a reflection on an important milestone for our community. On January 13, we had the honor of inaugurating the fourth edition of the “Young Leaders in Security” - mentoring program, coordinated by Women in International Security Poland.

During the event, we had the pleasure of hosting Undersecretary of State Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, who shared her professional journey in the security sector in a conversation with Katarzyna Pisarska, Chairwoman of the Foundation Council.
🎤 It was truly inspiring to hear such insightful and motivating reflections.

The “Young Leaders in Security” mentoring program aims to educate future leaders in international security and defense, strengthen their competencies, and build a strong community of women interested in security-related issues. Participants receive 10 months of mentorship support from experienced experts in the field.
The program will officially conclude during this year’s edition of the Warsaw Security Forum.

📅 Save the date – Warsaw Security Forum 2026
12–13 October 2026 | Warsaw

We are proud to support the next generation of leaders through initiatives like this.🤝

14/01/2026

📣 With our New Year’s Party, we launched preparations for Warsaw Security Forum 2026.

It was a real pleasure for us to host the New Year’s Party for friends of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation and the Warsaw Security Forum.

Bringing together representatives of the Polish government, the diplomatic corps, the armed forces, and our long-standing partners, the evening marked an important milestone as we began preparations for one of Europe’s leading security conferences.

Opening remarks were delivered by Władysław Bartoszewski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cezary Tomczyk, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence (Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej), who emphasized the role of the Warsaw Security Forum as a key platform for strategic dialogue.

Zbigniew PISARSKI, President of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, and Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, outlined the Forum’s development priorities and the conceptual framework for the 2026 edition.

🇳🇴 During the meeting, Norway was officially announced as the Partner Nation of WSF2026, a distinction formally presented to Øystein Bø, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Poland.
We are delighted about this partnership - Ambasada Norwegii w Polsce👏

And finally, we announced the dates of WSF 2026 - be sure to mark your calendars!
📅 Save the date – Warsaw Security Forum 2026
12–13 October 2026 | Warsaw

An intensive year of preparations and dialogue on key security challenges now lies ahead. Keep your fingers crossed and follow our work along the way.

27/10/2025

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24/10/2025

As leaders - including President Volodymyr Zelensky - meet in London to reaffirm their support for Ukraine, one message resounds: defending democracy is not an option, it’s a necessity.

In this spirit, we revisit Pascal Lamy’s words during .
A reminder that, despite its flaws and challenges, it remains the best way forward.

22/10/2025

Overnight, Russian forces launched 433 aerial strikes on Ukraine - including 405 drones and 28 missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Support for Ukraine will be among the key topics at tomorrow’s European Council meeting in Brussels.

At this moment, we return to the words voiced by global leaders during , including Priti Patel, who spoke about her experiences and offered insights on the importance of solidarity and resilience in the face of aggression.

20/10/2025

NATO’s strategy is built on deterrence and defense.
But in the face of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, what more could the Alliance - together with the EU - do to strengthen security?
This question, at the heart of , remains as urgent as ever.

17/10/2025

Over half of NATO Allies have joined the U.S.-led programme to purchase weapons and ammunition for Ukraine (PURL), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced after Wednesday’s meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels.

“NATO’s strength lies in capabilities, military decisions, and ensuring we have what’s needed - learning from Ukraine, especially in anti-drone technology,” Rutte said.

At , Jens Stoltenberg also spoke about NATO’s power and purpose in today’s world of uncertainty.