The School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG), in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, hosted a public lecture on "Germany's View on Indo-Pacific Security" on September 18, 2024.

German scholars Dr. Felix Heiduk, Georgi Engelbrecht, and  Paula Köhler discussed defense policy, peace efforts in Mindanao, AI-driven disinformation, and the West Philippine Sea disputes. 

In attendance were several guests from the diplomatic community and students from the Political Economy and Juris Doctor programs of UA&P.

 

Dr. Felix Heiduk, Asia Research Division Head of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, talked about Germany's evolving security and defense policy amidst geostrategic shifts and Sino-American rivalry.

 

 

Mr. Georgi Engelbrecht, senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, talked about Manila's shift to external defense, an imperative of peace in Mindanao.

 

 

Paula Köhler, policy advisor at the Munich Security Conference, discussed about disinformation, space security, and emerging technologies.

 

 

During the Q&A session with program host Atty. Ramon Cabrera (standing, left) and Institute of Law dean Dr. Jemy Gatdula (seated, rightmost).