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.