Global Dialogue

The Global Dialogue deepens the non-partisan and multilateral exchange of Bundestag members and their expertise on foreign and security policy issues with a view to current global challenges.

About the program

With the Global Dialogue, the Robert Bosch Stiftung offers German members of parliament a new multilateral format to network with parliamentarians from other regions of the world and to strengthen their foreign and security policy expertise.

In bilateral and trilateral formats, the Global Dialogue brings together a select group of German participants with political decision-makers from other countries, thus broadening their perspective on relevant topics and potential partner countries. The aim is to inform German foreign policy and strengthen multilateralism. In addition, the cross-party exchange of ideas between the German participants plays a central role. With the Indo-Pacific region, we are focusing on one of the key regions of the 21st century.

We offer the program Global Dialogue together with our partner Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi). It takes place in German and English, and in compliance with the Chatham House Rule. Participation is by invitation.

Why are we running the program?

International issues and challenges are becoming increasingly complex and urgent: in addition to the traditional topics of security and foreign policy, new questions are being raised by the way in which we deal with climate change, the crises of democracies and the liberal order, including established international organizations, as well as technological developments. At the same time, existing alliances have been increasingly called into question in recent years. For Germany and Europe, international and multilateral approaches are needed to enable them to take action to meet global challenges. German foreign policy is faced with a multitude of new demands and expectations, while Germany's commitment is still perceived as insufficient by international partners and stakeholders.

What are the goals?

Objectives of the program are:

to strengthen an expanded and contemporary understanding of foreign policy that includes other, socially interdependent developments of the 21st century in addition to traditional topics
discuss international issues and common challenges with parliamentarians from other nations
to better understand the perspectives of third parties on Germany and to incorporate these into national decision-making processes
Strengthening international networks of foreign and security policy experts, opinion leaders and decision-makers
Strengthening multilateral approaches to solving global challenges

How does the program work?

The program unfolds during the 20th legislative term in Germany (2021-2025) and includes:

Program launch with the opportunity for participants to actively shape the program
Study trip to Australia in 2023 and networking with Australian MP
Joint study trip to India with Australian partners in 2024 to network with Indian MPs
Final forum in Germany

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Your contact person

Agnes Kolodziej

Senior Project Manager

Phone+49 30 220025-408

e-mail to Agnes Kolodziej

Programs for Political Decision-Makers