Speech: Perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the future of the European security order

Speech

Speech: Perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the future of the European security order

By Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)

On the occasion of a Carl Lutz Lecture at Andrassy University and the Joseph Károlyi Foundation conference entitled “Defence and security policies: Europe at the heart of a transformation”, the GCSP’s Executive Director Ambassador Thomas Greminger gave a speech on Perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the future of the European security order.
 
The ongoing war in Ukraine has seen fluctuating military advancements, is currently in a stalemate. Amb Greminger emphasized the importance of a diplomatic solution, that addresses the security concerns of all parties involved. In order to prevent further escalation and pave the way for a sustainable peace in Europe, he argued that future European security order should contain elements of cooperative security.

Ambassador Thomas Greminger is the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) since 1 May 2021. Previously, he served as Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) from July 2017 until July 2020. During his diplomatic career, Ambassador Greminger served in various and numerous positions within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, in Bern and abroad. Ambassador Greminger holds a PhD in history from the University of Zurich and is Lieutenant Colonel GS. He has authored numerous publications on military history, conflict management, peacekeeping, development and human rights.