Today’s global landscape is marked by an increase in international conflicts, as evidenced by the Russia-Ukraine and the Israeli-Hamas wars. The intricate geopolitical tapestry contributes to uncertainty and challenges the delicate balance of global stability. 2v2h13

Compounding these challenges is the rapidly changing dynamics of organized crime in Latin America and the growing influence of transnational criminal groups. These groups fuel violence and threaten the social and political stability of nations, especially in Latin America. These criminal entities are diversifying into new markets, extending their reach from cybercrime to the extraction and illicit trade of environmental commodities, making them a global phenomenon.

Amidst this complex and uncertain scenario, traditional pillars of multilateralism are under strain, struggling to cope effectively with the myriad challenges effectively. This puts the post-Cold War liberal order at risk, as the efficacy of global collaborative efforts is questioned.

To foster consensus and address pressing global issues, the G20 plays a crucial role. Annually, leaders of the world’s nineteen largest economies, along with the European Union and the African Union, convene to discuss key aspects of the international order. The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro is significant as a pivotal moment for international dialogue amidst growing distrust in global governance institutions and multilateralism.

The Forte International Security Conference emerges with a distinct mission – to shed light on primary challenges to international security, focusing on Europe and Latin America.  Revolving around the broader context of global challenges affecting the current international order, the conference aligns itself with the G20 Brazil

As Latin America’s largest international security conference, the Forte International Security Conference has for over two decades fostered meaningful discussions on common security issues, in collaboration with Europe. This year, the Forte Conference expands its scope, to engage in a dialogue transcending regional boundaries, and seeking common paths to navigate the evolving international security landscape.

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OPENING REMARKS 5p1x1h

09:00 – 09:15 (BRT/UTC-3)
14:00 – 14:15 (CEST/UTC+2)

Maximilian Hedrich, Director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brazil        

José Pio Borges, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI)

Marian Schuegraf, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Brazil

KEYNOTE SPEECH – Security Challenges in an Unraveling World 13w4r

09:20 – 10:20 (BRT/UTC-3)
14:20 – 15:20 (CEST/UTC+2)

José Múcio Monteiro, Minister of Defence, Brazil

Juan Battaleme, Secretariat for International Defense Affairs (SAID) of the Ministry of Defense of the Argentine Republic (MINDEF), Argentina

Cosmin Dobran, Director for Peace, Partnerships and Crisis Management at European External Action Service, Brussels

Moderation: Marcia Loureiro, Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil

1 – Forging new paths for Multilateralism 6g4x5m

10:25 – 11:30 (BRT/UTC-3)
15:25 – 16:30 (CEST/UTC+2)

Melina Risso, Director of Igarapé Institute, Brazil

João Gomes Cravinho, Ambassador, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Portugal

Jonatan Vseviov, Ambassador, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia

Moderation: Henning Speck, National Security Advisor to the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group in the German Bundestag

2 – Organized Crime and Democracy: the global scale of the parallel state 4f674x

11:35–12:30 (BRT/UTC-3)
16:35–17:30 (CEST/UTC+2)

Samira Bueno, Director of Brazilian Forum of Public Security, Brazil

Alberto Lara, Co-director Social Development Group and Former vice-minister of Security and Defence, Colombia

Moderation: Fernando Azevedo e Silva, Former Minister of Defense and vice-President of the Brazilian Mining Association, Brazil

3 – Climate meets Security: local threats, global impacts 286x1h

14:25–15:30 (BRT/UTC-3)
19:25–20:30 (CEST/UTC+2)

Fabricio Cabrera Ortiz, General, Head of the Advanced Course in Military Studies at the Colombian War College, Colombia

Kgaugelo Mkumbeni, Research Officer at Institute for Security Studies, South Africa

Moderation: Feliciano Guimarães, Professor, Academic Director at CEBRI, Brazil

4 – On the Horizon: Understanding Escalating Geopolitical Tensions 4m2363

15:35–16:40 (BRT/UTC-3)
20:35–21:40 (CEST/UTC+2)

Catarina dos Santos-Wintz, Member of the German Federal Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag) and Member of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group,

Barbora Maronkova, Programme Officer for Global Partner Engagements Section of the Public Diplomacy Division at NATO, Belgium

Ronaldo Carmona, Professor at Superior War School and Senior Fellow at CEBRI, Brazil

Moderation: Oliver Stuenkel, Professor at FGV, Brazil

CLOSING REMARKS 4p4s2f

16:50 (BRT/UTC-3)
21:50 (CEST/UTC+2)

 

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