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Global
Perspectives
Forum
e.V.
Welcome!
We connect people around the world on Foreign and security policy.
We seek to create a global discourse in which representation of all perspectives is key to achieve sustainable solutions. Therefore, we established a forum with the purpose to connect beyond borders and feature global voices that often remain unheard. We use a wide lens to incorporate diverse voices from civil society, economy, politics, activist, the military and academia.
Global.
We think across borders and connect people of different areas of expertise in different countries.
Perspectives.
We debate, learn and thrive to sharpen our knowledge and ideas. Understanding different perspectives is a key part of this process for us.
Forum.
Our members connect in our forum on various topics, while launching their own projects and building their networks.
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Our Events
Our events are the foundation for networking among our members. This is where we shape tomorrow's security discourse.
Panel Discussion
Global Perspectives in Dialogue
Workshops & Seminars
Visions for the Future: Strategies for International Cooperation
Minitalks
Coffee & Conflict: Unfiltered Conversations on Global Issues
what connects us
Our Charta
In our charter we set the tone for the forum. It's substance is balance, impartiality, freedom, openness and debate.
Our Mission
In times of international crises and conflicts, we do not want to withdraw from the public discourse. Based on our charter, we want to create a forum in which we can create new spaces for discourse and draw attention to underrepresented voices and broaden the public discourse in the area of foreign and security policy. To achieve this, we organize discussion events, network meetings and background discussions together with our members. Our members network internally and can thus share their experience and expertise. We look forward to getting in touch with you and rethinking the discourse.
The Team
Paul Behne
(Co-Founder/Co-Chair)
Paul Behne holds a MA in War and Conflict Studies and has gained extensive experience in international conflict management throughout his career. As part of the Global Perspectives Forum, Paul advocates for a broader dialogue on conflict resolution strategies.
Emilia Bruder
(Co-Founder/ Board Member)
Emilia Bruder is currently studying towards her Master’s Degree in National and International Administration and Policy at the University of Potsdam. She has already gained extensive experience in public service and the organization of high-level conferences in the foreign policy field. With the Global Perspectives Forum, Emilia wants to create a platform for dialog across borders.
Christian Bötzel
(Co-Founder/ Board Member)
Christian Bötzel completed his first state examination in law in Freiburg i. Br. and subsequently worked as a research associate at the Albert Ludwig University. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis on a tax law issue. He engages with (security) policy questions of conflict management on a voluntary basis as an interested party.
Sebastian Müller
(Co-Founder/ Board Member)
Sebastian Müller studied law in Berlin and Budapest, specializing in international and European law. In 2021 he passed his state examination. For the past three years, he has worked on human rights issues as a policy advisor at the German Bundestag.
Selina Kümmeringer
(Co-Founder/Co-Chair)
Selina Kümmeringer is pursuing an MA in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. Through her work in the German Bundestag and engagement in various organizations, she has gained broad experience in security policy. In the Global Perspectives Forum, she aims to promote inclusive and diverse discussions on international security.
Penelope Wessel
(Co-Founder/ Board Member)
Penelope Wessel is currently a trainee in the Office of the Political Advisor (POLAD) at Joint Force Command Brunssum. She previously completed her Master’s degree in International War Studies at University College Dublin and University of Potsdam, focusing on feminist foreign policy as well as gender and the military. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and History from University of Bonn.
Tim Seil
(Co-Founder/ Board Member)
Tim Seil holds a Bachelor’s degree in History/German Literature and Language Studies and is currently completing a Master’s degree in War and Conflict Studies at the University of Potsdam. Professional experience in security policy, advocacy and defence industry. As part of the Global Perspecitves Forum, Tim is committed to a societal debate on Germany’s role in the global security architecture.
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Email:
globalperspectivesberlin@gmail.com
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Global Perspectives Forum e.V.
Warschauer Str. 61
10243 Berlin
globalperspectivesberlin@gmail.com
Vorsitzende: Selina Kümmeringer und Paul Behne
fehlt: Vereinsregistereintrag und Steuer-ID