On the occasion of the 60th birthday of our Co-Managing Partner Martin Wiesmann, Berlin Global Advisors invited long-standing companions, partners and friends of BGA to a special evening at the German Parliamentary Society in Berlin. The event was opened by Ralf Welt, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of BGA. Rüdiger von Fritsch, Partner at BGA and […]
Expert insight and updates on the news and events that matter.
Indonesia: Non-Alignment in the Age of Great Power Rivalry
Berlin Global Advisors Managing Partner Martin Wiesmann analyzes in his guest contribution for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung how Indonesia uses its geostrategic position, its tradition of non-alignment and its leading role in ASEAN to preserve political and economic room for manoeuvre between Washington and Beijing. Located between the United States and China and along some of […]
Middle Powers Without World Order: South Africa Between Autonomy and Dependence
Berlin Global Advisors Managing Partner Martin Wiesmann analyzes in his guest contribution for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung how South Africa is seeking to balance its historical legacy, economic interests and pursuit of strategic autonomy. The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi also reflects South Africa’s determination to assert its position between the major centres of power […]
F.A.Z. Europakonferenz 2026: Scaling Innovation in Europe
How can Europe turn its innovative strength into sustainable growth and global competitiveness? Our Consultant Julian Gläser joined this year’s F.A.Z. Europakonferenz at Allianz Forum in Berlin, where political, business and academic leaders discussed some of the key economic challenges shaping Europe’s future. A particular focus was on Europe’s ability to translate innovation into economic […]
Europe Lab 2026: Turning Ideas into European Action
Europe’s ability to act depends not only on strong institutions but also on new ideas and the people willing to advance them. We were therefore pleased to see our Consultant Julian Gläser take part in United Europe’s Europe Lab 2026 in the House of the European Union in Berlin, contributing to discussions on some of […]
Insights into the Future of Diplomacy
Insights into the Future of Diplomacy Does might makes right now prevail instead of the rule of law? Diplomacy is under pressure—does it still have a future? In the phoenix documentary “The Future of Diplomacy,” Matthias Sonn, Senior Advisor at Berlin Global Advisors, provides fascinating insights from four decades of diplomatic practice. He particularly addresses […]
