Climate change is not only altering ecosystems but also shifting geopolitical power dynamics. Melting polar ice caps are opening up new trade routes and access to resources in the Arctic, while strategically significant regions such as the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly caught in the crossfire of global interests. At the very least, the discussion surrounding President Trump’s intention to buy Greenland has shown how the Arctic is currently also being used as a projection screen for global power shifts.

And the latest developments in the Middle East have once again highlighted just how great the interdependencies in the global economy still are. We want to discuss the interplay of energy issues, security interests, and economic interdependencies—and what this means for the realignment of international relations—with renowned experts. What geopolitical opportunities and risks arise from climate change? What role do energy, resources, and trade routes play in a changing world order? How can international cooperation succeed amid increasing tensions?