- This event has passed.
Zeitenwende – Germany’s Role in a Contested World Order with Ambassador Ralf Beste
September 26, 2024 at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for a captivating conversation with Ambassador Ralf Beste, Germany’s distinguished Director-General for Culture and Society. As one of Germany’s leading diplomats, Ambassador Beste will provide a unique perspective on the nation’s evolving role in a world facing unprecedented challenges.
In this thought-provoking discussion, Ambassador Beste will explore Germany’s “Zeitenwende” or “turning point.” From his years of experience in journalism and diplomacy, including serving as Ambassador to Austria, he will offer insights into Germany’s strategic responses to the shifting global landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Germany’s place in the world today.
You Must Register to Attend.
Registration Closes Monday, September 23rd at 10 am
Speaker
Ambassador Ralf Beste
Ambassador Ralf Beste, born 1966 in Witten, Germany, currently serves as the Director-General for Culture and Society in the Federal Foreign Office for the Republic of Germany. Ambassador Beste completed his Abitur (high school diploma equivalent) in 1985, and from there served for a year in the German military. He then continued his higher education studying history in Bochum, Bielefeld, and Baltimore receiving a Master of Arts from both John Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as Bielefeld University in Bielefeld, Germany.
From 1992-2014, Beste served a variety of editorial roles for both public offices and private publication. Most notably, he spent thirteen years as an Editor of Der SPIEGEL in Berlin, as a political editor and writer. In 2014, Beste was appointed Deputy Head of the Planning Staff in the German Federal Foreign Office. He proved himself as an effective contributor and leader finally becoming the German Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in September of 2019. Ambassador Beste is happily married with two children, and resides in Berlin, Germany. We are privileged to welcome him to ACIR, and hope that you can join us in what will surely be a riveting discussion of the future of Germany in such uncertain times.