The world situation 2026: War, peace and the new world map

The world in 2026 is at a historic turning point. As the old superpowers struggle for a foothold and new conflicts simmer, the global agenda is moving faster than ever before. Join us for a highly topical update on global politics as a panel of the country's leading experts sheds light on the power struggle for the future.

The global balance of power is shifting dramatically. The United States faces internal and external challenges that test the very foundations of its superpower status, while the EU struggles to find its place under increasing pressure. At the same time, Russia continues its aggression, and Africa has emerged as a pivotal point where economic opportunities and great power interests collide.

For this event at Dokk1, we are bringing together a strong panel to analyze the complexity of 2026. Professor Marlene Wind sheds light on Europe's role, while Associate Professor Jakob Tolstrup and Postdoc Ane Edslev Konradsen analyze the underlying political shifts. The conversation is guided and put into perspective by Sanne Gram Fadel, who as foreign editor at DR has her finger directly on the global pulse.

This is the evening for those of you who want to go behind the headlines and understand the invisible threads that tie war, peace and great power politics together in an unpredictable time.

Practical info

• Time: At 19.15 – 21.15.
• Location: Dokk1, Main Hall

Tickets

• Price: DKK 180
• Students: DKK 90.

Panel and experts

• Marlene Wind: Professor and head of the Center for European Politics at the University of Copenhagen.
• Jakob Tolstrup: Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen.
• Ane Edslev Konradsen: Postdoc at the Department of Political Science at AU.
• Sanne Gram Fadel: Journalist and managing editor of the international editorial department at DR.

About the Festival of the Century

This event is part of the Festival of the Century, which in 2026 will take place from March 6 to 15. The festival offers over 80 unique events throughout Aarhus, where researchers, artists and cultural figures gather to shed light on the great questions of the time and the rustle of history.

Dive into a program filled with lectures, debates, concerts and philosophical conversations, all based on the human condition and the society we have created.

You can see the full program and find more exciting experiences at centuryfestival.dk.

Photo: Press photo Folkeuniversitetet