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The '''Bled Strategic Forum''' (BSF) serves as an [[international]] platform for discussions and idea exchange regarding contemporary societal issues |
The '''Bled Strategic Forum''' (BSF) serves as an [[international]] platform for discussions and idea exchange regarding contemporary societal issues and future challenges. It aims to promote sustainability and offer strategic solutions to pressing [[List of global issues|global problems]]. |
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| ⚫ | The Bled Strategic Forum is a project of the [[Government of the Republic of Slovenia]]. It is organised jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Centre for European Perspective.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-22 |title=About BSF - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/about-the-bsf/ |access-date=2024-04-25}}</ref> |
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and future challenges. It aims to promote sustainability and offer strategic solutions to pressing [[List of global issues|global problems]]. |
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With a focus on '''inclusivity and diversity''', the Bled Strategic Forum brings together stakeholders from various backgrounds to share their perspectives through events, discussions, roundtables, projects, analyses, and publications. |
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| ⚫ | The Bled Strategic Forum is a project of the [[Government of the Republic of Slovenia]]. It is organised jointly by the |
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== The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference == |
== The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference == |
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The annual Bled Strategic Forum International Conference, hosted in [[Bled]], [[Slovenia]], is a |
The annual Bled Strategic Forum International Conference, hosted in [[Bled]], [[Slovenia]], is a gathering in [[Central Europe|Central]] and [[Southeast Europe|South-Eastern Europe]] since its establishment in 2006. The conference facilitates networking opportunities with regional and global stakeholders. |
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[[File:Bled Strategic Forum 2023 Leader Panel.jpg|left|thumb|Panel at the Bled Strategic Forum]] |
[[File:Bled Strategic Forum 2023 Leader Panel.jpg|left|thumb|Panel at the Bled Strategic Forum]] |
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The Forum takes place annually at the end of the summer, each year under a different title that guides the content of the discussions. Furthermore, the content of the discussions is influenced by the following |
The Forum takes place annually at the end of the summer, each year under a different title that guides the content of the discussions. Furthermore, the content of the discussions is influenced by the following four thematic pillars: 1) Global Europe, 2) Emerging technologies, 3) Sustainable societies and 4) World community. |
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As an initiative of the [[Republic of Slovenia]], the Bled Strategic Forum reflects the nation's commitment to fostering constructive dialogue on [[List of global issues|global issues]]. Through its activities, the forum contributes to advancing discussions and seeking [[Sustainability|sustainable]] solutions. |
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=== History === |
=== History === |
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Bled Strategic Forum was launched in 2006, |
Bled Strategic Forum was launched in 2006, soon after Slovenia had joined the [[European Union|EU]] and [[NATO]] in 2004. BSF was intended to become an informal [[platform]] where high-level participants from different backgrounds could gather and discuss a variety of political, security and development challenges confronting Europe and the world. |
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In 2011 the programme of the BSF was enriched with the Young Bled Strategic Forum. Since then, Young BSF has grown from a one-day side event into a self-standing three-day international conference for youth participants.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-08 |title=Our History - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/our-history/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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[[File:BSF-Data-2023.png|center|thumb|623x623px|Bled Strategic Forum Facts and Figures 2023<ref>{{Cite web |year=2023 |title=Bled Strategic Forum Conference Report 2023 |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BSF-Conference-Report-2023_Spread.pdf |access-date=25 April 2024 |pages=86-87}}</ref>]] |
[[File:BSF-Data-2023.png|center|thumb|623x623px|Bled Strategic Forum Facts and Figures 2023<ref>{{Cite web |year=2023 |title=Bled Strategic Forum Conference Report 2023 |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BSF-Conference-Report-2023_Spread.pdf |access-date=25 April 2024 |pages=86-87}}</ref>]] |
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== Other engagements == |
== Other engagements == |
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In order to expand the Bled Strategic Forum into a year-round platform, the organisation |
In order to expand the Bled Strategic Forum into a year-round platform, the organisation collaborates with similar global conferences and organizations. These partnerships entail roundtable discussions and panels focusing on topics endorsed by the BSF.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-11 |title=Bled Strategic Forum as a Soft Power Instrument of Slovenian Foreign Policy - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/bled-strategic-forum-as-a-soft-power-instrument-of-slovenian-foreign-policy/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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In 2024, Bled Strategic Forum co-organized a debate at the [[Munich Security Conference]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Bled Strategic Forum at the Munich Security Conference - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/bled-strategic-forum-at-the-munich-security-conference/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref>. BSF has attended the [[Raisina Dialogue]] in [[New Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-01 |title=Bled Strategic Forum team at the 9th Raisina Dialogue: A Recap - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/bled-strategic-forum-team-at-the-9th-raisina-dialogue-a-recap/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref>. Later, it partnered with [[Center for China and Globalization]] for a round table on Climate Change and Global Resilience in [[Beijing]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=STA: Fajon ends China visit with discussion on multilateralism |url=https://english.sta.si/3292017/fajon-ends-china-visit-with-discussion-on-multilateralism |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=english.sta.si}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-20 |title=Roundtable on ‘Navigating the Future: Strategic Imperatives for Global Resilience’ - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/roundtable-on-navigating-the-future-strategic-imperatives-for-global-resilience/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
In 2024, Bled Strategic Forum co-organized a debate at the [[Munich Security Conference]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Bled Strategic Forum at the Munich Security Conference - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/bled-strategic-forum-at-the-munich-security-conference/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref>. BSF has attended the [[Raisina Dialogue]] in [[New Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-01 |title=Bled Strategic Forum team at the 9th Raisina Dialogue: A Recap - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/bled-strategic-forum-team-at-the-9th-raisina-dialogue-a-recap/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref>. Later, it partnered with [[Center for China and Globalization]] for a round table on Climate Change and Global Resilience in [[Beijing]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=STA: Fajon ends China visit with discussion on multilateralism |url=https://english.sta.si/3292017/fajon-ends-china-visit-with-discussion-on-multilateralism |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=english.sta.si}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-20 |title=Roundtable on ‘Navigating the Future: Strategic Imperatives for Global Resilience’ - Bled Strategic Forum |url=https://bledstrategicforum.org/blog/roundtable-on-navigating-the-future-strategic-imperatives-for-global-resilience/ |access-date=2024-05-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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| Abbreviation | BSF |
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| Formation | 2006 |
| Founder | Government of the Republic of Slovenia |
| Type | International Conference |
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Region | Central and Southeastern Europe |
Secretary General | Peter Grk |
| Subsidiaries | Young BSF |
| Website | www.bledstrategicforum.org |
The Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) serves as an international platform for discussions and idea exchange regarding contemporary societal issues and future challenges. It aims to promote sustainability and offer strategic solutions to pressing global problems.
The Bled Strategic Forum is a project of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia. It is organised jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Centre for European Perspective.[1]
The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference
The annual Bled Strategic Forum International Conference, hosted in Bled, Slovenia, is a gathering in Central and South-Eastern Europe since its establishment in 2006. The conference facilitates networking opportunities with regional and global stakeholders.
The Forum takes place annually at the end of the summer, each year under a different title that guides the content of the discussions. Furthermore, the content of the discussions is influenced by the following four thematic pillars: 1) Global Europe, 2) Emerging technologies, 3) Sustainable societies and 4) World community.
History
Bled Strategic Forum was launched in 2006, soon after Slovenia had joined the EU and NATO in 2004. BSF was intended to become an informal platform where high-level participants from different backgrounds could gather and discuss a variety of political, security and development challenges confronting Europe and the world.
In 2011 the programme of the BSF was enriched with the Young Bled Strategic Forum. Since then, Young BSF has grown from a one-day side event into a self-standing three-day international conference for youth participants.[2]
Notable speakers
- Charles Michel, President of the European Council[4]
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission[5]
- Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union, Europe's great responsibility, 2020[6]
- Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights[7]
- María Fernanda Espinosa, President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly[8]
- Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly[9]
The Bled Pledge
In his speech to the attendees of the Bled Strategic Forum International Conference in 2023, Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, set the goal for the EU and the Western Balkans to be ready for Enlargement by 2030. [10]This speech is known as the Bled Pledge.
Topics
- 2023: Solidarity for Global Security
- 2022: The Rule of Power or the Power of Rules?
- 2021: Future of Europe
- 2020: Neighbours – Regions – Global World: Partners or Rivals?: Challenges and Opportunities in the Post-COVID–19 World
- 2019: (Re)sources of (In)stability
- 2018: Bridging the Divide
- 2017: New Reality
- 2016: Safeguarding the Future
- 2015: Visions of New Partnerships
- 2014: Power of Trust
- 2013: A Changing Europe in a Changing World
- 2012: Europe and the Reshaped Global Order
- 2011: The Power of Future
- 2010: Global Outlook for the Next Decade
- 2009: The Politics of Economic Crisis: Redefining Economic and Geopolitical Landscapes in Europe and Eurasia
- 2008: Energy and Climate Change: Si.nergy for the Future
- 2007: European Union 2020: Enlarging and Integrating
- 2006: Political Reform and Sustainable Development in the South Caucasus[11]
Other engagements
In order to expand the Bled Strategic Forum into a year-round platform, the organisation collaborates with similar global conferences and organizations. These partnerships entail roundtable discussions and panels focusing on topics endorsed by the BSF.[12]
In 2024, Bled Strategic Forum co-organized a debate at the Munich Security Conference[13]. BSF has attended the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi[14]. Later, it partnered with Center for China and Globalization for a round table on Climate Change and Global Resilience in Beijing.[15][16]
Secretary Generals
| Start | End | Name |
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| 2016 | current | Peter Grk |
| 2013 | 2015 | Alain Brian Bergant |
| 2010 | 2012 | Miriam Možgan |
| 2009 | 2009 | Melita Gabrič |
| 2006 | 2008 | Darja Bavdaž Kuret |
Young Bled Strategic Forum
The Young Bled Strategic Forum (Young BSF) serves as a distinctive forum where a diverse array of young leaders convenes, providing them with a platform to articulate their visions, exchange ideas, and foster connections with fellow emerging figures in politics, activism, diplomacy, and academia worldwide. Annually, it attracts a cohort of young leaders, facilitating interactive dialogues on pertinent challenges and exploring innovative approaches to crafting solutions. Regarded as a hub for generating ideas, the Young BSF has emerged as a catalyst for driving change.
The Young BSF model is growing and changing every year. Topics change and ideas evolve, but the main objectives of the Young BSF are clear. Young BSF aims to bring together the most prominent young leaders from Slovenia and abroad and offer them a creative atmosphere for discussion and networking.[18]
History
The first Young BSF took place in 2011 under the title ‘The power of the future’. It was established with the aim of bringing together aspiring students and prospective young professionals from the diplomatic, academic, and think-thank fields in both Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Since then, the Young BSF has developed from a one-day side event with a couple of the discussions happening on the outskirts of the BSF into three-day separate international conference for young participants from all over the world. Young BSF is a separate event, yet connected with the BSF.[19]
Topics
- 2023: Mitigating our Butterfly Effect[20]
- 2022: Democracy fit for the new age[21]
- 2021: Future of Europe: Youth at the Centre[22]
- 2020: Reinventing the Role of Youth in Society
- 2019: Youth as a (future) (re)source
- 2018: Sustainable Security: The Role of Youth in Bridging the Divide
- 2017: The (Dis)connected Reality
- 2016: Generation of Global Citizens
- 2015: Building the Future
- 2014: Potential of Trust
- 2013: The Clash of Generations
- 2012: Young BSF
- 2011: The Power of the Future
References
- ^ "About BSF - Bled Strategic Forum". 22 October 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Our History - Bled Strategic Forum". 8 August 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Bled Strategic Forum Conference Report 2023" (PDF). 2023. pp. 86–87. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Michel, Charles (28 August 2023). "Speech by President Charles Michel at the Bled Strategic Forum". Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Press corner". European Commission - European Commission. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ https://bledstrategicforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BSF-Times-2020.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "UN high commissioner and ombudsman discuss human rights challenges". www.varuh-rs.si (in Slovenian). 6 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Opening of the 2019 Bled Strategic Forum "(Re)sources of (In)stability)" | General Assembly of the United Nations". 2 September 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Speech by President Charles Michel at the Bled Strategic Forum". 28 August 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Publications – Bled Strategic Forum".
- ^ "Bled Strategic Forum as a Soft Power Instrument of Slovenian Foreign Policy - Bled Strategic Forum". 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Bled Strategic Forum at the Munich Security Conference - Bled Strategic Forum". 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Bled Strategic Forum team at the 9th Raisina Dialogue: A Recap - Bled Strategic Forum". 1 March 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "STA: Fajon ends China visit with discussion on multilateralism". english.sta.si. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Roundtable on 'Navigating the Future: Strategic Imperatives for Global Resilience' - Bled Strategic Forum". 20 April 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Organisers - Bled Strategic Forum". 5 August 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "About Young Bled Strategic Forum - Bled Strategic Forum". 28 June 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "About Young Bled Strategic Forum - Bled Strategic Forum". 28 June 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Young Bled Strategic Forum 2023 - Bled Strategic Forum". 26 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Young BSF 2022 - Bled Strategic Forum". 4 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Young BSF 2021 - Bled Strategic Forum". 15 November 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.