A New Cold War?

PANEL DISCUSSION

30. September 2025

Academy Building at Gendarmenmarkt, Einstein Hall, Jägerstraße 22/23, 10117 Berlin

Is a ‘new’ Cold War emerging – and in what ways? How does today echo or diverge from the ‘old’? How can we understand the evolution of ideologies, geopolitical tensions, and competing global visions now and then?

The panel will examine the Cold War and the prospect of a ‘new’ Cold War, with particular attention to the interaction between the historical Cold War and contemporary dynamics. The discussion will be framed through the lens of U.S.–China rivalry, while also recognizing that the Cold War was never a singular or static phenomenon. Rather, it evolved over time, shaped by ideology, geopolitics, competing social models, and diverse global perspectives. The debate will consider both continuities and divergences between the Cold War’s multiple historical forms and the complexities of today’s international order.

Join us for this panel debate hosted by the BBAW and the British Academy.

With Andrew Hurrell (Oxford University/British Academy), Christoph Markschies (BBAW), Gwendolyn Sasse (Centre for East European and International Studies) and Michael Zürn (Berlin Social Science Center/BBAW).Join us for this panel debate hosted by the BBAW and the British Academy. 


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