Rob Bauer

Rob Bauer experienced the Russian invasion of Ukraine at NATO headquarters. Like no other, the alliance's highest military officer knew that a new era was dawning. How can we guard peace as the world becomes increasingly hostile? And what does that require of all of us?

During the evening Who wants peace, must prepare for war, Rob Bauer penetratingly shows how we must prepare for war in the service of peace. Using personal stories and sharp analyses, the lieutenant admiral makes clear how much we must change to preserve our current freedom.

From the NATO engine room to the boardroom, every part of society will have to realize that peace is no longer a given. How can we prepare society for that? Rob Bauer has concrete lessons on how we can once again defend ourselves collectively. Who wants peace must prepare for war is an evening for everyone who wants to know what is needed to guard peace and security in this new age.

Rob Bauer is a lieutenant admiral. Until earlier this year, he was NATO's highest-ranking military officer and, before that, Commander of the Armed Forces. Eleonora Russell was strategic communications advisor to NATO's military leadership, is an award-winning speechwriter and will present the evening. Bauer and Russell are currently writing the book, Who Wants Peace, Must Prepare for War. Available in bookstores everywhere from mid-June.

This evening is produced by Haagsch College