New Publication in E-International Relations
This publication examines the central role of international rituals such as the Munich Security Conference in maintaining emotional cohesion, shared identity, and political order in global diplomacy. Prof. Dr. Simon Koschut argues that such events go far beyond symbolic gestures — they actively generate trust and stability among states.
But what happens when these rituals fail? Prof. Dr. Koschut illustrates how diplomatic ritual failure disrupts performative scripts, undermines trust, and exposes the symbolic foundations upon which international cooperation rests. The analysis shows how quickly seemingly stable identities and alliances can be called into question through ritual failure.
