Andreas Zumach in Bonn: Lecture and Discussion on Peace, Responsibility, and New Fronts
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An evening about Peace, Power, and the Question of German Responsibility
On September 16, 2026, a prominent figure of German peace and debate culture, Andreas Zumach, will come to the House of the Protestant Church Bonn. The lecture "Pacifist Cloud-Cuckoo-Land" addresses one of the central political tensions of the present: How can détente policy, international responsibility, and the demand for military strength still be thought together?
A politically charged literary experience in the realm of arguments
Even without a classical reading, this evening unfolds that intensity that characterizes great contemporary debates. As a long-time journalist and UN correspondent, Andreas Zumach speaks with analytical precision about conflict logics, foreign policy narratives, and the fractures in German peace policy. The result is a different kind of reading atmosphere: focused, intellectual, and close to the current societal discourse.
Andreas Zumach: Voice of the peace policy discourse
Zumach has been present in the international political discourse as a journalist and publicist for decades. His work has been awarded the Gold Prize for "Excellence in Journalism" by UN correspondents in New York, the Kant World Citizen Prize, and the Göttingen Peace Prize, among others. His perspective combines research, historical context, and a keen sense for the imagery of political debates. This is where his authority lies: in the ability to articulate complex situations understandably, disputably, and precisely.
The Topic: Détente Policy, Military Capability, and the German Course
The evening addresses a question that transcends the occasion. Has West German détente policy failed, as has often been claimed since the Russian attack on Ukraine? Or is a peace-capable, diplomatic response to the new European security situation needed now more than ever? The event promises no quick slogans but rather an argumentative space for a differentiated peace logic, political education, and culturally responsible reflection.
Location with a calm, central atmosphere
The House of the Protestant Church at Adenauerallee 37 is centrally located in Bonn and is well connected to public transport. The approach via the Juridicum stop or on foot from the main train station is as practical as arriving by bicycle or with short distances from the city center. The house also offers a wheelchair ramp at the main entrance and is known for discussions in a focused, factual environment.
Conclusion: An evening for all who do not understand peace as a cliché
Those who appreciate political education, peace ethics debates, and insightful contemporary diagnoses will experience an evening of substance here. Andreas Zumach combines historical depth, journalistic experience, and argumentative sharpness. Now is the right moment to experience this event live and to engage closely with the current peace discourse.
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