Dr. Ulrike Franke is a Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), where she focuses on European security and defence, the future of warfare, and the impact of emerging technologies such as drones and AI. Through her research and public engagement, she helps shape the debate on the future of European security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

At the Young European Symposium 2026, she will share her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe, from technological transformation to the future of defence and international cooperation.