The Middle Power Studies Network (MPSN) convened the Second Middle Powers Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 13–14 April 2026, bringing together experts and former policymakers from middle power countries to discuss the strategic choices facing middle powers amid a changing global order. The two-day programme comprised a closed-door roundtable on the first day, providing a platform for in-depth discussions among delegates, followed by a Middle Powers Conference on t