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International Politics, Europe and Security

In an increasingly fragmented global disorder, we provide clarity through sound analysis and perspectives for action through dialogue. In order to avoid to stand by and watch as we stumble from one geopolitical crisis to the next war like “sleepwalkers” (Christopher Clark), we offer interdisciplinary dialogue through a diverse range of events, programmes, forums and formats: for reflection, solution development and implementation, involving stakeholders from politics and civil society, business, academia and culture. Our objectives include bringing the finest minds to Vienna and Austria, providing information for the public on international politics, European and security issues, and engaging in democratic and inspiring discussions.

“Austria’s options are limited, but I believe we have a duty to take part in a peaceful resolution (…)”
Thursday
7 PM
15 October 2026
WHAT AUTOCRATS FEAR
International Politics, Europe and Security

WHAT AUTOCRATS FEAR

with Gregor Mayer in conversation with Florian Bieber, Peter Techet, Noljan Lole and Tanja Topić
Panel discussion
To the Registration
Monday
7 PM
19 October 2026
Free trade as a driver of Africa’s economic integration?
International Politics, Europe and Security

Free trade as a driver of Africa’s economic integration?

with H.E. Wamkele Mene, Cynthia E. Gnassingbe-Essonam and Leena Koni Hoffmann
Panel discussion
To the Registration
Wednesday
7 PM
21 October 2026
Famine 2027: The Weaponisation of Starvation and Humanitarian Failures in the Horn of Africa and the Middle EastFamine 2027: The Weaponisation of Starvation and Humanitarian Failures in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East
Wednesday
7 PM
28 October 2026
OMAN'S MOMENT? HORMUZ DIPLOMACY AND THE SEARCH FOR A NEW REGIONAL ORDER
International Politics, Europe and Security

OMAN'S MOMENT? HORMUZ DIPLOMACY AND THE SEARCH FOR A NEW REGIONAL ORDER

Gudrun Harrer in conversation with tbc
Thursday
5 PM
5 November 2026
ISRAEL AFTER THE VOTE: UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXTISRAEL AFTER THE VOTE: UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXTISRAEL AFTER THE VOTE: UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXTISRAEL AFTER THE VOTE: UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
International Politics, Europe and Security

ISRAEL AFTER THE VOTE: UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

with Moran Stern, Tal Schneider, Thair Ani-Ras, Amir Tibon
Tuesday
7 PM
24 November 2026
THE AMERICAN WAKE-UP CALL
International Politics, Europe and Security

THE AMERICAN WAKE-UP CALL

Helfried Carl in conversation with Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook
Panel discussion
To the Registration
Wednesday
6:30 PM
2 December 2026
Rising Gold Prices: What Lies Behind the Shine?
International Politics, Europe and Security

Rising Gold Prices: What Lies Behind the Shine?

with Karin Küblböck, Matthieu Bolay, Hannah Owusu-Koranteng, Dan Sanaren, Sophia Stanger,
Panel discussion
To the Registration

PAST EVENTS

Monday
7 PM
5 October 2026
Realignment in America. How the 2026 Mid-term Elections are Shaping the Future
International Politics, Europe and Security

Realignment in America. How the 2026 Mid-term Elections are Shaping the Future

Raimund Löw in conversation with Cas Mudde, Erin Kristin Jenne, Reinhard Heinisch
Panel discussion
To the The event
Friday
7 PM
25 September 2026
BETWEEN KYIV AND MOSCOW: REPORTS FROM THE WAR
International Politics, Europe and Security

BETWEEN KYIV AND MOSCOW: REPORTS FROM THE WAR

Cathrin Kahlweit in conversation with Vassili Golod, Paul Krisai
Panel discussion
To the The event
Wednesday
6:30 PM
2 September 2026
JORDAN'S ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Peacemaker, Mediator and Pillar of StabilityJORDAN'S ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Peacemaker, Mediator and Pillar of Stability
International Politics, Europe and Security

JORDAN'S ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Peacemaker, Mediator and Pillar of Stability

Gudrun Harrer in conversation with H.E. Ayman Safadi
Panel discussion
To the The event
Tuesday
6:30 PM
14 July 2026
*CANCELLATION* EGYPT, THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA: PROSPECTS FOR PEACE AND STABILITY OR NEW CONFLICTS AHEAD?
Thursday
7 PM
25 Jun 2026
CHINA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: CHALLENGES, DYNAMICS AND MULTILATERALISM IN A TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPE
International Politics, Europe and Security

CHINA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: CHALLENGES, DYNAMICS AND MULTILATERALISM IN A TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPE

Raimund Löw in conversation with Liu Feitao, Xie Bo, Thomas Eder, Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik, Yang Bowen, Daniel Fuchs, Oliver Radtke, Bu Shaohua
Panel discussion
To the The event
Monday
7 PM
15 Jun 2026
HOW TO CHALLENGE DONALD TRUMP. Democratic Strategies and the Global Dimension of U.S. Politics
International Politics, Europe and Security

HOW TO CHALLENGE DONALD TRUMP. Democratic Strategies and the Global Dimension of U.S. Politics

Raimund Löw in conversation with Eric Frey, Rieke Havertz, Beto O'Rourke, Ishaan Tharoor
Panel discussion
To the The event
Friday
6 PM
12 Jun 2026
THE FUTURE THAT NEVER CAME
International Politics, Europe and Security

THE FUTURE THAT NEVER CAME

Philipp Blom in conversation with Mikhail Zygar
Bruno Kreisky Special
To the The event
Monday
7 PM
08 Jun 2026
EXTRACTION. The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
International Politics, Europe and Security

EXTRACTION. The Frontiers of Green Capitalism

Irene Horejs in conversation with Thea Riofrancos, Simela Papatheophilou
Panel discussion
To the The event
Monday
6 PM
08 Jun 2026
SECOND WIND. SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION
International Politics, Europe and Security

SECOND WIND. SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Tessa Szyszkowitz in conversation with Amb. Rupert Weinmann, Yurii Vitrenko, Oleksandr Irkhin, Masha Kondakova, Gena Gazin
Monday
7 PM
01 Jun 2026
THE STRENGTH OF THE RIGHT VERSUS THE RIGHT OF THE STRONGER
International Politics, Europe and Security

THE STRENGTH OF THE RIGHT VERSUS THE RIGHT OF THE STRONGER

Robert Misik in conversation with Wolfgang Kaleck, Muna Duzdar
Panel discussion
To the The event
Monday
7 PM
18 May 2026
A FRAGILE SYRIA IN THE SHADOW OF REGIONAL UPHEAVAL
International Politics, Europe and Security

A FRAGILE SYRIA IN THE SHADOW OF REGIONAL UPHEAVAL

Gudrun Harrer in conversation with Rabie Nasser, Meliha Benli Altunışık, Abdullah al-Jabassini, Reem Turkmani
FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday
8 PM
13 May 2026
PALESTINE’ 36. Screening and Panel Discussion
International Politics, Europe and Security

PALESTINE’ 36. Screening and Panel Discussion

Viola Raheb in conversation with Amr Hamzawy, Oraib Rantawi, Annemarie Jacir
Monday
7 PM
11 May 2026
Thant Myint U, Ulrike Lunacek
International Politics, Europe and Security

HOW PEACE WAS MADE IN THE 1960’S - AN INSPIRATION FOR NOW?

with Thant Myint-U, Ulrike Lunacek
Panel discussion
To the The event
Friday
6 PM
8 May 2026
ALL MY SISTERS. Screening and Panel Discussion
International Politics, Europe and Security

ALL MY SISTERS. Screening and Panel Discussion

Solmaz Khorsand in conversation with Negin Rezaie, Alexandra Skorykh, Ruth Katz
Thursday
7 PM
23 Apr 2026
Taiwan hotbed
International Politics, Europe and Security

Taiwan hotbed

Raimund Löw in conversation with Marlies Eder, Frédéric Krumbein, Nele Noesselt
Wednesday
7 PM
15 Apr 2026
Chaotically into the new world
International Politics, Europe and Security

Chaotically into the new world

Raimund Löw in conversation with Joschka Fischer, Alexandra Föderl-Schmid
Tuesday
7 PM
14 Apr 2026
SECURITY IN THE GULF: THE DANGER OF RIFTS AMONG MIDDLE POWERS AMID THE IRAN CRISIS
International Politics, Europe and Security

SECURITY IN THE GULF: THE DANGER OF RIFTS AMONG MIDDLE POWERS AMID THE IRAN CRISIS

Gudrun Harrer in conversation with Thomas Demmelhuber, Marius Bales, Kristin Diwan
Panel discussion
To the The event
Wednesday
7 PM
25 Mar 2026
Who Defends Europe?
International Politics, Europe and Security

Who Defends Europe?

Tessa Szyszkowitz in conversation with Jana Puglierin, Franz-Stefan Gady
Tuesday
7 PM
24 Mar 2026
THE IRAN WAR: FROM REGIONAL CONFLICT TO GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES
International Politics, Europe and Security

THE IRAN WAR: FROM REGIONAL CONFLICT TO GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES

Gudrun Harrer in conversation with Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Danny Citrinowicz, Walter Feichtinger
Monday
7 PM
23. Mar 2026
The Western Balkans: In the EU waiting room
International Politics, Europe and Security

The Western Balkans: In the EU waiting room

with Vedran Džihić, Krsto Lazarević, Franziska Tschinderle, Danijel Majić