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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 (…)”
Monday
7 PM
01 Jun 2026

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
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Monday
6 PM
08 Jun 2026

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
Cinema
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Monday
7 PM
08 Jun 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
EXTRACTION. The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
Irene Horejs in conversation with Thea Riofrancos, Simela Papatheophilou
Panel discussion
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Friday
6 PM
12 Jun 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
THE FUTURE THAT NEVER CAME
Philipp Blom in conversation with Mikhail Zygar
Bruno Kreisky Special
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Monday
7 PM
15 Jun 2026

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 Havartz, Beto O'Rourke, Ishaan Tharoor
Panel discussion
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Thursday
7 PM
25 Jun 2026

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
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PAST EVENTS
Monday
7 PM
18 May 2026

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
ONLINE
The event
FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday
8 PM
13 May 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
PALESTINE’ 36. Screening and Panel Discussion
Viola Raheb in conversation with Amr Hamzawy, Oraib Rantawi, Annemarie Jacir
Cinema
The event
Monday
7 PM
11 May 2026

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
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Friday
6 PM
8 May 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
ALL MY SISTERS. Screening and Panel Discussion
Solmaz Khorsand in conversation with Negin Rezaie, Alexandra Skorykh, Ruth Katz
Cinema
The event
Thursday
7 PM
23 Apr 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
Taiwan hotbed
Raimund Löw in conversation with Marlies Eder, Frédéric Krumbein, Nele Noesselt
Wednesday
7 PM
15 Apr 2026

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

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
The event
Wednesday
7 PM
25 Mar 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
Who Defends Europe?
Tessa Szyszkowitz in conversation with Jana Puglierin, Franz-Stefan Gady
Tuesday
7 PM
24 Mar 2026

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

International Politics, Europe and Security
The Western Balkans: In the EU waiting room
with Vedran Džihić, Krsto Lazarević, Franziska Tschinderle, Danijel Majić
Thursday
7:30 PM
12 Mar 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
How far will Trump go in Cuba?
Irene Horejs in conversation with Aracely Rodríguez Malagón, Christopher Sabatini, Michael Zeuske
Monday
7 PM
09 Mar 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
WHAT NEXT FOR VENEZUELA UNDER THE “DONROE DOCTRINE”?
Irene Horejs in conversation with Mariano de Alba, Feliciano Reyna-Ganteaume, Roxanna Virgil
Wednesday
7 PM
4 Mar 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
HUNGARY - LAST CALL FOR THE ELECTORAL AUTOCRACY?
Cathrin Kahlweit in conversation with Zsófia Bán, Zoltán Ádám
Wednesday
7 PM
18 Feb 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
*** POSTPONED to 11 May 2026 *** HOW PEACE WAS MADE IN THE 1960’S - LESSONS LEARNED?
with Thant Myint-U, Ulrike Lunacek
Tuesday
7 PM
17 Feb 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
THE FIFTH YEAR: UKRAINE AT WAR
Cathrin Kahlweit in conversation with Franziska Davies, Gerhard Mangott
FULLY BOOKED
Thursday
7 PM
22 Jan 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
BRUNO KREISKY AND THE MIDDLE EAST
with Corinna Milborn, Mohammad Anwar Esmat Sadat, Mkhaimar Abusada, Wolfgang Petritsch, Tobias Lang
Bruno Kreisky SpecialPanel discussion
The event
Wednesday
7 PM
21 Jan 2026

International Politics, Europe and Security
NEUTRALITY AN OBSOLETE MODEL?
Helfried Carl in conversation with Franz Cede, Ralph Janik
Thursday
7:30 PM
18 Dec 2025

International Politics, Europe and Security
The future of international human rights institutions in times of global upheaval
with Volker Türk, Ulrike Lunacek
Cinema
The event
Monday
7 PM
15 December 2025


International Politics, Europe and Security
PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: HOW ROMANIANS AND MOLDOVANS ARE RECLAIMING POLITICS
Cathrin Kahlweit in conversation with Alina Radu, Elena Calistru
Panel discussion
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Tuesday
7 PM
9 December 2025

International Politics, Europe and Security
25 YEARS OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES
Irene Horejs in conversation with Geert Laporte, Miriam Mukalazi, Robert Zischg, Philomena Apiko, Georg Krenn, Jamie Just, Stephan Scholz