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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
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 Registration
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
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
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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 Registration
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 Havartz, Beto O'Rourke, Ishaan Tharoor
Panel discussion
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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 Registration

PAST EVENTS

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
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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
Thursday
7:30 PM
12 Mar 2026
How far will Trump go in Cuba?
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
WHAT NEXT FOR VENEZUELA UNDER THE “DONROE DOCTRINE”?
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
HUNGARY - LAST CALL FOR THE ELECTORAL AUTOCRACY?
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
Thant Myint U, Ulrike Lunacek
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
THE FIFTH YEAR: UKRAINE AT WAR
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
BRUNO KREISKY AND THE MIDDLE EAST
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
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Wednesday
7 PM
21 Jan 2026
NEUTRALITY AN OBSOLETE MODEL?
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
The future of international human rights institutions in times of global upheaval
International Politics, Europe and Security

The future of international human rights institutions in times of global upheaval

with Volker Türk, Ulrike Lunacek
Monday
7 PM
15 December 2025
PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: HOW ROMANIANS AND MOLDOVANS ARE RECLAIMING POLITICSPEACEFUL INTERVENTION: HOW ROMANIANS AND MOLDOVANS ARE RECLAIMING POLITICS
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
25 YEARS OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES
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