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👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT!

📅 Tuesday, January 27 at the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador!

🤝 Ca'Foscari University, @ecfrrome.bsky.social, @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social, @eui-eu.bsky.social, Dutch Embassy in Austria

⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
🎙️ Am 27. Jänner spricht IIP-Direktorin Stephanie Fenkart im ORF RadioKulturhaus mit der Journalistin und Autorin Solmaz Khorsand über die „DNA der Demokratie“. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, warum Demokratie kein Sprint, sondern ein Marathon ist.
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
🗣️ INTERVIEW “Iran protests. Will the collapsing economy topple the regime?”

🎥 Hannes Swoboda talked to @mghodsi.bsky.social from @wiiw.ac.at about the current situation in Iran and the severe economic hardship amid the protests

🔗 WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSYh...
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Iran protests: Will the collapsing economy topple the regime? An interview with our economist and #Iran expert @mghodsi.bsky.social, conducted by @iipvienna.com President Hannes Swoboda.
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Iran Protests. Will the collapsing economy topple the regime?
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January 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🤝 The IIP was visited by a group of young students from @sorbonne-universite.fr. We discussed our work, ongoing projects, and pressing global topics. It’s always good to engage in dialogue with young interested students!
January 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
👉 NEW PEACE BLOG “Eurasian continent in the Multipolar World Order 2.0.”

💭“The world order is no longer unipolar nor in a bipolar stage. What now exists should be called the Multipolar World Order 2.0.”

📰 READ HERE:
Eurasian continent in the Multipolar World Order 2.0 — IIP
The world order is no longer unipolar nor in a bipolar stage. What now exists should be called the Multipolar World Order 2.0.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🎤 President of the IIP Hannes Swoboda interviewing Mahdi Ghodsi @mghodsi.bsky.social on the current situation in Iran 🇮🇷.

🎥 The whole video will be on our Youtube channel soon!
January 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM
️🗣️ The IIP welcomed partners from our #SecureBlackSea project for a coordination meeting.

🤝 We examined project developments, shared insights from fieldwork across the Black Sea region, and mapped out upcoming milestones and joint activities.

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January 20, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Looking ahead to 2026 🌍

Our meeting with the team and former colleagues at the IIP focused on the year ahead — a time shaped by many pressing and challenging global issues. Complex times demand thoughtful dialogue, collaboration, and renewed commitment to peace!
January 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM
👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT!

📅 Tuesday, January 27 at the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador!

🗣️ Peter Potman, Hannes Swoboda, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Anna Van Zoest, @gresselgustav.bsky.social, Leo Litra, Goran Buldioski, Monika Sus

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January 19, 2026 at 3:34 PM
👉 NEW PEACE BLOG “IRAN - COULD WE HAVE DONE BETTER?”

💭 “Could we in Europe have done better, should we have developed another policy to prevent the regime developing into a rogue - and at least regionally - dangerous regime?”

📰 MEHR UNTER: www.iipvienna.com/new-blog/202...
IRAN - COULD WE HAVE DONE BETTER? — IIP
With horror, sadness and helplessness we look at the reports from Iran. Again the regime is crushing the massive protests and killing thousands of innocent people. Could we in Europe have done better,...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:35 AM
👉 “Kein Ende der Geschichte und kein Ende der Neutralität“

💭 Neutralität wurde in der Geschichte fast nur im Zusammenhang von großen Kriegen verletzt, in denen die ersten Ziele immer die feindlichen Großstaaten und Bündnisse - und nicht neutrale Staaten - waren

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Kein Ende der Geschichte und kein Ende der Neutralität — IIP
Im Vergleich zur Bündnismitgliedschaft erweist sich Neutralität als bessere Option. Ein Gastkommentar von Heinz Gärtner, erschienen im KURIER am 06.01.2026
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January 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM
👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT!

📅 Tuesday, January 27 at the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador!

🤝 Ca'Foscari University, @ecfrrome.bsky.social, @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social, @eui-eu.bsky.social, Dutch Embassy in Austria

⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
January 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Christoph Schwarz described the different views on neutrality, either as peace champion, diplomacy powerhouse or security measure.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
👉 “HEUTE VENEZUELA UND MORGEN GRÖNLAND?“

💭 “Trump hat auch nicht einmal versucht, normative Gründe für die Aktion zu nennen. Es ging ihm nicht darum, den Menschen in Venezuela Freiheit und Wohlstand zu bringen.“

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HEUTE VENEZUELA UND MORGEN GRÖNLAND? — IIP
Das Jahr 2026 begann mit einem geopolitischen Paukenschlag. Die „Spezialoperation“ gegen Venezuela war ein voller Erfolg. Zum Unterschied zu Putins Krieg gegen die Ukraine kann man - zumindest vorläuf...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Ralph Janik argued that the core debate revolves around strict neutrality and would prohibit military transports through Austria’s territory.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Christoph Schwarz discussed what real value Neutrality offers today.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
👉 NEUER PEACE BLOG “Von Caracas nach München, das europäische Karussel“

💭 “Der völkerrechtlichen Kollegenschaft fröstelt. Wieder stellt sich die leidige, immer noch ungelöste Frage: Wer vertritt die EU in diesem Karussell?“ Ursula Werther-Pietsch

📰 MEHR UNTER: www.iipvienna.com/new-blog/202...
Von Caracas nach München, das europäische Karussell — IIP
Der völkerrechtlichen Kollegenschaft fröstelt. Wieder stellt sich die leidige, immer noch ungelöste Frage: wer vertritt die EU in diesem Karussell? Eine Annäherung.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Ralph Janik talked about Austria’s perceived role as an international mediator and the importance of geopolitical standing and initiative in international negotiations.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
👉 “What Peace Means in the South Caucasus: Reflections on 2025 and Prospects for 2026”

💭 “The year 2025 represents an important turning point for the South Caucasus, a region where peace has historically carried different meanings for different actors.”

📰 READ: www.iipvienna.com/new-blog/202...
What Peace Means in the South Caucasus: Relflections on 2025 and Prospects for 2026 — IIP
The year 2025 represents an important turning point for the South Caucasus, a region where peace has historically carried different meanings for different actors.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
👉 NEUER PEACE BLOG “EUROPA 2026“

💭 “Wer Frieden in Europa bewahren bzw. wiederherstellen möchte, muss für ein „organisiertes und lebendiges Europa“ eintreten. Allerdings, die Realität ist eine andere.“ Hannes Swoboda

📰 MEHR UNTER: www.iipvienna.com/new-blog/202...
EUROPA 2026 — IIP
Wer Frieden in Europa bewahren bzw. wiederherstellen möchte, muss für ein „organisiertes und lebendiges Europa“ eintreten. Allerdings, die Realität ist eine andere.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🎁 What a year it’s been at the IIP! From inspiring events to meaningful encounters, 2025 gave us so much to be grateful for, even though it was also challenging at times.

🎄 We wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and peace, and a fantastic start to the year ahead.
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🎥 Now Online: „30 Years after Dayton: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia and Herzegovina“

🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @uni-graz.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, Political Capital (HU)

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjiC...
30 Years After Dayton: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Am 2.12.2025 nimmt Außenministerin Beate Meinl-Reisinger an der Paneldiskussion „30 Years After Dayton: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bos...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Dear non-Austrian friends (and all others): here’s almost everything you ever wanted to know about Austria’s neutrality in one podcast episode 👇🏻
👉 Peace Matters #37 OUT NOW! Austria and Europe. Neutrality in Question.

🎧 @ralphjanik.com & Christoph Schwarz (AIES) explore Austria’s neutrality—its legal foundations, origins, and evolving role in today’s geopolitical landscape.

🤝 Future Fund of the Republic of Austria.

🎙 youtu.be/26uxDbuUlEY
PEACE MATTERS #37: Austria and Europe: Neutrality in Question. Ralph Janik and Christoph Schwarz
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December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
👉 Peace Matters #37 OUT NOW! Austria and Europe. Neutrality in Question.

🎧 @ralphjanik.com & Christoph Schwarz (AIES) explore Austria’s neutrality—its legal foundations, origins, and evolving role in today’s geopolitical landscape.

🤝 Future Fund of the Republic of Austria.

🎙 youtu.be/26uxDbuUlEY
PEACE MATTERS #37: Austria and Europe: Neutrality in Question. Ralph Janik and Christoph Schwarz
YouTube video by IIP Vienna
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
👉 SNEAK PEEK

💭 In the 37th episode of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, we’re diving into the debate about Austria’s neutrality. Especially in the wake of Russia’s invasion of 🇺🇦 the meaning of neutrality is being increasingly questioned and redefined.

🎙️ Full episode drops soon, stay tuned for more!
December 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM