IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace
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The IIP functions as a platform to promote peace and non-violent conflict resolution across the world to a wide range of stakeholders.
🕊️ We were very happy to welcome Casa Cultural Colombiana en Austria – CCC at the IIP. As a gesture of thanks for a joint event we held last May, they came by to gift a beautiful painting, which we are proud to display at our office.
🤝 We value this exchange and look forward to more collaborations.
🤝 We value this exchange and look forward to more collaborations.
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🕊️ We were very happy to welcome Casa Cultural Colombiana en Austria – CCC at the IIP. As a gesture of thanks for a joint event we held last May, they came by to gift a beautiful painting, which we are proud to display at our office.
🤝 We value this exchange and look forward to more collaborations.
🤝 We value this exchange and look forward to more collaborations.
🎙️ 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
🎙️ 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.
🤝 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
🤝 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!
🎤 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!
🎥 The whole video will be on our Youtube channel soon!
January 21, 2026 at 2:45 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!
🎥 The whole video will be on our Youtube channel soon!
️🗣️ 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.
📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...
🤝 We examined project developments, shared insights from fieldwork across the Black Sea region, and mapped out upcoming milestones and joint activities.
📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...
January 20, 2026 at 11:20 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.
📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...
🤝 We examined project developments, shared insights from fieldwork across the Black Sea region, and mapped out upcoming milestones and joint activities.
📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...
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!
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
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!
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!
👉 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
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 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
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
January 19, 2026 at 3:34 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
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 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
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
👉 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...
📅 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
👉 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...
📅 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...
🎧 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
🎧 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...
🎙 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, 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
🎧 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
🎧 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 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...
🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...
🎁 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.
🎄 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
🎁 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.
🎄 We wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and peace, and a fantastic start to the year ahead.
👉 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!
💭 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
👉 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!
💭 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!
👉 Auslaufmodell Neutralität? Geschichte und Gegenwart eines österreichischen Mythos
💡 @ralphjanik.com stellte heute sein neues Buch zur Neutralität vor und diskutierte dazu mit Heinz Gärtner.
💡 @ralphjanik.com stellte heute sein neues Buch zur Neutralität vor und diskutierte dazu mit Heinz Gärtner.
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
👉 Auslaufmodell Neutralität? Geschichte und Gegenwart eines österreichischen Mythos
💡 @ralphjanik.com stellte heute sein neues Buch zur Neutralität vor und diskutierte dazu mit Heinz Gärtner.
💡 @ralphjanik.com stellte heute sein neues Buch zur Neutralität vor und diskutierte dazu mit Heinz Gärtner.
🎥 Jetzt Online: „Standing Together - Friedensarbeit in Zeiten von Genozid und Krieg“
💬 Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi von Standing Together Vienna haben über ihre Friedensarbeit gesprochen, die jüdische und arabische Menschen in Wien zusammenbringt.
🤝 ACP Schlaining
🔗 youtu.be/oMKUDtFpZeU
💬 Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi von Standing Together Vienna haben über ihre Friedensarbeit gesprochen, die jüdische und arabische Menschen in Wien zusammenbringt.
🤝 ACP Schlaining
🔗 youtu.be/oMKUDtFpZeU
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎥 Jetzt Online: „Standing Together - Friedensarbeit in Zeiten von Genozid und Krieg“
💬 Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi von Standing Together Vienna haben über ihre Friedensarbeit gesprochen, die jüdische und arabische Menschen in Wien zusammenbringt.
🤝 ACP Schlaining
🔗 youtu.be/oMKUDtFpZeU
💬 Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi von Standing Together Vienna haben über ihre Friedensarbeit gesprochen, die jüdische und arabische Menschen in Wien zusammenbringt.
🤝 ACP Schlaining
🔗 youtu.be/oMKUDtFpZeU
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Peacebuilding after Dayton – Lessons for Today
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Peacebuilding after Dayton – Lessons for Today
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia”
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia”
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
👉 „Standing Together: Friedensarbeit in Zeiten von Genozid und Krieg“ mit Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi
💬 Friedensarbeit ist unmöglich, solange Vertreibung, Enteignung und militärische Gewalt eskalieren. Betroffene müssen auch selbst zu Wort kommen!
🤝 ACP Schlaining & Standing Together Vienna
💬 Friedensarbeit ist unmöglich, solange Vertreibung, Enteignung und militärische Gewalt eskalieren. Betroffene müssen auch selbst zu Wort kommen!
🤝 ACP Schlaining & Standing Together Vienna
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
👉 „Standing Together: Friedensarbeit in Zeiten von Genozid und Krieg“ mit Isabel Frey und Atheer Elobadi
💬 Friedensarbeit ist unmöglich, solange Vertreibung, Enteignung und militärische Gewalt eskalieren. Betroffene müssen auch selbst zu Wort kommen!
🤝 ACP Schlaining & Standing Together Vienna
💬 Friedensarbeit ist unmöglich, solange Vertreibung, Enteignung und militärische Gewalt eskalieren. Betroffene müssen auch selbst zu Wort kommen!
🤝 ACP Schlaining & Standing Together Vienna
👉 SNEAK PEEK
💭 36th episode of #PeaceMatters Podcast, we look look at 🇧🇦 thirty years after Dayton.
🎙️ Full episode drops soon, stay tuned for more!
💡 We will also have a public event on this topic next Wednesday, registrations are still open!
🤝 Political Capital Hungary
💭 36th episode of #PeaceMatters Podcast, we look look at 🇧🇦 thirty years after Dayton.
🎙️ Full episode drops soon, stay tuned for more!
💡 We will also have a public event on this topic next Wednesday, registrations are still open!
🤝 Political Capital Hungary
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
👉 SNEAK PEEK
💭 36th episode of #PeaceMatters Podcast, we look look at 🇧🇦 thirty years after Dayton.
🎙️ Full episode drops soon, stay tuned for more!
💡 We will also have a public event on this topic next Wednesday, registrations are still open!
🤝 Political Capital Hungary
💭 36th episode of #PeaceMatters Podcast, we look look at 🇧🇦 thirty years after Dayton.
🎙️ Full episode drops soon, stay tuned for more!
💡 We will also have a public event on this topic next Wednesday, registrations are still open!
🤝 Political Capital Hungary
👉 UPCOMING EVENTS!
📅 Monday, December 1, Wednesday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm!
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 Monday, December 1, Wednesday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm!
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
👉 UPCOMING EVENTS!
📅 Monday, December 1, Wednesday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm!
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 Monday, December 1, Wednesday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm!
⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
👉 ÖFFENTLICHE VERANSTALTUNG!!
📅 Dienstag, 09. Dezember, 2025, um 18:00 Uhr, live im IIP
🗣 Mit Ralph Janik und in der Diskussion mit Heinz Gärtner, moderiert von Angela Kane.
⚠️ JETZT ANMELDEN: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 Dienstag, 09. Dezember, 2025, um 18:00 Uhr, live im IIP
🗣 Mit Ralph Janik und in der Diskussion mit Heinz Gärtner, moderiert von Angela Kane.
⚠️ JETZT ANMELDEN: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
👉 ÖFFENTLICHE VERANSTALTUNG!!
📅 Dienstag, 09. Dezember, 2025, um 18:00 Uhr, live im IIP
🗣 Mit Ralph Janik und in der Diskussion mit Heinz Gärtner, moderiert von Angela Kane.
⚠️ JETZT ANMELDEN: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
📅 Dienstag, 09. Dezember, 2025, um 18:00 Uhr, live im IIP
🗣 Mit Ralph Janik und in der Diskussion mit Heinz Gärtner, moderiert von Angela Kane.
⚠️ JETZT ANMELDEN: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
🕊️ Thank you to the Belgrade Security Conference and the BSC Young Leaders Program for organizing a space for these important conversations.
📸 Ivan Božinoski, Dar Studio Photography
📸 Ivan Božinoski, Dar Studio Photography
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🕊️ Thank you to the Belgrade Security Conference and the BSC Young Leaders Program for organizing a space for these important conversations.
📸 Ivan Božinoski, Dar Studio Photography
📸 Ivan Božinoski, Dar Studio Photography
Following that, “Youth and Security: Between Perception and Reality” looked at how young people in the region view security, how their perceptions differ from the wider public, and what this means for trust, stability, and cooperation.
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Following that, “Youth and Security: Between Perception and Reality” looked at how young people in the region view security, how their perceptions differ from the wider public, and what this means for trust, stability, and cooperation.
🎤 IIP Project Assistant Gjergj Loka moderated for two of the conference panels. The first, “On the Frontlines of Freedom:Youth Shaping the Western Balkans’ Future,” spotlighted youth and opened honest dialogue on security, agency, and their role in a peaceful, democratic future.
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🎤 IIP Project Assistant Gjergj Loka moderated for two of the conference panels. The first, “On the Frontlines of Freedom:Youth Shaping the Western Balkans’ Future,” spotlighted youth and opened honest dialogue on security, agency, and their role in a peaceful, democratic future.