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👉 The UN and the Decline of Multilateralism

🗣️ Hannes Swoboda, Angela Kane, Mona Ali Khalil, Martin Nesirky

💭 As the United Nations marks 80 years, participants reflected on its evolving role amid growing geopolitical tensions and the upcoming departure of António Guterres.
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
👉 Our Annual Report 2025 is available now!

⚠️ READ HERE: www.iipvienna.com/annual-report
February 9, 2026 at 10:37 AM
👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT!

📅 Thursday, February 12 at the IIP!

🗣️ Mona Ali Khalil, Martin Nesirky, Johannes Swoboda, Angela Kane

⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
👉 DEMOCRATIZING EUROPEAN SECURITY & DEFENSE: Rethinking It Together

💡 How can European security and defense be made more transparent, inclusive, and understandable for citizens?

🗣️ Peter Potman, Hannes Swoboda, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Anna Van Zoest, Gustav Gressel, Goran Buldioski, Monika Sus
January 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
🕊️ 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.
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🎙️ 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
🤝 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
🎤 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.

📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...
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

⚠️ 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!

🤝 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
🎧 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
🎧 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 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
👉 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
👉 Auslaufmodell Neutralität? Geschichte und Gegenwart eines österreichischen Mythos

💡 @ralphjanik.com stellte heute sein neues Buch zur Neutralität vor und diskutierte dazu mit Heinz Gärtner.
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎥 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
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Peacebuilding after Dayton – Lessons for Today

🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia”

🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
👉 „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
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 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
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
👉 UPCOMING EVENTS!

📅 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