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Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEthiopia – The Fabric of Ethiopia under Stress. Moges Zewdu TeshomeThis episode takes a deep dive into Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa. We unpack the controversies surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the cycles of civil war in the country, and how these conflicts shape national identity, sovereignty, and political culture. The conversation also explores regional spillovers, humanitarian challenges, and the role of international and regional actors - from the African Union to global powers - in responding to one of the world’s most turbulent regions.Guest:Moges Zewdu Teshome is a doctoral candidate in Interdisciplinary International Studies at Vie...
2025-09-3040 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsIsrael/Iran – Wie der Nahostkonflikt die internationale Politik herausfordert. Heinz Gärtner & Adham HamedIsrael/Iran – Wie der Nahostkonflikt die internationale Politik herausfordertIn dieser Folge des Podcasts Peace Matters werden die aktuellen Entwicklungen angesichts des 12-Tage dauernden Krieges zwischen Israel und dem Iran im Juni 2025 beleuchtet.Wie lassen sich die komplexen Dynamiken im Nahen Osten und deren globale Auswirkungen – von regionalen Machtverschiebungen zwischen Iran, Israel und den USA bis hin zu Fragen des Völkerrechts, der Menschenrechte und des Multilateralismus einordnen? Was sind aktuelle Entwicklungen, historische Zusammenhänge und wie waren die internationalen Reaktionen? Was bedeutet diese Eskalation für Frieden im Nahen Osten auch angesich...
2025-07-1149 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSchutzschirm und Schattenseiten – Europas nukleares Dilemma. Alexander Kmentt & Gustav GresselSchutzschirm und Schattenseiten – Europas nukleares Dilemma beleuchtet die Rückkehr der Atomwaffen in die sicherheitspolitische Debatte Europas. Angesichts der katastrophalen humanitären Folgen eines Atomwaffeneinsatzes, wachsender Proliferationsgefahren, russischer Drohungen und eines möglichen Rückzugs der USA steht Europa vor einer politischen und moralischen Zerreißprobe: Braucht Europa mehr nukleare Eigenverantwortung – oder weniger Atomwaffen weltweit?Mit dem Militärexperten Gustav Gressel und dem Abrüstungsdiplomaten Alexander Kmentt sprechen wir über Abschreckung und Abrüstung, über Sicherheit und Verantwortung. Der Podcast will keine einfachen Antworten liefern, sondern Raum schaffen für eine offene, kritische und ausgewogene Diskussion – strategisch, ethisch und gesellschaftlich...
2025-06-1356 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsForeign Policy and Domestic Power: Understanding Turkey Today. Cengiz Günay & Sabine KroissenbrunnerThis episode explores Turkey’s evolving foreign policy under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—from assertive moves in the Middle East to its complex ties with NATO and the EU. Is Ankara driven by neo-Ottoman ambition or pragmatic regional strategy? We also look at how domestic politics—like the protests over Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest and the recent dissolution of the Kurdisch Workers' Party (PKK) —are shaping its international posture ahead of the 2028 elections.Guests:Cengiz Günay is Director of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs –OIIP– and Lecturer at the Department...
2025-05-1948 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsBRICS Explained: Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Ingrid D'Hooghe and Ksenia RadchenkovaWhat is BRICS, really — a loose coalition of emerging economies, or a growing challenge to Western-led global governance? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the origins, goals, and internal dynamics of BRICS, the group that brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — and now a new wave of members. Why do such diverse countries come together under one banner? What does BRICS actually do, and how effective is it in turning ambition into action? We explore China's and Russia’s strategic interests, the Global South’s discontent with the current international system, and whether BRICS could of...
2025-04-2249 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsWeltmacht China: konfrontativ oder kooperativ?In dieser Episode werfen wir einen Blick auf die geopolitischenEntwicklungen rund um China, sowohl aus westlicher als auch aus chinesischer Perspektive. Wie nimmt China seine Rolle in einer sich verändernden Weltordnung wahr? Wir beleuchten, wie China nicht nur militärische „Hardpower“ einsetzt,sondern auch mit „Softpower“ – durch wirtschaftliche Initiativen wie die „Belt and Road Initiative“ (1B1R) – globalen Einfluss gewinnt. Welche Auswirkungen hat dies auf Afrika und andere Regionen, die die Lücken westlicher Hilfe wie USAID füllen? Und wie sieht China selbst seine geopolitischen Ziele?Ein wichtiger Teil der Diskussion ist auch, wie sich die Beziehungen zwis...
2025-03-2755 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsVoices of Dissent: Unpacking the Protests Shaping Serbia's Future. Ivan Vejvoda & Lura PollozhaniIn this episode, we delve into the powerful movements that are reshaping Serbia's political landscape. "Voices of Dissent" explores the domestic protests that are challenging the status quo, giving a voice to those who are fighting for democratic reforms, environmental justice, and civil rights in the face of a difficult political climate. We also examine the broader regional and European context, looking at how Serbia's protests intersect with global trends in civic engagement and the evolving role of civil society. With expert insights and firsthand accounts, this podcast seeks to understand the complexities of activism, dissent, and the future...
2025-02-2749 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSyrien im Umbruch: Neue Machtverhältnisse und ihre Folgen für den Nahen Osten. Thomas Schmidinger & Salah FarhoIn dieser Podcast Episode wird die aktuelle Situation in Syrien beleuchtet, die mit dem Sturz Bashar al Assads im Dezember 2024 nach über 50 Jahren Diktatur einen tiefgreifenden Wandel erfahren hat. Im Zentrum stehen verschiedene Rebellengruppen, allen voran Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), eine islamistische Gruppe, die unter der Führung von Abu Muhammad al-Julani bzw. Ahmed al Sharaa steht. Diese Gruppen sind oft ideologisch und militärisch heterogen – von islamistischen Fraktionen bis hin zu gemäßigten Kräften, die sich für ein demokratisches Syrien einsetzen. Die Absetzung Assads und die Bildung einer Übergangsregierung werfen wichtige Fragen auf, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Wa...
2025-01-1554 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsPoland Rising: Democracy, Peace, and Leadership in Europe. Wojciech Przybylski & Maciej KisiliowskiPoland has become an increasingly important actor within the European Union. After years of democratic backsliding, it`s democracy is consolidating again under Prime Minister Donald Tusk who took office in 2023. In 2025 Poland will face presidential elections and Poland will also be chairing the Council of the European Union. Poland is a stance supporter of Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia in February 2024. It hosts a large number of Ukrainian refugees and is rapidly building up its defense capabilities in order to deter a hostile Russia. What geopolitical role is Poland pursuing in an increasingly multipolar world? How...
2024-12-1045 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEchoes Across the Atlantic: The Trump Election and Its Impact on Europe. Vivien A. Schmidt & Hannes SwobodaThe clear victory of Donald Trump, which had been predicted to be a tight race, caught many in the EU by surprise. The first to congratulate him was Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while on the same day, the German government collapsed.
Why, despite his harsh and aggressive rhetoric, was Donald Trump still successful? In times of increasing polarization not only in the US but also in European countries, is the EU prepared for another Trump presidency? What does this mean for the state of US democracy, and how will the change of power in the US affect t...
2024-11-1345 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsUnpacking the South Caucasus: Geopolitics, Neighbors and the EU's Role. Maia Panjikidze & Zaur ShiriyevIn this episode, we explore the intricate geopolitical dynamics of the
South Caucasus, focusing on Georgia and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan plays a
crucial role as a key energy supplier and transit route, connecting
Europe and Asia, and its relationship with Georgia is vital for both
economic cooperation and security. The discussion highlights how
Georgia’s pursuit of Western integration is perceived as a choice
between Western alignment and Russian influence – an issue central to
the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country.
We also delve into the EU's role in the region, emphasizing the need for
a cohesive strategy that prioritizes peac...
2024-10-2154 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsThe Climate Crisis: Does It Unite or Divide Humanity? Sophia Stanger & Sabrina KaschowitzHow do the concepts we use to discuss the climate crisis shape our thinking? In this episode, we explore different approaches to framing climate change in policy debates, such as viewing it as a national security issue or a tool for achieving peace. We also examine the EU's record in reducing its CO2 emissions and the upcoming UN climate conference, COP 29. Additionally, we discuss the inequalities in the environmental footprint of different nations: often, those who have contributed most to global warming are suffering the least from its consequences.
Without overlooking the environmental impact of war and conflict, we...
2024-09-3042 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsPeaceTech: Buzzword or Breakthrough? Nathan Coyle & Bernardo VenturiWhat is PeaceTech? How can we use AI, virtual reality, open data, and other digital technologies in peacebuilding and mediation work? What can PeaceTech learn from CivicTech? Where is the EU’s place in the geopolitical competition in technological innovation and how can it capitalize on its strengths? We discuss these and other questions with Bernardo Venturi and Nathan Coyle.
This episode is produced in partnership with the Agency for Peacebuilding (Bologna) and the Austrian Center for Peace with the kind support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.
Guests:
Nathan Coyle is the Senior Project Manager fo...
2024-07-2529 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsIsrael and Palestine: Imagining peace? Omer Bartov & Hannes SwobodaThe horrific terror attack of Hamas on October 7th and the subsequent war of Israel against Gaza put the decades old conflict between Israel and Palestine back on the international stage. There is no doubt that the horrendous attack of Hamas against civilians (including the abduction of more than 250 Israelis) is a war crime and a crime against humanity. However, many – including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) - now claim that the way how Israel is waging the war against Gaza might amount to genocide – a term which has been highly politicized. Additionally to the ICJ the prosecutor of t...
2024-06-2742 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEU Elections: The EU’s Role in the World after 2024. Misha Glenny & Christos KatsioulisIn this episode, we discuss the EU’s global foreign policy. How has the EU been faring in its attempt to remain (or become?) a global power amid the declining liberal world order? Can the EU diminish its dependency on China’s market and rare materials? How should it position itself towards the United States after the presidential elections in November? Is it capable of avoiding being dragged into the US-China rivalry? How can it become a credible partner in the eyes of the so-called Global South? Does the Franco-German leadership of the European Union still hold? Misha Glenny and...
2024-05-3150 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEU Elections: Enlargement for Peace? Kristof Bender & Milena MihajlovicThe unprovoked and illegal war of aggression of Russia against Ukraine ended the assumption that a conventional war within Europe is a relict of the past. With the European Security Architecture in crisis, if even still existing, the EU member states understood the importance of their neighboring countries in South Eastern Europe and in Eastern Europe for their own security. With the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the nearly two decades long period of enlargement-fatigue came to an end. However, six states in the so-called Western Balkans have been in the process for many...
2024-05-1643 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEU Elections: The Orbánization of Europe? Péter Krekó & Paul SchmidtIn the upcoming European Union parliamentary elections, a shift towards the conservative and right-wing forces is expected. Why are right-wing populist parties so successful these days and what implications does this have for the foreign policy and enlargement-agenda of the European Union? What is Hungary`s role within the European Union and what relevance does Victor Orbán`s anti-western, anti-woke and anti-liberal democracy narratives have for the work of the EU? In times of increasing multipolarity and the understanding that geopolitics are back on the agenda, how can the EU step up its efforts in dealing with multiple c...
2024-05-0943 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsEU Wahl und die Zukunft Europas: Evelyn Regner & Lena SchillingDie EU-Wahlen klopfen an der Tür. Und stehen in dieser Episode von Peace Matters im Mittelpunkt. In einer Zeit, in der Europa mit einem direkten Krieg in seiner Nachbarschaft und zahlreichen anderen Krisen konfrontiert ist, wird die Bedeutung einer feministischen Außenpolitik diskutiert. Lena Schilling, bekannt als Klimaaktivistin und die jüngste Spitzenkandidatin für die Grünen, reflektiert über die Vereinbarkeit von Aktivismus und politischem Engagement und teilt ihre Vision für die Zukunft Europas. Evelyn Regner, Abgeordnete im Europäischen Parlament für die SPÖ, diskutiert konkrete Maßnahmen, um das Wissen über die EU bei jungen Mensc...
2024-05-0239 min
Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsRussia`s War against Ukraine: Where are We Now? Mangott & GrievesonThe Russian war of aggression against Ukraine entered its 3rd year and an end still seems to be far away. While the destruction of infrastructure is ongoing, millions of people were forced to flee, the population is traumatized and, on the battlefield, there seems to be a stalemate. Yet, the EU - countries are still voicing their support for Ukraine. However, in the US the narrative is slowly shifting towards the necessity of entering negotiations in light of US elections later this year. On the other hand, the sanctions regime is still upheld and, at least in the short-term...
2024-03-2843 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsHumanitäre Hilfe und Außenpolitik in Zeiten von Krieg. Bayr & WankDer zweite Jahrestag der sogenannten „Zeitenwende“, die Rückkehr eines konventionellen Krieges auf europäischen Boden und die damit verbundenen humanitären Folgen, Millionen Flüchtlinge, eine traumatisierte Bevölkerung stellen die Außenpolitik europäischer Staaten und die humanitäre Hilfe im Allgemeinen vor große Herausforderungen. Dazu kommen Kriege im Jemen, im Sudan, in Äthiopien, in Syrien, der Krieg gegen die Hamas in Gaza aber auch die Folgen der Klimakrise, Migration sowie Cyberkriminalität und Gesundheit. Während sich die humanitäre Hilfe schon seit längerem mit der Wechselwirkung von Entwicklung, humanitärer Hilfe und Frieden beschäftigt, hat si...
2024-02-2846 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsAdjusting to a Changing Global Order: The United Nations and International Law. Kane & JanikThe episode was recorded on 29 January 2024.
In this episode, we discuss the changing international order and areas where these changes appear the most consequential. We talk about the potential role of the UN in a multipolar international system and why it remains an important global actor despite the ongoing stalemate in the Security Council. We also look at international human rights and humanitarian law from a legal perspective, delving into the political interpretations that human rights are subject to in different national contexts. The discussion highlights China in particular, as both its global ambitions and its reluctance to act...
2024-01-3045 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSouth Caucasus_3. Georgia at a Crossroads: Looking East or West? Meister & AkhvledianiThe episode was recorded on 28 November 2023 in cooperation with Ponto.
Georgia has long been one of the most eager EU-aspirant countries in the European Neighborhood. It has, however, faced a significant setback as a result of an authoritarian turn under its current government – led by the Georgian Dream party. Putting forward twelve conditions related to democracy and the rule of law for the country, the EU only granted Georgia a membership “perspective” in 2022, even while Moldova and Ukraine received official candidate status. The European Commission (and subsequently the European Council) did eventually grant Georgia candidate status in 2023. Howeve...
2024-01-2436 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSouth Caucasus_2. Turkey and Russia as Regional Powers. Aydin & KrivosheevThe episode was recorded on 28 November 2023 in cooperation with Ponto.
A new power balance is emerging in the South Caucasus – especially visible after the Second Karabakh War – whereby Turkey and Russia are simultaneously competing and cooperating in the region. Turkey is Azerbaijan’s staunchest ally and has assisted it militarily in its war effort. Russia, on the other hand, spearheads the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), in which Armenia is a member. However, Moscow has been ambiguous about its support for Yerevan in the conflict with Baku, refusing to back Yerevan militarily in the Second Karabakh War in 202...
2024-01-2439 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSouth Caucasus_1. Is Peace Possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan? De Waal & Hess SargsyanThe episode was recorded on 28 November 2023 in cooperation with Ponto
Azerbaijan took full control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region this
September, choosing to restore its territorial integrity by force and
thus ignoring the previous years of negotiations with Armenia. As a
result, hardly any ethnic Armenians remain in the region, with the vast majority having fled to Armenia for fear of ethnic cleansing after months of total blockade by Azerbaijan. Armenia fears military incursion by Azerbaijan within its territory – particularly in its Syunik
Province – despite Baku’s claims that it has no interest in doing so.
What are the ch...
2024-01-2439 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsNeutralität in einer neuen geopolitischen Realität. Gärtner & LottazAufgezeichnet am 9. November 2023
Der 12. Dezember ist der internationale Tag der Neutralität. Die
Direktorin des IIP, Stephanie Fenkart, hat am 9. November 2023 mit Prof. Heinz Gärnter und mit Ass. Prof. Pascal Lottaz über die Österreichische und Schweizer Neutralität gesprochen. Was bedeutete Neutralität damals und heute. Ist sie angesichts der neuen geopolitischen Entwicklungen noch von Bedeutung? Wie hat sie sich entwickelt und welche Relevanz kommt ihr in einer zunehmend multipolaren Welt zu? Welche Unterschiede weisen das schweizerische und österreichische Modell auf und wie wird Neutralität innerhalb der EU gelebt? Welche Rolle können neutrale
Staaten in Konfli...
2024-01-2447 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsQuo Vadis, Belarus? Shraibman & KazharskiThe episode was recorded on 20 October 2023 in cooperation with Ponto.
The state-sanctioned falsification of the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus triggered mass protests across the country, resulting in an
unprecedented crackdown by the police and the security apparatus on members of the opposition, protestors, civil society, and independent media. Since then, Belarus has remained largely isolated from the outside world, which was further exacerbated by the current regime’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In this episode, we discuss the nature of authoritarianism – or indeed, totalitarianism – in Belarus, the fate of Belarusians who joined the protests in 2020...
2024-01-2438 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsSpace Race: Sicherheitspolitische Implikationen des Weltraums. Mischkulnig & SchwarzAufgezeichnet am 27. September 2023 in Kooperation mit Ponto
In dieser Episode sprechen wir über „Space Race“, also die Domäne des Weltraums für die irdische Kriegsführung und militärische
Machtprojektion sowie die sicherheitspolitischen Implikationen und
Antworten auf die neuen Risiken in Österreich und der EU.
Gäste:
Margit Mischkulnig ist seit 2017 Abteilungsleiterin für Weltraumangelegenheiten im Bundessministerium für Klimaschutz, Energie, Umwelt, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie (BMKEUMIT). Sie koordiniert sämtliche Aktivitäten Österreichs in Verbindung mit dem Weltraum. So ist sie im Austausch mit österreichischen High-Tech-Unternehmen im Weltraumbereich und Sicherheitsbehörden.
Christoph Schwarz ist seit Jänner 2020 am...
2024-01-2438 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsRadicalization/Nationalism/Genocide - A Threat to Europe? Ebner & KarcicRecorded on 3 October 2023 in cooperation with Ponto. In recent years, we are more and more witnessing the mainstreaming of
radical ideas and nationalism in western liberal democracies. The
Covid-Pandemic, climate change and the fight for equal rights – be it for LGBTIQ, Women or other marginalized groups – are only some examples which lead to high polarization, often (mis)used by different political groups. However, extreme ideas have increasingly moved from marginalization to the mainstream of modern societies. What structures and mechanisms lie behind this phenomenon? At the same time, the Western Balkans are still suffering from their
difficult past of ethn...
2024-01-2441 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsNuclear Weapons in Belarus and Mutiny in Russia - Insecurity for Europe? Preiherman & DienesRecorded on June 26, 2023 in cooperation with Ponto.
Although the attempted mutiny in Russia on June 24th was short-lived, it may have lasting consequences for Russia’s political regime, its war in Ukraine, and Europe’s overall security situation. The rebellion also put Belarus back in the spotlight, as Aliaksandar Lukashenka helped negotiate the deal heading off the crisis between Vladimir Putin and his challenger – Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russia’s private military company Wagner Group. At the same time, Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons are soon to be deployed to Belarus, which inevitably raises questions about their potential...
2024-01-2440 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsFrau Macht Frieden. Brunner & GrünAufgezeichnet am 26. Mai 2023 in Kooperation mit Ponto
Dieses Mal beschäftigen wir uns mit feministischer Friedensforschung, der Rolle von Frauen in der Konflikttransformation und im Konfliktmanagement, der Diskussion rund um eine feministische Außenpolitik sowie der praktischen Relevanz kritischer Friedensforschung. Angesichts zunehmender Militarisierung in Europa und in der ganzen Welt gilt es auch die Friedensförderung nicht außer Acht zu lassen. Welche Rolle/n kommen Frauen in diesen Themenbereichen zu? Was kann feministische Außenpolitik beitragen, was kann sie nicht? Wie
gehen wir mit bestehenden Herrschaftsverhältnissen um und nicht zuletzt stellen wir die Frage: Machen Frauen...
2024-01-2436 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsElections in Turkey - A New Approach to Domestic and Foreign Policy? Hartmann & AkyavasRecorded on 15 May 2023 in cooperation with Ponto
In this episode, we delve into the initial outcomes of Turkey's
presidential and parliamentary elections and examine their significance for both Turkey's internal affairs and its relations with other countries. We closely analyze the election campaigns, the state of media freedom, the intricate obstacles faced by the incoming government, such as the aftermath of the devastating February earthquake. Additionally, we briefly explore Turkey's future involvement in the ongoing armed conflicts in neighboring Syria and Ukraine.
Guests:
Renan Akyavas, former Programme Coordinator at the International Press Institute based in Vienna. She previously worked as...
2024-01-2432 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsKosovo und Serbien - Ist ein stabiler Frieden möglich? Lunacek & DzihicAufgezeichnet am 11 April 2023 in Kooperation mit Ponto
Kosovo und Serbien haben seit langem ein schwieriges Verhältnis
zueinander. Im Dezember 2022 kam es zu Straßensperren und Blockaden im Norden des Kosovos durch Teile der serbischen Minderheit. Unter Vermittlung der EU kam es nun im März in Nordmazedonien zu einem Abkommen. Serbien anerkennt die Dokumente der Republik Kosovo (Personalausweise, Autokennzeichen, Zertifikate usw.), und Belgrad stellt sich auch dem Beitritt Kosovos zu internationalen Organisationen nicht mehr in den Weg. Umgekehrt gewährt Pristina der serbischen Minderheit in Kosovo das Recht zur lokalen Selbstverwaltung. Dazu schließen sich die Gemeinden mit serbi...
2024-01-2441 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsNuklearwaffen im Fokus: Zwischen Atomwaffensperr- sowie Atomwaffenverbotsvertrag und neuer Aufrüstung. Jovin & HajnocziAufgezeichnet am 3 März 2023 in Kooperation mit Ponto
In dieser Episode sprechen wir darüber, welche Bedeutung und Wirkung der Atomwaffensperrvertrag sowie der Atomwaffenverbotsvertrag heute haben, sowie inwiefern der Ukraine-Krieg in diesem Zusammenhang neue Fragen aufwirft und die internationale Gemeinschaft vor neue Herausforderungen stellt.
Gäste:
Rebecca Jovin ist seit 2019 im Büro der Vereinten Nationen für
Abrüstungsfragen (UNODA) tätig, zunächst als Sonderberaterin der Hohen Repräsentantin für Abrüstungsfragen in New York und seit Februar 2022 als Leiterin des UNODA-Büros Wien. Rebecca ist seit 2008 UN-Mitarbeiterin, wo sie in verschiedene Rollen in UN-Friedensmissionen im Feld sowie i...
2024-01-2455 minPeace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International RelationsOne year of war in Ukraine: Does peace still matter? Reisner & SwobodaRecorded on 13 February 2023 in cooperation with Ponto
In this episode we speak about the military developments in Ukraine over the past twelve moths, the upcoming Russian military offensive, the West's help to Ukraine, and why search for a diplomatic solution needs to start now.
Guests:
Colonel Markus Reisner of the Austrian Armed Forces is a military expert and a historian. He was repeatedly deployed in conflict zones and spent significant time in the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, Chad, Central Africa, and Mali. Markus is one of the most well-known military analysts in Austria commenting on the Russian war in Ukraine...
2024-01-2445 min