Bisherige Veranstaltungen
ORF für Alle – Auntie Beep und das Orferl
Ein Rückblick auf „Thesen für den österreichischen Medienstandort“ Vortrag von ORF Generaldirektor Mag. Roland Weißmann am 11. April 2024 im ORF Zentrum Küniglberg. Fotos: Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Buchta und Wolfgang Menth-Chiari. Von Wolfgang Geißler Gestern war ich das erste Mal zu Besuch beim ORF am Küniglberg. Und ja, „Berg“... Weiterlesen >
Sláinte Mhath!
Setzen wir als bekannt voraus, dass a) Whisky das Nationalgetränk Schottlands ist sowie b) Schottland ein Teil Großbritanniens ist (und zumindest derzeit auch ein Teil des Vereinigten Königreichs) und damit c) in die Kompetenz der ehrenwerten Austro-British Society fällt und weiters d) die ehrenwerten Mitglieder der ehrenwerten Austro-British Society... Weiterlesen >
Kommen Sie wieder!
Rückblick auf das Gespräch „Die internationale Diplomatie in der Krise?“ mit Botschafterin Dr. Eva Nowotny und Vizepräsident Botschafter Dr. Alexander Christiani am 5.März 2024 im Cafe Ministerium. Fotos: Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Menth-Chiari und Wolfgang Buchta. Von Wolfgang Geißler Es gehört zu den bisweilen merkwürdigen Zufällen, dass sowohl Dr. Eva... Weiterlesen >
Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen
Apr 2024
16/04/2024
Mai 2024
06/05/2024
Policy Papers
ABS POLICY PAPER No. 35
The Israel-Palestinian conflict – a case for a Confederation
This ABS Policy Paper is written by Andreas Herdina, former Austrian diplomat, some elements and conclusion added by Alexander Christiani.
Background and rationale
In 1988, the Austrian Foreign Ministry conducted a brainstorming inviting all its diplomatic staff to provide ideas for a Middle East peace formula. The Two-State-SoIution inherently infers antagonism between both sides. By contrast, a Confederation would find its centre of gravity in cooperation. The geographic space is too small to separate the land into a two-state-construct, besides Israeli Prime Minister Netanjahu has never favored at two-state-solution, despite some… Weiterlesen >
ABS POLICY PAPER No. 34
The Future of UK-EU Relationship Report by the Lords European Affairs Committee und submitted by Anthony Cary (Ambassador ret.) of the “European & International Analysts Group” in London. Recommendations by the Committee: POLITICAL, DIPLOMATIC, INSTITUTIONAL The rapid conclusion of cooperation agreements with the EU that had... Weiterlesen >
ABS POLICY PAPER No. 33
Superpower of Unpeace? The USA want to prevent a counter-power from emerging on the Eurasian double continent. Europe must emancipate itself from America to ensure peace and prosperity. Written by Stefan Baron (German journalist and author - Head of communications at Deutsche Bank until May 2012.... Weiterlesen >
ABS Blog
Antisemitism, Anti-Judaism, and Anti-Israel Sentiments
Understanding the Complexities by Wolfgang Geissler Introduction Antisemitism is a global issue that has been prevalent for centuries. It is a form of discrimination against Jewish people and is often characterized by hatred, prejudice, and violence.As an introduction, we will explore the differences between antisemitism in Austria and Great... Weiterlesen >
Singers in Waiting
What Singers Actually Do While Awaiting Their Performance by Jochen Ressel Around this time last year, I penned an ABS Blog article titled "Culture – What is it good for?" exploring the significance or insignificance of cultural events, such as those held in Vienna at the turn of the year.... Weiterlesen >
World-Wide Trouble Spots 2024
An Overview by Alexander Christiani Never since the Second World War the world at present is shocked and troubled by so many wars, conflicts and crises. An overview therefore seems appropriate to map out what we are due to expect in 2024 and how we could or should... Weiterlesen >