A Reminder for our Time! BY JOCHEN RESSEL Today, on the anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944, we remember the brave men and women who were prepared to risk their lives to overthrow the Nazi regime. This historic day marks ... Weiterlesen >
ORF for Everyone BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER Auntie Beep It's natural for the Austro – British Society to draw parallels between the BBC and the ORF. The BBC, affectionately known by the Brits as "Auntie Beeb," and the ORF, humorously referred to as the "Orferl," are both significant public broadcasters. The BBC is more ... Weiterlesen >
AN ANALYSIS BY MELANIE SULLY Results of the 2024 UK General Election can be found on https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nglegege1o The difference between the Conservatives and Labour in percentage terms has hardly changed in months and the campaign did little to alter this. Generally the discussion we had in the Diplomatic Academy in April proved ... Weiterlesen >
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 Britain. According to the Federal ... Weiterlesen >
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. Following a series of recent ... Weiterlesen >
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 react with our planning. Many ... Weiterlesen >
by Alexander Christiani The famous, but regrettably not uncontroversial, German Economist, Hans- Werner SINN gave a fascinating talk on 14 December at the Österreichische Nationalbank (ONB) on invitation by its Governor. To cut it short: In Germany, still the economically most important country in Europe, Sinn labels the (famous) energy efficiency law ( ... Weiterlesen >
Opportunities and Threats By OpenAI - article reviewed by Jochen Ressel In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force that has permeated every aspect of our lives. The Austro-British Society has always been at the forefront of cultural exchange and knowledge dissemination, and it's only ... Weiterlesen >
Conflicts and threats to democracy galore. by Alexander Christiani Life comes at you fast. Whether it’ s the upsurge in armed conflict, the redrawing of the global energy-resources map or rapid progress in artificial intelligence – the world is changing at mind-boggling speed. From the situation in the Middle East to adoption of ... Weiterlesen >
Personal Encounters with a Talented Woman BY ALEXANDER CHRISTIANI When I returned to the "headquarters" of the Foreign Office in 1990 after four fascinating years in South Africa and became Head of the Department for the Middle East and Africa, a young member of staff introduced herself to the department – it was ... Weiterlesen >
