Bisherige Veranstaltungen
Vom Wetterfrosch zum Gemischten Satz
Das erste Weinlesefest der Österreichisch-Britischen Gesellschaft Von Wolfgang Geißler Bildnachweis: © Wolfgang Geißler; weitere Aufnahmen wurden dankenswerterweise von Mitgliedern zur Verfügung gestellt. Samstag, 5. September, kurz vor elf Uhr. Wien zeigte sich grau, nass und regnerisch – nicht gerade jene Voraussetzungen, die man sich für das erste Weinlesefest der... Weiterlesen >
Besser als ihr Ruf
Gabriel Felbermayr über Österreichs Wirtschaftspolitik (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geißler und Wolfgang Menth-Chiari) Von Wolfgang Geißler Österreichisch-Britische Gesellschaft · 1. September 2026 Die Einladung hatte es in sich: sinkende Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, schwache Exporte, steigende Arbeitslosigkeit und eine Regierung, der vor den großen Reformen der Mut fehle. Unter der Frage „Geht die... Weiterlesen >
69–13–18: Prinz George wird 13 – und wir feiern zum 14. Mal!
Rückblick auf die Prince George Birthday Party am 22. Juli 2026 im Café Ministerium (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geißler, John Morris und Wolfgang Menth-Chiari) Von Wolfgang Geißler Zum vierzehnten Mal feierten wir den Geburtstag eines Prinzen, der erst dreizehn Jahre alt ist. Nein, wir haben uns nicht verzählt. Wir begannen... Weiterlesen >
Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen
Policy Papers
Trump’s War Has Brought American Strategy to a Dead End
Written by Nate SWANSON. He is director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council .He served as Director for Iran at the National Security Council from 2022-2025and as member of the Trump’s Administration Iran negotiating team.
The Article appeared in FOREIGN AFFAIRS on August 25, 2026
Article abbreviated by Alexander Christiani and is seen in connection with and in continuation of Policy Paper No. 43
For 47 years, the Islamic Republic has bedeviled U.S. presidents. The 1979 Iran hostage… Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy paper No. 43
The War in Iran Could Become Like the War in Ukraine How America Can Avoid a Russian-Style Quagmire Written by James F. JEFFREY, Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, published in FOREIGN AFFAIRS, 27. March 2026 Abridged and adapted by Alexander Christiani ... Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy Paper No. 42
The rise of populism-what can be done? There is an expansive literature on the causes of the rise of populism. Its lesson? Policies designed to appease populism are unlikely to be effective. That battle can only be won through argument. Paper written and edited by the CENTER FOR... Weiterlesen >
ABS Blog
Sebastian Kurz – An Attempt at a Fair Assessment
Why I defended him in 2021 and view him more critically today By Wolfgang Geissler Sebastian Kurz was an exceptionally talented political entrepreneur. He recognised genuine problems, rescued the ÖVP and implemented several worthwhile changes. At the same time, his political system came to rely ever more heavily... Weiterlesen >
Tenth Anniversary of BREXIT: UK Citizens in Austria
by Colin Munro On 15 June at the Diplomatic Academy (DA) Professor Melanie Sully gave a vivid description of the mood, in England, ten years ago. The EU was perceived as an economic issue, not as a peace process. It seemed to me, as a remain voting... Weiterlesen >
How similar the pictures are …
by Alexander Christiani With great fascination I am currently reading a book by the well-known German long-time foreign journalist Erich FOLLATH about "The Last Dictators" with the subtitle "As a reporter with the tyrants of our time" In 50 years of his work, Follath has met numerous dictators... Weiterlesen >