Bisherige Veranstaltungen
Putins Russland – eine Bilanz der Enttäuschungen
Rückblick auf den Vortrag von Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mueller, gehalten am 14. Mai 2025 in der Diplomatischen Akademie Wien. (Fotos © Wolfgang Geißler) Von Wolfgang Geißler Als Wladimir Putin im Jahr 2000 das Präsidentenamt übernahm, glaubte Europa an einen Neuanfang. Wer sich heute an die Rede erinnert, die er... Weiterlesen >
Ich habe dafür leider auch keine Lösung, …
...mit diesem unerfreulichen Statement eröffnete Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gudrun Krämer - Historikerin und eine der bekanntesten deutschen Islamwissenschaftlern - ihren Vortrag im "Human Rights Space" (vormals Musiksalon) der Diplomatische Akademie am 5.5.2025 für die ABS. Unter dem Titel "From the river to the sea: Was will die HAMAS?" gab Prof.... Weiterlesen >
Zwischen Bühne, Oper und Regiepult
Bericht zur Veranstaltung der Österreichisch-Britischen Gesellschaft „Kammerschauspieler Cornelius Obonya – Der Mann mit allen Eigenschaften“ am Dienstag, 22. April 2025 im Café Ministerium (Fotos © Wolfgang Geißler und Wolfgang Menth-Chiari) Von Wolfgang Geißler Einleitung – Prof. Dr. Kurt Tiroch Mit launigen Worten und einem kleinen Disziplinaufruf (ohne Rohrstaberl) eröffnete... Weiterlesen >
Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen
Mai 2025
22/05/2025
30/05/2025 - 02/06/2025
Juni 2025
14/06/2025
Okt. 2025
05/10/2025 - 13/10/2025
Policy Papers
ABS Policy Paper No. 40
Geopolitical Shifts in the 21st Century
Written by Werner Fasslabend, former Minister of Defense, President of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES).
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- Paper adapted by Alexander Christiani
The 21st century has witnessed a significant epochal shift in the geopolitical and economic prominence of global regions.
The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as the new global center of gravity. This realignment carries significant implications for Europe. Consequently, Europe faces novel strategic challenges in adapting to a geopolitical environment increasingly shaped by actors and… Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy Paper No. 39
Geopolitical turbulence has put UK-EU differences in perspective! Britain and the EU need much closer ties. This ABS Policy Paper is written by Sir Julian King, former EU Commissioner for security (from 2016 – 2019). There is a lot going on in the world. How much... Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy Paper No. 38
Five Years of Brexit: Lessons, Challenges, and the Way Forward By Wolfgang Geissler and Colin Munro Introduction Brexit has been the most consequential political event in modern British history. Five years after the United Kingdom formally left the European Union, its impacts are becoming increasingly clear.... Weiterlesen >
ABS Blog
Pub Populist as Prime Minister?
by Prof Melanie Sully He fought for decades for Britain to leave the EU. He scored huge electoral successes with different parties and was instrumental in bringing about the downfall of three prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May and Rishi Sunak. He is reckoned to be one of... Weiterlesen >
The Rise of Right-Wing Populism
A Dangerous Shift in Global Politics BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER The world is witnessing a dramatic transformation in its political landscape. From the United States to Europe, right-wing populist movements have surged in popularity, challenging the traditional political order and raising serious concerns about the future of democracy. In... Weiterlesen >
Labour In Downing Street
A Review Of Domestic And Foreign Policy By Prof Melanie Sully This ABS Blog article is based on a lecture by Prof Dr Melanie Sully for the Austrian Society for Foreign Policy and the United Nations (ÖGVAN), Vienna Hofburg, November 2024 It is not necessary to recall the... Weiterlesen >