Current Fellows' research
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The Genesis of Ethnic Cleansing: Homogenization as a Method of Nation-buildingCountries established on the ruins of the Soviet empire ended up as nation-states, with “nation” understood chiefly in ethno-cultural terms. However, the tendency toward ethno-cultural homogeneity preceded the emergence of independent statehood.
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Witold Gombrowicz: Dziennik 1953–1969 [Journal 1953–1969] (POL > HRV)This book, written by the literary author Witold Gombowicz, presents a long journey into the abyss and profound depths of the human written word.
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From Crisis to Catastrophe: Czech Philosophy of History between Patočka and PetříčekCzech philosophy of history has seemed to be stagnant ever since Patočka’s Heretical Essays (1975) that consider history to be stuck in times of crisis.
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Minority and Majority as Asymmetrical Concepts: The Perils of Democratic Equality and Fantasies of National PurityTo this day, the conceptual couple of majority and minority is viewed as a harmless way of identifying an arithmetic relationship to make sense of cultural differences.
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Balkan Cruelty: Analysis of Art Representational Forms of Violence Against WomenLana Čmajčanin's project follows the red thread of women’s individual and collective experiences of war violence, tracing the gray zones of national borders that were inscribed by all brutal reversals throughout the history of the Balkans, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Yugoslavia, and Bo
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Calling a Spade a Spade: International Narratives on the Russia-Ukraine “Conflict” and the Crisis of “Realpolitik”Within two months of his research at IWM, Mykola Riabchuk will study topical narratives on the Russo-Ukrainian war arising from various sources (scholarly journals, think tanks and mass media) to find out the hidden ideologies (normative principles and practical interests) that drive each of them
News
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Spring Fellows’ Conference 2024 This Thursday and FridayOn 16 and 17 May, the IWM community will gather for the Spring Fellows’ Conference. The event, followed later this year by the Autumn Fellows’ Conference, has a longstanding tradition at the IWM. Providing early-career…
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New Vienna Coffee House Conversations Podcast Episode with Ruth WodakKicking off the second half of season three where we will look beyond the ranks of Europe's Futures Fellows to bring you conversations from thought leaders and key thinkers across the academic and policy spectrum, this…
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Applications for Documenting Ukraine Grants Open SoonThe Documenting Ukraine program is glad to announce that we will start accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle in June, with an application deadline of 19 August.
Upcoming events
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Conferences and WorkshopsCET
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LectureCET
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Analoge Photokunst von Andrej Kasík mit Motiven aus Prag und Lemberg/LvivVisual and Performing ArtsCET
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LectureCET
Upcoming events
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Conferences and WorkshopsCET
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LectureCET
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Analoge Photokunst von Andrej Kasík mit Motiven aus Prag und Lemberg/LvivVisual and Performing ArtsCET
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LectureCET
News
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Spring Fellows’ Conference 2024 This Thursday and FridayOn 16 and 17 May, the IWM community will gather for the Spring Fellows’ Conference. The event, followed later this year by the Autumn Fellows’ Conference, has a longstanding tradition at the IWM. Providing early-career…
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New Vienna Coffee House Conversations Podcast Episode with Ruth WodakKicking off the second half of season three where we will look beyond the ranks of Europe's Futures Fellows to bring you conversations from thought leaders and key thinkers across the academic and policy spectrum, this…
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Applications for Documenting Ukraine Grants Open SoonThe Documenting Ukraine program is glad to announce that we will start accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle in June, with an application deadline of 19 August.
Current Fellows' research
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The Genesis of Ethnic Cleansing: Homogenization as a Method of Nation-buildingCountries established on the ruins of the Soviet empire ended up as nation-states, with “nation” understood chiefly in ethno-cultural terms. However, the tendency toward ethno-cultural homogeneity preceded the emergence of independent statehood.
-
Witold Gombrowicz: Dziennik 1953–1969 [Journal 1953–1969] (POL > HRV)This book, written by the literary author Witold Gombowicz, presents a long journey into the abyss and profound depths of the human written word.
-
From Crisis to Catastrophe: Czech Philosophy of History between Patočka and PetříčekCzech philosophy of history has seemed to be stagnant ever since Patočka’s Heretical Essays (1975) that consider history to be stuck in times of crisis.
-
Minority and Majority as Asymmetrical Concepts: The Perils of Democratic Equality and Fantasies of National PurityTo this day, the conceptual couple of majority and minority is viewed as a harmless way of identifying an arithmetic relationship to make sense of cultural differences.
-
Balkan Cruelty: Analysis of Art Representational Forms of Violence Against WomenLana Čmajčanin's project follows the red thread of women’s individual and collective experiences of war violence, tracing the gray zones of national borders that were inscribed by all brutal reversals throughout the history of the Balkans, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Yugoslavia, and Bo
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Calling a Spade a Spade: International Narratives on the Russia-Ukraine “Conflict” and the Crisis of “Realpolitik”Within two months of his research at IWM, Mykola Riabchuk will study topical narratives on the Russo-Ukrainian war arising from various sources (scholarly journals, think tanks and mass media) to find out the hidden ideologies (normative principles and practical interests) that drive each of them
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