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IWM and FALTER Launch New Podcast Series: Future Discontinuous

So many of us seem to be scrambling to understand where the world is heading. Decade-old certainties seem to crumble before our eyes. Perhaps we are reaching the moment that Karl Marx predicted when all that is solid melts into air. But don’t panic…
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Europe Under Trump: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities with Rosa Balfour

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Rosa Balfour, Director of Carnegie Europe, for a deep discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency for Europe. 
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Nicole Koenig on the Evolving Landscape of European Security

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Nicole Koenig, Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference, to discuss the evolving landscape of European security.

Apply Now: Currently Open IWM Fellowship Calls

The IWM currently has numerous calls for applications for its various fellowship programs. Here you will find an overview of all currently open calls. 
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New Issue: London Ukrainian Review

We are pleased to share the autumn issue of the London Ukrainian Review entitled “Justice for Ukraine,” produced in collaboration with the Ukraine in European Dialogue program at the IWM.

Get to Know Our New Fellows Arriving in November

In November, four new fellows will arrive at the Institute. Learn more about their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to iwm-pr@iwm.at.
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Listen Now: Luke Cooper on Wartime Economics and Frontline Realities in Ukraine

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by historical scientist Luke Cooper to discuss Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and the broader geopolitical challenges facing the…
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Next Geopolitical Talk on 5 November: Can We Create a Better World Order?

On the evening of the U.S. elections, IWM Permanent Fellow Ivan Krastev invites Stephen Walt, professor of international affairs at Harvard University and one of today's most distinguished geopolitical thinkers, to examine the future of…
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Twenty-First Century Vertigo: Philipp Blom and Ivan Krastev in Conversation

In a new series of talks at the Museumsquartier, journalist, author, and broadcaster Philipp Blom discusses critical issues of the present with eminent guests from a wide range of backgrounds. On Tuesday, 22 October, Blom examines the demise of the…
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Grigorij Mesežnikov on the Political Trajectory of Slovakia

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Grigorij Mesežnikov, political scientist and president of the Institute for Public Affairs, about the political trajectory of Slovakia. 
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Star Historian and Balkan Expert Maria Todorova Delivers This Year’s IWM Lectures in Human Sciences

The IWM is honored to welcome Maria Todorova as the speaker of this year's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences, The Balkans: Mission Possible, held in cooperation with the University of Vienna. Todorova is professor emerita at the University of Illinois…
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New “Vienna Coffee House Conversations With Ivan Vejvoda” Podcast Season Starts Next Week

The „Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda“ podcast series is back with a new episode set for release on 16 October 2024. During the academic year 2024/25, the podcast will offer informed opinion, lived experience and expert insight on…