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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.
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…
The Current State and Future of Democracy with Philippe C. Schmitter
In this episode, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by Philippe C. Schmitter to discuss the current state and future of democracy, particularly in the context of rising populism and authoritarianism.
Kim Lane Scheppele Talks About Orbán, Populism, and the Legal Path to Autocracy in New Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Kim Lane Scheppele, the Lawrence S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University.
Erik Jones on Populism and Political Disorder
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations podcast, host Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Erik Jones, director of the Schuman Center for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence.
Decoding the EU Elections: Insights from Experts across Europe
From 6 to 9 June, citizens in 27 European member states headed to the polls to cast their vote in this year's EU election—one of many in what has been termed a “super election year.” The results not only bear significant implications for the future…
Europe's Futures Annual Symposium in Cres
Every year, the Europe's Futures project, a partnership initiative of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation, organizes the Europe's Futures Annual Symposium, where the current cohort of Europe's Futures Fellows present the conclusions of their…
Europe's Futures Fellows Study Trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland
From 15 to 19 April 2024, the current cohort of Europe’s Futures Fellows of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation went on a study trip to Dublin and Belfast.
New Vienna Coffee House Conversations Podcast Episode with Ruth Wodak
Kicking 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 new episode of the Vienna…
New Podcast Season of "Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda"
While Europe faces dramatic changes in security dynamics, triggered by the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia and China as well as other states continue to question the international rules-based order. Amidst these challenges, Europe…
Reinventing Democracy with Ieva Česnulaitytė
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation Ieva Česnulaitytė for a discussion of current issues facing the world's democracies.
The State of Democracy in the EU with Alberto Alemanno
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda engages with Alberto Alemanno, a leading voice on Europe's democratization.