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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 01/10/2026

🎭 DISKURA FRIESACH | 23.-24. Oktober 🗣️ Fr, 17:00: „Neutralität – brauchen wir ein Update?“ mit @heinzgaertner.bsky.social & @raimundloew.bsky.social 🎨 Fr, 18:30: „Schatten – Licht“ mit Mitra Shahmoradi 🎶 Sa, 11:00: Matinee „Mein Reich ist in der Luft“ 🎟️ Eintritt frei!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 23/09/2026

👀 To stay engaged with activities like these, keep an eye out for our third Paths to Peace workshop, coming soon. More details to follow!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 23/09/2026

🥾🕊️ As part of our Paths to Peace project, we travelled from Vienna to the Waldviertel, a border region between Austria and the Czech Republic, to explore one of the region’s peace hiking routes.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 22/09/2026

👉 EVENT NEXT WEEK!!! 📅 On Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Urania Dachsaal 🤝 In cooperation with the @renner-institut.at and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Regional Office for International Cooperation (FES ROCPE) ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: renner-institut.at/veranstaltun...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 22/09/2026

👉 BLOG: Das Baltikum, Russland und die Ukraine "Zur optimalen Verteidigung gehört auch eine möglichst einige Bevölkerung hinsichtlich der Einschätzung möglicher Gefahren und der Bereitschaft zur Abwehr jeglicher Aggression" Hannes Swoboda @leopoldstadt.bsky.social www.iipvienna.com/peace-blog20...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 18/09/2026

🇱🇻 Throughout our conversations in Riga, our dialogue partners highlighted the security threats facing the Baltic region, while also sharing a sense of confidence in Europe’s ability to stand together. A valuable perspective from our study trip — and one we are bringing back with us to Vienna.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 17/09/2026

From expert discussions to exchanges with diplomats, researchers and policy practitioners, the trip offered new perspectives on a region at the heart of Europe’s changing geopolitical landscape.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 17/09/2026

🇱🇻 The IIP in Riga! Over the past few days, our team travelled to Latvia for a study trip exploring the political and security dynamics shaping the Baltic region. 🙏 A big thank you to everyone who welcomed us and shared their insights along the way!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 07/09/2026

👉 Join us for a lecture with IIP Vice President Angela Kane as she reflects on her career at the United Nations and shares insights into nuclear non-proliferation nowadays. 🤝 Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Global 📅 REGISTER HERE: members.ypfp.org/widget/event...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 03/09/2026

👉 TODAY AT IIP: Professors Marcelo Cheche Galvez, Romário Sampaio Basílio, and Sergio Guerra Vilaboy joined us for a discussion on Brazil, Cuba, and Latin American perspectives on today’s shifting world order. 🤝 KonaK & the Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP), thank you for the cooperation!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 09/06/2026

👉 NEXT WEEK AT THE IIP! 🗣️ Ulrike Hartmann, Hannes Swoboda @leopoldstadt.bsky.social, Donika Emini, Olga Pindyuk & @vedrandzihic.bsky.social ⚠️ Register here: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend... 🤝 @renner-institut.at & @infooiip.bsky.social

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 03/06/2026

👉 UPCOMING EVENT 📅 25 June | IIP Vienna 💭 As war and autocratization reshape Eastern Europe, civil resistance faces growing repression. How do movements adapt when protest is criminalized? 🎉 Summer Celebration after 🔗 SIGN UP: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 02/06/2026

👉 WEBINAR TOMORROW: @icipeace.bsky.social Creating Security Beyond the Military: What Else? 💭 As security debates shift toward militarisation, this webinar examines what sustainable, democratic security could look like 🎙️ @leopoldstadt.bsky.social, Maria Mekri, Andrew de Sousa 🔗 lnkd.in/dPShVmAy

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 01/06/2026

🎥 Behind Closed Borders: The Domestic Consequences of Russia’s War 💬 With Kirill Rogov, Vasily Astrov, Angelina Davydova, and Nuria Fatykhova, this panel explores how war has reshaped Russia’s politics, economy, and daily life. 🔗 Watch now: youtu.be/o5Y3kO68FYc

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 18/05/2026

👉 JOIN PATHS TO PEACE AS A YOUTH LEADER 🌍 Can tourism contribute to peacebuilding? Join our Erasmus+ project, take part in workshops, develop your own idea, and present it at our Hackathon (€500 prize 🏆). 🎤 Erika Charbonnel | Egzona Bokshi 📩 Apply now: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 13/05/2026

👉 PUBLIC EVENT: Behind Closed Borders: Russia’s War at Home 🤝 Dialogbüro 📅 Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 18:00 at the IIP 💭 4 years on: repression, militarisation, and a war-driven economy. What does this mean for everyday life in Russia? ⚠️ REGISTER: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 12/05/2026

👉 YESTERDAY AT IIP: Paths to Peace EU Workshop. Youth Leaders explored tourism, culture & storytelling for peace. Next: "Peace by Design – Conflict Sensitive Tourism Strategies" | May 27 // 11.00-13.00 CET. Learn more: www.iipvienna.com/iip-what-is-...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 20/04/2026

👉 EP. #41 OUT NOW! Trump’s World: Strategy, Chaos, or Both? From Iran to NATO and Beyond 🎧 With Edward Knudsen, we discuss Trump’s foreign policy from Iran and NATO tensions to shifting priorities on Ukraine, Gaza, and China. 🎙 t.ly/lGJO0

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 13/04/2026

👉 22. April 2026, 18:00 im IIP 📖 IIP und das Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP) laden herzlich zur Buchpräsentation 'Weltenbeben: Europas Chance auf neue Strahlkraft' von Martin Kobler mit Norbert Darabos, Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan und Hannes Swoboda. ⚠️ ANMELDUNG: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 09/04/2026

👉 NEXT WEEK: A War Without Frontlines: Iran’s Struggle for Survival - Endgame or Intermission? 📅 Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 18:00 | IIP 🗣️ @shourahashemi.bsky.social, Osnat Lubrani, @heinzgaertner.bsky.social, Edward Knudsen, and Samuel Kerschbaumer ⚠️ REGISTER NOW: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 01/04/2026

👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT! 📅 Thursday, 9 April 2026 at the IIP 🗣️ H.E. Kees Rade, H.E. Selim Yenel, H.E. Victoria Roșa, Marta Ruedas, and Hannes Swoboda @leopoldstadt.bsky.social 🤝 Diplomats Without Borders and Global Relations Forum ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 26/03/2026

✨ Meet the first mentor of our Paths to Peace programme: Sophia Stanger Join our online workshop 'Conversations Building Peace' on 8 April and explore how dialogue can be used as a practical tool in peacebuilding. 🔗 form.jotform.com/232834371544...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 17/03/2026

👉 GESTERN AM IIP: Diskussion zu Ungarns Wahlen & Demokratie in Europa. Im Fokus: Kann Péter Magyar Orbáns Dominanz brechen? Analysiert wurden Fidesz, das System Orbán, seine Netzwerke sowie Ungarns Rolle zwischen EU, Russland & Ukraine. 🗣️ Peter Techet (IDM) 🎤 @leopoldstadt.bsky.social

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 12/03/2026

👉 JOIN Paths to Peace as a Youth Leader 🌍 Explore how tourism can help build peace, join 4 workshops + mentoring, and pitch your idea at a hackathon. 🏆 Win €500 | Participation is free 🇦🇹 For participants in Austria 📩 Apply: office@iip.at

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 11/03/2026

👉 “US-OBJECTIVES IN IRAN: SURRENDER OR EARLY EXIT?" 💭 “President Trump has demanded the “unconditional surrender” of Iran. A complete regime change through an air campaign alone appears unlikely, given Iran’s deeply entrenched political structures.” @heinzgaertner.bsky.social 📰 t.ly/CJ12N

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 11/03/2026

👉 NEW PEACE BLOG: “TRUMP – FROM PEACE PRESIDENT TO WAR PRESIDENT” 💭 “Trump began his second term with the promise that he would end wars rather than start new ones. However, things have changed dramatically." @leopoldstadt.bsky.social 📰 Read more: t.ly/yy74R

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 10/03/2026

Focus on Iran 🇮🇷 On our website, we bring together analyses, speeches, and Peace Blog contributions on recent developments in Iran, the role of civil society, and the regional implications of the ongoing crisis. 🔗 www.iipvienna.com/iran-iip-rel...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 09/03/2026

👉 NÄCHSTEN MONTAG – PODIUMSDISKUSSION Parlamentswahlen in Ungarn und der Zustand der Demokratie in Europa 📅 16. März / 18:00 CET | International Institute for Peace, Wien 🗣️ Peter Techet, Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan, @leopoldstadt.bsky.social ⚠️ Jetzt anmelden: t.ly/pSnEj

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 08/03/2026

The IIP wishes you a happy International Women’s Day! Today we recognize the important role women play in advancing peace. We remain committed to supporting gender equality and uplifting the voices of women shaping a better future.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 05/03/2026

👉 We welcomed a class from the Long Island University, spending the semester in Europe, to learn about the work of think tanks and how institutions like IIP aim to generate policy impact and foster dialogue. Thank you to the students and faculty for the engaging exchange.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 04/03/2026

👉 YESTERDAY AT IIP: Screening of MILITANTROPOS at Cine Center Wien, organized with @uni-graz.at and @caritas-austria.bsky.social. [milit – war | anthropos – human] 💭 Discussion with @josefmuehlbauer.bsky.social, Eva Czermak, and @leopoldstadt.bsky.social on the current situation in Ukraine.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 03/03/2026

👉 TODAY AT IIP: In today’s background talk, H.E. Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan provided an in depth briefing on Armenia’s current strategic outlook ahead of the upcoming elections. We would like to thank the Ambassador and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Austria.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 27/02/2026

👉 Discussing Belarus During “Interesting” Times: From Ukraine to China and Beyond 🗣️ @leopoldstadt.bsky.social, Aliaksei Kazharski, Sofie Bedford, Yevhen Mahda, Maria Lindin, @malwinatalik.bsky.social 🤝 Dialogbüro Vienna, @idmvienna.bsky.social

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 17/02/2026

👉 TODAY AT IIP: H.E. Ambassador Andreas Ignatiou shared insights into Cyprus’ priorities during its EU Presidency, key domestic developments on the island, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 16/02/2026

👉 NEW IIP PUBLICATION “Field Notes from Cyprus: Examining the Island’s Challenges During the EU Presidency” Marylia Hushcha 📰 READ MORE: static1.squarespace.com/static/58a2c...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 13/02/2026

👉 The UN and the Decline of Multilateralism 🗣️ Hannes Swoboda, Angela Kane, Mona Ali Khalil, Martin Nesirky 💭 As the United Nations marks 80 years, participants reflected on its evolving role amid growing geopolitical tensions and the upcoming departure of António Guterres.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 09/02/2026

👉 Our Annual Report 2025 is available now! ⚠️ READ HERE: www.iipvienna.com/annual-report

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 02/02/2026

👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT! 📅 Thursday, February 12 at the IIP! 🗣️ Mona Ali Khalil, Martin Nesirky, Johannes Swoboda, Angela Kane ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 28/01/2026

👉 DEMOCRATIZING EUROPEAN SECURITY & DEFENSE: Rethinking It Together 💡 How can European security and defense be made more transparent, inclusive, and understandable for citizens? 🗣️ Peter Potman, Hannes Swoboda, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Anna Van Zoest, Gustav Gressel, Goran Buldioski, Monika Sus

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 24/01/2026

🕊️ We were very happy to welcome Casa Cultural Colombiana en Austria – CCC at the IIP. As a gesture of thanks for a joint event we held last May, they came by to gift a beautiful painting, which we are proud to display at our office. 🤝 We value this exchange and look forward to more collaborations.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 23/01/2026

🎙️ Am 27. Jänner spricht IIP-Direktorin Stephanie Fenkart im ORF RadioKulturhaus mit der Journalistin und Autorin Solmaz Khorsand über die „DNA der Demokratie“. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, warum Demokratie kein Sprint, sondern ein Marathon ist.

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 22/01/2026

🤝 The IIP was visited by a group of young students from @sorbonne-universite.fr. We discussed our work, ongoing projects, and pressing global topics. It’s always good to engage in dialogue with young interested students!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 21/01/2026

🎤 President of the IIP Hannes Swoboda interviewing Mahdi Ghodsi @mghodsi.bsky.social on the current situation in Iran 🇮🇷. 🎥 The whole video will be on our Youtube channel soon!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 20/01/2026

️🗣️ The IIP welcomed partners from our #SecureBlackSea project for a coordination meeting. 🤝 We examined project developments, shared insights from fieldwork across the Black Sea region, and mapped out upcoming milestones and joint activities. 📖 www.globacademy.org/en/securebla...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 20/01/2026

Looking ahead to 2026 🌍 Our meeting with the team and former colleagues at the IIP focused on the year ahead — a time shaped by many pressing and challenging global issues. Complex times demand thoughtful dialogue, collaboration, and renewed commitment to peace!

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 19/01/2026

👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT! 📅 Tuesday, January 27 at the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador! 🗣️ Peter Potman, Hannes Swoboda, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Anna Van Zoest, @gresselgustav.bsky.social, Leo Litra, Goran Buldioski, Monika Sus ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 13/01/2026

👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT! 📅 Tuesday, January 27 at the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador! 🤝 Ca'Foscari University, @ecfrrome.bsky.social, @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social, @eui-eu.bsky.social, Dutch Embassy in Austria ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 09/01/2026

🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Christoph Schwarz described the different views on neutrality, either as peace champion, diplomacy powerhouse or security measure. 🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...

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IIP Vienna - International Institute for Peace @iipvienna.com · 08/01/2026

🎧 In Episode 37 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Ralph Janik argued that the core debate revolves around strict neutrality and would prohibit military transports through Austria’s territory. 🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ux...

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