The team of the oiip would like to express its sincere appreciation for your continued trust and interest in our work. We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season, restful days of celebration, and a wonderful beginning to a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year 2026 🥂

Save the Date: 22 January 2026 Module 4: Europe's Security Order - The War in Ukraine and Beyond 👉 oiip Academy If you would like to join the oiip Academy, please sign up on our website: oiip.ac.at

New Policy Analysis out! Building Connectivity, Managing Risk: The EU’s Geopolitical Role in the Black Sea @cengizgunay.bsky.social 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/building-connectivity-managing-risk-the-eus-geopolitical-role-in-the-black-sea/

Missed our 3 Dec panel on China’s rise in Latin America and the global race for critical raw materials? Watch the full recording — featuring insights on China’s strategy, Latin America’s responses, and Europe’s options in a shifting geopolitical landscape. 👉 Recording: www.oiip.ac.at/events/china...

LAST CALL! Join the oiip as an Ernst Mach Fellow! Interested researchers are kindly invited to send an academic CV and a short project outline (1.5 page max.) to [email protected] before Dec. 16th, 2025

🌍 Module 3 – oiip Academy | 11 Dec: Geopolitics & Political Risks in the Western Balkans Join @vedrandzihic.bsky.social & @Ivan Vejvoda as they explore the region, EU enlargement & key challenges. Don’t miss it! Register 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/academy/geopolitics-political-western/

👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Peacebuilding after Dayton – Lessons for Today 🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at

📢 Join us on Dec 11 for oiip Academy – Module 3! 🌍 Topic: Geopolitics & Political Risks in the Western Balkans With Ivan Vejvoda & @vedrandzihic.bsky.social. Don’t miss it — sign up now! 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/en/academy/g...

👉 “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia” 🤝 @bmeia.gv.at, @infooiip.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at

Join us tomorrow at 17 at the oiip: China’s rise in Latin America & the Global Race for Critical Raw Materials Moderated by @thomaseder.bsky.social Ruben Gonzalez Vicente and Karin Küblböck will examine China’s growing success in Latin America 👇 www.oiip.ac.at/events/china...

🕊️ TRAINING FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES – REGISTER NOW Join PARTESS-COM’s free one-day sessions (Dec 2025–Jun 2026) in 12 European cities. Learn about new reporting tools, current local threats, vulnerability assessments & counter-narratives. More info: buff.ly/It1w5YY #PARTESSCOM #SecurityEU

The oiip invites early-career scholars (<35) to apply for the Ernst Mach Grant! Research stay in Vienna (up to 9 months) in IR, security, or political science. Send CV + 1.5-page outline to [email protected] Find more info 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/en/news-en/j...

Join this panel on 3 December at 17 at the oiip: China’s rise in Latin America & the Global Race for Critical Raw Materials Moderated by @thomaseder.bsky.social, Ruben Gonzalez Vicente and Karin Küblböck will examine China’s growing success in Latin America 👇 www.oiip.ac.at/events/china...

We are proud to share some great statements of participants of our Executive Education Program! Join Module 2: Geopolitics and Political Risks in the Middle East on 27 November 2025 Register on: www.oiip.ac.at/oiip-academy...

✨ @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social represented the oiip at the high-level conference “Democracies Under Threat: From Military Defence to Democratic Resilience” She highlighted strategies to counter polarization and strengthen social cohesion — key to resilient democracies.

👉 UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENT!! 📅 On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the IIP 🤝 @infooiip.bsky.social, @renner-institut.at , @uni-graz.at , and Political Captial ⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...

This year again, we are delighted to welcome the winners of the Intercultural Achievement Award on 24 November from 18:00-20:30 to the oiip! Register 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/events/international-civil-society-initiatives-for-inclusion-dialogue-and-change/

🎓 Wir gratulieren unserem Direktor @cengizgunay.bsky.social herzlich zur Ernennung zum Gastprofessor an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK)! 👏 Die Auszeichnung unterstreicht seine wissenschaftliche Arbeit und unsere langjährige, erfolgreiche Kooperation mit der UWK.

💫 Join us on 27 November for the 2nd edition of the Executive Education Program at the oiip! 🌍 We’ll dive into Middle East geopolitics & political risks — what shapes the region and drives change. Facilitated by @cengizgunay.bsky.social & Osnat Lubrani 👉 Sign up now www.oiip.ac.at/academy/modu...

REMINDER! Join us tomorrow at 18h for our book presentation "Russia against Ukraine: Russian Political Mythology and the War on Ukrainian Identity" with @shekhovtsov.substack.com & Tatiana Zhurzhenko. Moderation: Loïc Simonet Register: 👇 www.oiip.ac.at/events/russi...

Why are more African states turning toward #BRICS? Angela Meyer’s new policy analysis explores Africa’s pursuit of sovereignty, diversification & a stronger global voice — and what this means for Europe & Austria. 👇 🔗 www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...

Join us on 12.11. at 18h for our book presentation "Russia against Ukraine: Russian Political Mythology and the War on Ukrainian Identity" with @shekhovtsov.substack.com & Tatiana Zhurzhenko. Moderation: Loïc Simonet Register: www.oiip.ac.at/events/russi...

We’re excited to share feedback from Module 1: Geopolitical Thinking in Practice! Thank you to all participants for engaging discussions and contributions. 🌍 #oiipacademy #geopolitics #internationalrelations #education #feedback

Die Energie der Proteste wird nicht kleiner, Angst vor dem Regime ist längst der Hoffnung gewichen, Wunsch nach Veränderung gross. Hier aktuelle Einordnung von mir für @oe1.bsky.social „Bleibt heikel“ für Vucics Regime | Ö1 Mittagsjournal, @infooiip.bsky.social oe1.orf.at/player/20251...

Accused of Genocide, Internationally Shunned: What Can Israel Learn From the Case of Serbia? In conversations with Haaretz, Serbian experts, among them our colleague Ivan Vejvoda, reflect on what it takes for a society to truly move forward. 👇 www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

The oiip Academy officially launched last week with Module 1: "Geopolitical Thinking in Practice"🌍✨ Engaged participants, inspiring discussions, – thx for making the first session such a success! Many thanks to all participants & to the facilitators @cengizgunay.bsky.social & Johannes Späth

Österreich sollte Palästina anerkennen In Gastkommentar zeigt oiip Präsident Wolfgang Petritsch auf, dass dem US-Plan wichtige Details fehlen. Außerdem betont er, dass "die Anerkennung eines Staates etwas anderes ist als die Anerkennung seiner Machthaber" www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

🌍 Understand global power shifts & emerging risks – join the oiip Academy! Our Executive Education Program is open to everyone interested in global affairs. Next module Geopolitical Thinking in Practice on Oct 23 – few spots left! 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/oiip-academy/executive-education-program/

🎥 The Changing Nature of Terrorism In cooperation with the 🇦🇹 Ministry of Defense & 🇦🇺 Australian Embassy Vienna, we hosted Dr. Levi West on how terrorism reshapes global security agendas — from Oct 7 to Ukraine. Recording of the keynote 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/the-changing-nature-of-terrorism

Join us for the 1st module of our oiip Academy! 📅 23 Oct 2025 | Hybrid 🌍 Geopolitical Thinking in Practice Explore how to navigate global risks & turn insight into action. Facilitators: @cengizgunay.bsky.social & Johannes Späth Register -> www.oiip.ac.at/oiip-academy...

🌍 Prepare for a complex, crisis-ridden world — join the oiip Academy! 📅 Upcoming modules: 23 Oct – Geopolitical Thinking in Practice 27 Nov – Middle East 11 Dec – Western Balkans 22 Jan – Europe & Ukraine 👉 Executive education on geopolitics & risks 🔗 www.oiip.ac.at/oiip-academy/

Academic freedom is under pressure worldwide. The Academic Freedom Index 2025 shows declines in 30+ countries – not only in fragile, but also in established democracies. 📅 Join the discussion on Oct 6 at 17h! @cqschneider.bsky.social @cengizgunay.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social

Our colleague @Ivan Vejvoda reflects in this blog post on today’s rise of authoritarianism, drawing on his experience in former Yugoslavia and reminding us: only by knowing history can we avoid repeating it. 👉 kettering.org/the-struggle...

Reminder! Join following Keynote Speech by Dr. Levi West (Australian National University) tomorrow! The Changing Nature of Terrorism 📍 oiip, Währinger Straße 3/12, 1090 Wien 02.10.2025 | 17:30–19:00 Moderation: Dr. Daniela Pisoiu (oiip) Register: www.oiip.ac.at/events/the-c...

Great day of team coaching at oiip 💡 Last week we worked on new ways to grow as a resilient, diverse & engaged team – with inspiring conversations, learning and lots of energy! Strong teamwork is key to addressing today’s global challenges 💫

China zeigt Stärke: Militärparade, Autokraten-Gipfel, Xi will neue Weltordnung. Was bedeutet das für die Zukunft – und wie fest sitzt Xi im Sattel? Podcast mit @thomaseder.bsky.social & Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik 🎙️👇 www.oiip.ac.at/academy/euro... sound.orf.at/podcast/oe1/...

The Changing Nature of Terrorism 02.10.2025 | 17:30–19:00 📍 oiip, Währinger Straße 3/12, 1090 Wien www.oiip.ac.at/events/the-c...

oiip Academy Module 3: Geopolitics & Political Risks in the Western Balkans – Dec 11, 2025 (Vienna/online). Learn to map trends, identify risks & anticipate challenges. 👉 Register: www.oiip.ac.at/en/academy/g... @vedrandzihic.bsky.social

Tiktok-Streit -Trump und Xi telefonieren: Unser China-Experte Thomas Eder analylsiert on.orf.at/video/142920...

Join our panel on 6/10! Universities Under Pressure: Academic Freedom in an Age of Authoritarianism and Human Rights Frameworks Discussants: @cqschneider.bsky.social, Kirsten R. Leyer @cengizgunay.bsky.social In cooperation with @weareceu.bsky.social Register 👇 www.oiip.ac.at/events/unive...

We’re expanding our community – join us! Since 1979, the oiip has delivered independent expertise on global politics – from Security politics to the Western Balkans, Turkey, MENA, China & the US. Support us through membership (€50/yr) or instit. (€500/yr). 👉 oiip.ac.at/en/institute/support-oiip

The Light That Still Shines – The European East as a Factory of Learning for a Common and Democratic Europe Article by @vedrandzihic.bsky.social in the oiip magazine REFLECTIONS, No. 02 / June 2025 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/how-to-navigate-the-storm-reflections-magazine-of-the-oiip/

"We need Authenticity and Confidence" Interview with Wolfgang Schüssel in the latest issue of the oiip magazine REFLECTIONS, No. 02 / June 2025 Read the full article 👇 oiip.ac.at/publikation/... @cengizgunay.bsky.social

Serbien: "Nervosität im Kern des Regimes" Die Proteste in Serbien reißen auch nach zehn Monaten nicht ab, die Regierung greift immer härter durch. @vedrandzihic.bsky.social sieht zwei Szenarien für Serbiens Zukunft. 👇 www.zdfheute.de/politik/ausl...

Let’s Confront the “Dead Cat” Interview with Ruth Wodak in the latest issue of the oiip magazine REFLECTIONS, No. 02 / June 2025 Read the full article 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/cms/media/ma... @cengizgunay.bsky.social @vedrandzihic.bsky.social @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social @thomaseder.bsky.social

@cengizgunay.bsky.social diskutiert mit Wolfgang Schüssel über seine eigene Migrationsgeschichte, gelungene Integration, Schulpolitik, Jugendkriminalität, Fanatiker und illegaler Integration. Das gesamte Interview ist hier zu sehen 👇 www.servustv.com/aktuelles/v/...

Honored to have Ivan Vejvoda join oiip as Senior Researcher 💫 He brings extensive expertise in European integration, democracy, the Balkans, and transatlantic relations. We look forward to his inspiring contributions to our research community! www.oiip.ac.at/person/ivan-...

Prepare for a complex, crisis-ridden world Master the art of navigating geopolitical risks with the oiip Academy One-day, interactive modules: • Core geopolitical concepts • Analyse complex dynamics • Regional insights • Spot emerging trends & risks Learn more 👉https://oiip.ac.at/oiip-academy

"The U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina - Ties that do (not) break?" 👉 Check out @vedrandzihic.bsky.social's chapter of our latest book to learn more about the 🇧🇦 perspective on #transatlantic relations 🔗 tepsa.eu/book-on-the-... @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at @oegfe.bsky.social @infooiip.bsky.social

Want to understand trends & risks in the Middle East and their impact on European security? Join our Module 2 "Geopolitics and Political Risks in the Middle East" on Nov 27, 2025, 9–17h, hybrid @ oiip Vienna Register here 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/academy/modu...