In confronting this reality, we must retain empathy and compassion for all those affected by war, terrorism and political violence, irrespective of their nationality, religion or political affiliation. The suffering and loss experienced by Israeli and Palestinian civilians are equally deserving of recognition, dignity and compassion. There can be no hierarchy of human suffering.

Am Mittwoch, 22. April, 2026, hat das International Institute for Peace, in Kooperation mit dem Austrian Center for Peace eine Buchpräsentation mit anschließender Diskussion organisiert.

In dieser Buchpräsentation mit anschließender Diskussion analysierte Martin Kobler, Diplomat und Autor, gemeinsam mit Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan, selbstständige Beraterin und Affiliate an der SFU in Wien, wie sich die gegenwärtigen Umbrüche in der internationalen Ordnung auf Europas Rolle im globalen System auswirken. Im Zentrum stand die These, dass die Erosion der bisherigen regelbasierten Ordnung nicht nur Risiken, sondern auch strategische Handlungsspielräume für die Europäische Union eröffnet.

On Tuesday 26 May, 2026, the International Institute for Peace, in cooperation with Dialogbüro Vienna jointly hosted a discussion on the evolving domestic dynamics inside Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Four years after the launch of the full-scale war against Ukraine, this panel examined how the conflict has reshaped political, economic, and social life inside Russia. What initially came as a shock to much of the political and economic elite has since evolved into a system marked by consolidation, militarization, and growing dependence on the state. While early reactions ranged from uncertainty to passive acceptance, the prolonged nature of the war has fundamentally altered the composition and incentives of Russia’s ruling class.

In a recent interview with the Baku-based CRESCENT Research Center, Dr. Hannes Swoboda, President of the International Institute for Peace (IIP) Vienna, discussed the impact of the war in Iran on Europe’s energy markets and Austria’s role at the crossroads of diplomacy and energy security.

Ever thought tourism could actually help build peace?

Paths to Peace is inviting you to join our initiative exploring how tourism, culture, and storytelling can bring people together and strengthen dialogue in communities affected by conflict.

As a Youth Peace Leader, you will take part in four workshops and mentoring sessions that are designed to fit alongside your studies or work. During the program, you will explore real world examples, exchange ideas with your peers, and develop your own project that connects tourism and peace in creative ways.

The first workshop will take place on April 8. More details will follow soon.

Am 03. März veranstaltete das IIP im Cine Center Wien gemeinsam mit seinen Partnern – der Universität Graz sowie der CARITAS – eine Filmvorführung des Dokumentarfilms MILITANTROPOS mit anschließendem Gespräch.

Der Film versucht, die rohe Realität menschlicher Existenz im Krieg einzufangen. Er begleitet Menschen aus der Ukraine sowohl an der Front als auch in ihrem Alltag und richtet den Blick zugleich auf stille Momente zwischen Kampf und Normalität.

On February 26, 2026, the International Institute for Peace, Dialogbüro Vienna, and the IDM Institut für den Donauraum und Mitteleuropa/Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe jointly hosted a discussion on the evolving geopolitical role of Belarus. The event coincided with the presentation of the newly published Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Belarus, which provides a thorough overview of the country’s history, politics, and international relations.