FRIEDEN – FREIHEIT – UNABHÄNGIGKEIT Namibia 1990 – 2020

FRIEDEN – FREIHEIT – UNABHÄNGIGKEIT Namibia 1990 – 2020

Namibia wird heute in den österreichischen Medien nur selten zum Thema. Gerade in einer Zeit, in der das öffentliche Bild Afrikas von Flüchtlingskrise, den Auswirkungen der Klimakrise, Bürgerkriegsszenarien und allgemeinem Pessimismus gekennzeichnet ist, stellt Namibia ein Gegenbeispiel dar: ein Land, in dem Friede und nationale Versöhnung eingekehrt sind anstelle eines vielfach befürchteten Blutbads zwischen Schwarz und Weiß: ein Land, das trotz einer leidvollen Geschichte von Völkermord und Apartheid heute Demokratie und Menschenrechte zu leben versucht: ein Land, in dem das schwere Erbe von Kolonialismus und Rassendiskriminierung mit aktiven Reformen im Bildungs- und Gesundheitsbereich überwunden werden soll.

Netzwerk Friedens- und Konfliktforschung Österreich (NeFKÖ) trifft sich digital

Netzwerk Friedens- und Konfliktforschung Österreich (NeFKÖ) trifft sich digital

Am Freitag, den 27. November, hat sich das Netzwerk Friedens- und Konfliktforschung Österreich (NeFKÖ) zum jährlichen Austausch getroffen. Im Mittelpunkt stand die Begegnung, der inhaltliche Austausch sowie das Netzwerken – dieses Jahr aufgrund der aktuellen Gesundheitsorganisation digital. Wir freuen uns auf gute Kooperation und auf das nächste, hoffentlich persönliche Treffen 2021 in Wien am IIP.

2020 International Neighbourhood Symposium (INS)

2020 International Neighbourhood Symposium (INS)

The 2020 edition of the International Neighbourhood Symposium (INS) will be held primarily as an online event between 11 - 17 December 2020 (in the form of 3 to 3.5 hour-long afternoon sessions) where the focus will be on assessing the role of civil society in the COVID19 era across the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods of the European Union on a number on themes including: COVID19 and CSOs; Youth Empowerment; Gender Dynamics; Intercultural Dialogue; and Sustainable Development/Sustainable Cities.

Who is championing a liberal, democratic and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina? 🎬

Who is championing a liberal, democratic and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina? 🎬

The Dayton Peace Agreement is turning 25 years on 21 November and 14 December 2020. We are marking this anniversary by publishing short interviews from “champions of a liberal, democratic and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina” in advance on our social media and webpage and by organizing two events on Nov 20 and Dec 14 which will be looking at the ongoing struggle to transform the country into a liberal and prosperous democracy based on rule of law and market economy.

Interview with Dr. Clara Portela: A Geopolitical EU and the Power of Sanctions 🎬

Interview with Dr. Clara Portela: A Geopolitical EU and the Power of Sanctions 🎬

Dr. Clara Portela, Senior Associate at the EUISS, discussed the meaning of a geopolitical EU and the tools the EU uses to assure its interests. One of the most important tools are sanctions which are being used by the EU to advance in its interests and to respond to ongoing challenges. Knowing that sanctions are being used very often for geopolitical purposes, how successful are they?

Interview with Herbert R. Reginbogin: International Day of Neutrality and the Future of Neutrality 🎬

Interview with Herbert R. Reginbogin: International Day of Neutrality and the Future of Neutrality 🎬

The IIP Advisory Board Chair Dr. Heinz Gärtner spoke to Professor Herbert R. Reginbogin about the International Day of Neutrality and its background. Reginbogin discussed also how neutrality can be engaged and how it contributes to international security. What is the meaning of the International Day of Neutrality and what can one expect in the future?

The World Must Never Forget: In memory of the 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp 🎬

The World Must Never Forget: In memory of the 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp 🎬

75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp we look at the nature of remembrance and the current generation’s obligation towards survivors and memorial sites like Auschwitz. COVID-19 and its implications pose new challenges which need to be addressed if we want to take the words of Henry Appel seriously who said: “There is only one thing worse than Auschwitz itself…and that is if the world forgets there was such a place”.

Bosnian and Herzegovinian Peace Agreement turns 25 - PART I 🎬

Bosnian and Herzegovinian Peace Agreement turns 25 - PART I 🎬

The Dayton Peace Agreement is turning 25 years on 21 November (anniversary of the initialling) and 14 December 2020 (anniversary of the signature). The International Institute for Peace, the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, and the Karl-Renner-Institut (in the framework of the Initiative Young Generations for the New WB 2030) are marking this anniversary by organising an event that is looking at the anniversary and the agreement beyond the important fact that it brought a much-needed peace to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It addresses the ongoing struggle to transform the country into a liberal and prosperous democracy based on rule of law and market economy.