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👉 Today, we held the “Democracies Under Threat: From Military Defence to Democratic Resilience” conference with the Government of Catalonia, Menschenrechtsbüro der Stadt Wien, Demokratiezentrum Wien, the ICIP, and the OIIP. @infooiip.bsky.social @icipeace.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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👉 NEUER PEACE BLOG “Von der Demokratie zum Faschismus?” @leopoldstadt.bsky.social

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VON DER DEMOKRATIE ZUM FASCHISMUS? — IIP
Am 26. Oktober 1955, also vor 70 Jahren, wurde vom österreichischen Parlament das Neutralitätsgesetz beschlossen. Seitdem genießt die Neutralität in Österreichs Bevölkerung einen überaus hohen Stellen...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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👉 NEW PEACE BLOG “EUROPE - WHY AND WHAT TO DEFEND?”

💡“The EU must stand firm against powers that aim to revive narrow-minded and egoistic nationalism.” @leopoldstadt.bsky.social

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EUROPE - WHY AND WHAT TO DEFEND? — IIP
There is much talk about strengthening European defense—especially considering Russian aggression against Ukraine and repeated violations of European airspace. In this context, Europe is discussing th...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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👉With the support of the IIP, students from the Uni Graz had a chance to visit the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for an insightful overview of its history, structure, and key areas of work.

🤝 @uni-graz.at
November 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🎧 In Episode 35 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Ahmet Sözen and Marylia Hushcha explore how the EU could encourage Greek and Turkish Cypriots to work together on climate resilience and the future of their shared island.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.iipvienna.com/podcast-peac...
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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👉 ÖFFENTLICHE VERANSTALTUNG!!

📅 Montag, 1. Dezember 2025, um 18:00 Uhr, live im IIP

🤝 Austrian Center for Peace

⚠️ REGISTER HERE: www.iipvienna.com/event-calend...
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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👉ONLINE NOW: In the framework of the annual Vienna Peace & Security Talks, the IIP spoke with four panelists and experts to unpack Türkiye’s growing influence and what it means for European and transatlantic security.

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October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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🎧 In Episode 35 of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Ahmet Sözen discusses Türkiye’s pivotal influence in Cyprus and why progress requires shifts on both sides of the divide.

🎙 Watch and listen to the full episode here: www.iipvienna.com/podcast-peac...
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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🔊NEW PATHS TO PEACE BLOG: “When Travel Becomes a Teacher: A Global Journey Toward Peace and Sustainability” by Camryn Cooney

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When Travel Becomes a Teacher: A Global Journey Toward Peace and SustainabilityBy Camryn Cooney | Paths to Peace Project
Tourism and peace are much more connected than most people realize. Every trip has the potential to be more than just a stamp in a passport or a post on social media; it can be a direct act of peacebu...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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👉On Oct 26, 1955, the Austrian Parliament adopted the nation's permanent neutrality. As we mark the 70th anniversary of this milestone, the IIP invites you to explore our Peace Blogs and upcoming events reflecting the legacy and contemporary relevance of Austrian neutrality.
October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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👉 NEUER PEACE BLOG “Bruno Kreisky über Neutralität”

💭"Bruno Kreiskys Grundsatz war, dass sich der dauerhaft neutrale Staat durch eine „aktive Außenpolitik“ an der Lösung internationaler Probleme beteiligen sollte." @heinzgaertner.bsky.social

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Bruno Kreisky über Neutralität — IIP
2025 Jahr jährt sich nicht nur die Unterzeichnung des Neutralitätsgesetzes zum siebzigsten Mal, sondern auch der fünfunddreißigste Todestag von Bruno Kreisky. Dieser Blog diskutiert beide Ereignisse.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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👉TODAY AT IIP: Our colleagues from the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, Zhang Yinghong, Long Jing, and Jiang Zuinze, discuss EU and China’s current and foreseen relationship,exploring the similarities and differences in global conflicts, security and climate change.
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🎥 The video of the panel “Neutrality in the International System” is now online!

💬 The discussion explored how the concept of neutrality continues to evolve in a changing global landscape. @heinzgaertner.bsky.social

🤝 In cooperation with @uni-graz.at

🔗 Watch now: youtu.be/5IINzVPDE6Y
Neutrality in the International System
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October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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👉 NEW PEACE BLOG “From Peace Deal to Peace Itself”

💡“The plan can only lead to peace if international partners put sufficient pressure on both sides, especially their radical representatives.” leopoldstadt.bsky.social

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FROM PEACE DEAL TO PEACE ITSELF — IIP
It is not surprising that Donald Trump continues to praise his deal surrounding Gaza as a “start of a grand concord and lasting harmony” between Israel and its neighbors. He added, “The forces of chao...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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👉Peace Matters #35 OUT NOW: Cyprus Divided – Fifty Years of Stalemate and the Search for Peace

🎧 Ahmet Sözen explores how Cyprus became divided, why reunification remains elusive, and the prospects for peace amid changing geopolitics.

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PEACE MATTERS #35: Cyprus Divided – Fifty Years of Stalemate and the Search for Peace. Ahmet Sözen
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October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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👉Tonight at the IIP, in collaboration with the @uni-graz.at, we delved into the evolving meaning of neutrality in today’s world and explored its evolution from a Cold War strategy to a modern approach to conflict and cooperation. @heinzgaertner.bsky.social

🕊️ Thank you to all who joined us!
October 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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🎥 The U.S.–Türkiye–EU Triangle: Between Tensions and Cooperation? is now online!

👉 Join Sinem Adar, Reinhard Krumm, Amanda Paul, and Ahmet Sözen as they explore the cooperation triangle between Washington, Brussels, and Ankara.

🔗 Watch now: youtu.be/75XavKMCpTE?...
The U.S.–Türkiye–EU Triangle: Between Tensions and Cooperation?
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October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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👉SNEAK PEEK

💭In the 35th episode of our #PeaceMatters Podcast, Professor Ahmet Sözen & Marylia Hushcha unpack the Cyprus conflict - how the island became divided, why efforts to reunify it have repeatedly failed, and what prospects, if any, exist for change.

🎙️ Full episode drops soon!
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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📢 UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER! "Neutrality in the International System"

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October 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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The EU must design and develop a new, more pragmatic and constructive relationship with Turkey/Turkije! It should treat Turkey less as a possible future member of EU - which is very unrealistic - but as a partner for strengthening European security - in the Middle East, the Black Sea region etc!
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👉 LIVE NOW! “Türkiye as a Partner for European Security?” 

💡We’re discussing how Türkiye fits into Europe’s evolving security landscape and where shared interests in migration, trade, and defense collide with deep political differences.

🤝 @renner-institut.at & @fesonline.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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👉 LIVE NOW! “The U.S.–Türkiye–EU Triangle:Between Tensions and Cooperation?”

💡The Vienna Peace & Security Talks 2025 close by exploring how nationalism, shifting alliances, and strategic fatigue, redefine relations between the US, Türkiye, and the EU.

🤝 @renner-institut.at @fesonline.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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👉 LIVE NOW! “Türkiye as a Partner for European Security?” 

💡We’re discussing how Türkiye fits into Europe’s evolving security landscape and where shared interests in migration, trade, and defense collide with deep political differences.

🤝 @renner-institut.at & @fesonline.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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👉 LIVE NOW! “Türkiye’s Role in Regional Conflicts”

💡 We’re unpacking how Türkiye positions itself as both mediator and power broker, balancing military presence, and strategic influence across Ukraine, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus.

🤝 @renner-institut.at & @fesonline.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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👉LIVE NOW! The Vienna Peace & Security Talks 2025 “Changing Global System: Türkiye´s Ambitions, Capacities, and Limitations”

💡Exploring how Türkiye is pushing to expand its global influence and challenges it faces in turning ambition into capacity

🤝 @renner-institut.at and @fesonline.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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👉 NEW PEACE BLOG “Trump’s Peace Plan on Gaza and Iran”

💡“The establishment of a Palestinian state is the only viable path to ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.” @heinzgaertner.bsky.social

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Trump’s Peace Plan on Gaza and Iran — IIP
The central point of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan is Point 19, which—though vaguely—refers to the creation of a Palestinian state. It states: “While Gaza re-development advances and when the PA re...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM