The New BRICS

The New BRICS

Geostrategic and Geoeconomic Consequences for World Order
09.10.2023 / Vienna

China and the Realignment of the World

China and the Realignment of the World

In dialogue with Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik about her new book
29.09.2023 / Vienna

European Security after the Russian War of Aggression

European Security after the Russian War of Aggression

A Lithuanian – Austrian Perspective on the European security architecture
28.09.2023 / Vienna

Presentation of study findings: Austria's neutrality

Presentation of study findings: Austria's neutrality

Presentation of the main findings of the expert-study on Austrian neutrality
06.09.2023 / Vienna

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External Events

22. Berlin Security Conference

22. Berlin Security Conference

AIES Research Fellow Ulf Steindl took part
29.11.2023 / Berlin

The Climate-Security Nexus

The Climate-Security Nexus

Expert workshop at the AIES
22.11.2023 / Vienna

Relations of EU and NATO

Relations of EU and NATO

Visit of the Bundeswehr in Vienna
20.11.2023 / Vienna

Energy Independency & Security of Supply for Austria

Energy Independency & Security of Supply for Austria

Conference of the Wiener Euro-Asiatisches Forum
16.11.2023 / Vienna

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Publications

The impact of the Ukraine war on the Arctic

The impact of the Ukraine war on the Arctic

19.09.2023 / Jonas Winkel: The Impact of the Ukraine War on the Arctic, AIES Fokus 5/2023

Austria's Neutrality - Role and Options in an Evolving World Order (Executive Summary)

Austria's Neutrality - Role and Options in an Evolving World Order (Executive Summary)

08.09.2023 / Christoph Schwarz, Adam Urosevic: Austria's Neutrality - Role and Options in an Evolving World Order, AIES Study, September 2023 - Executive Summary

Hungary’s Eastern Opening Policy as a Long-Term Political-Economic Strategy

Hungary’s Eastern Opening Policy as a Long-Term Political-Economic Strategy

31.07.2023 / Gabriela Greilinger: Hungary’s Eastern Opening Policy as a Long-Term Political-Economic Strategy, AIES Fokus 4/2023

From a China strategy to no strategy at all: Exploring the diversity of European approaches

From a China strategy to no strategy at all: Exploring the diversity of European approaches

28.07.2023 / Report by European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) – July 2023. Austria: Between amicable bilateral relations and support for a European China policy, Austrian country chapter by Lucas Erlbacher. 

SHAPES OF MULTILATERALISMS COLLECTION

SHAPES OF MULTILATERALISMS COLLECTION

30.06.2023 / AIES Senior Research Associate Sofia-Maria Satanakis has contributed to a collection of commentaries which explores the forces that are reshaping multilateralisms.

The War against Ukraine and the Global Power Structure

The War against Ukraine and the Global Power Structure

19.06.2023 / Werner Fasslabend: The War against Ukraine and the Global Power Structure, AIES Fokus 3/2023

The People’s Republic of China: Political perceptions in Central Europe

The People’s Republic of China: Political perceptions in Central Europe

14.06.2023 / Austrian country chapter by Lucas Erlbacher. The publication of this report was undertaken by the Council on Geostrategy, London.

Food and National Security in Africa

Food and National Security in Africa

26.05.2023 / Seleman Yusuph Kitenge: Linking Food and National Security in Africa: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine Conflict, AIES Fokus 2/2023

Beyond the Dumpling Alliance

Beyond the Dumpling Alliance

12.04.2023 / CEIAS: Tracking Taiwan’s relations with Central and Eastern Europe. Edited by Matej Šimalčík, Alfred Gerstl, Dominika Remžová. AIES Senior Advisor Dr. Alfred Gerstl contributed to the paper as co-editor.

Mixed reactions to the Russian war against Ukraine in the Indo-Pacific

Mixed reactions to the Russian war against Ukraine in the Indo-Pacific

06.04.2023 / CEIAS, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung: Mixed reactions to the Russian war against Ukraine in the Indo-Pacific, Views of governments and civil society. Edited by Alfred Gerstl & Matej Šimalčík, 2023. AIES Senior Advisor Dr. Alfred Gerstl contributed to the paper as co-editor with the support of the AIES intern Nick Nieschalke.

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In the media

As part of its mission to raise public awareness, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy also responds to media inquiries on current foreign, security, and defence policy issues. If you are interested, please contact us via office@aies.at or reach out to our experts directly.


The Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2023

Podcast with Velina Tchakarova
16.12.2022 / GLOBcast, Spotify

There is more to come from the China-Russia partnership

By Velina Tchakarova
15.11.2022 / South China Morning Post

Austria commits to neutrality, even as Russia destroys Ukraine

Statements by Christoph Schwarz
15.08.2022 / Al Jazeera

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Videos & Podcasts

27. European Forum Vienna

10.11.23 /

On November 10th, 2023, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) held the 27th annual European Forum Vienna. Taking place at the Vienna School of International Studies (Diplomatische Akademie Wien), this occasion was dedicated to "Europe’s Major Challenges" and assembled eminent experts, policymakers, and think tankers from …

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AIES Podcast: EU-AU Relations: An Outlook for the Intercontinental Partnership

14.08.23 / Episode 19 / Special Series on the EU as a global actor

In this episode, Research Fellow Livia Benko is in conversation with Kwame Owino, Chief Executive Officer of the International Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya (IEA), to discuss the current state of EU-AU relations against the background of dramatic changes in the international system - above all the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This episode is the last in a 4-part special series on the EU as a global actor. Other episodes of this series focus on the EU's relations with the China, ASEAN, as well as the US.

This special series is conducted in partnership with the Multilateral Dialoge Vienna of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

The New BRICS

09.10.23 / Geostrategic and Geoeconomic Consequences for World Order

On October 09, 2023, a public panel discussion the BRICS enlargement and its geopolitical impact took place at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. It was organized by the Austria Institute for European and Security Politics (AIES) in cooperation with the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW) and the Vienna School of International …

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About the AIES

Founded in 1996, the Austria Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) is an independent and non-profit research institute that has been providing expertise and recommendations on security, defense and foreign policy issues to public stakeholders for more than 25 years.

The focus of our analytical activities is on European integration, EU neighborhood policy, the Common Security and Defense Policy and its interaction with NATO, security policy developments in the Indo-Pacific region and the global challenges of the 21st century. The AIES not only conducts research on these topics, but also prepares needs-oriented analyses and recommendations for contract partners and organizes internal expert workshops and public events. 

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Highlights

Women in Conflict Zones: Lessons from the War in Ukraine

Women in Conflict Zones: Lessons from the War in Ukraine

Feminist Foreign Policy
30.11.2023 / Vienna

27th European Forum Vienna

27th European Forum Vienna

Europe's Major Challenges
10.11.2023 / Vienna

Presentation of study findings: Austria's neutrality

Presentation of study findings: Austria's neutrality

Presentation of the main findings of the expert-study on Austrian neutrality
06.09.2023 / Vienna

Turning Times in Europe – Austria's Security Policy

Turning Times in Europe – Austria's Security Policy

Trilogy "Zeitenwende”
15.06.2023 / Vienna