YATA Austria
The Young Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) Austria brings together students, young professionals, researchers, public servants, and private-sector experts who care about security, foreign policy, and international affairs. We are an open, non-partisan platform rooted in Vienna's rich institutional landscape — and connected to a wider international community.
Institutional Context
YATA Austria operates within a dual institutional framework. The AIES serves as the Austrian national chapter in the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) network, the international federation of national associations supporting Euro-Atlantic values since 1954. As the national member, AIES oversees the Austrian chapter of YATA, which is the official youth wing of ATA founded in 1996. Through this connection, YATA Austria is part of a network of over 24 national YATA youth organizations across the Euro-Atlantic space.
Who We Bring Together
YATA Austria is designed as an open platform for emerging and early-career voices in the wider security and policy space. Its community includes:
- University students with an interest in international affairs.
- Young professionals in foreign policy, security, diplomacy, law, communications, and related fields.
- Researchers and academics working on European, transatlantic, and international issues.
- Public-sector and private-sector professionals seeking cross-sector exchange.
Why YATA Austria
YATA Austria creates a space where the next generation of professionals can learn, connect, and contribute to serious policy conversations. Its added value lies in combining a Vienna-based platform, a youth-centered format, and access to an international YATA network that extends across more than 24 national youth organizations.
Our Mission
To promote European, transatlantic, and international cooperation by connecting and empowering the next generation of professionals in Austria.
YATA Austria provides a non-partisan space for meaningful youth engagement in security and policy discussions. We are committed to strengthening informed dialogue, supporting professional development, and fostering collaboration across sectors and institutions. Our work is grounded in the core values of the YATA network: security, democracy, and the rule of law.
What We Do
YATA Austria develops activities that connect ideas, institutions, and people. These may include:
- Panel discussions and public conversations.
- Expert roundtables and institutional exchanges.
- Workshops and skills-oriented formats.
- Networking events for students and young professionals.
- Collaborative initiatives with academic, policy, and civic partners.
What we stand for
YATA Austria stands for constructive dialogue, cross-sector exchange, and meaningful youth participation in foreign and security policy. It seeks to create a credible space where emerging professionals can engage seriously with current challenges and contribute to future-facing discussions
Partner With Us
YATA Austria welcomes cooperation with international organizations, public institutions, universities, think tanks, civil-society organizations, and other partners in Vienna and beyond. As a Vienna-based youth platform with international links, YATA Austria offers institutions a structured way to engage younger audiences and emerging professionals on issues related to security, international cooperation, and public policy.
Ways to work with us
Possible forms of cooperation include:
- Co-hosting public events, panels, and roundtables.
- Inviting institutional experts to speak at YATA Austria events.
- Supporting youth outreach and engagement formats.
- Sharing relevant opportunities, calls, and initiatives.
- Developing joint projects on foreign policy, security, and international cooperation.
- Creating dialogue formats between senior professionals and younger audiences.
Public value
Partnerships with YATA Austria can contribute to meaningful youth participation and cross-sector dialogue. Depending on the nature of the cooperation, they can also align with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions, and Goal 17 on partnerships
Join Us
We welcome motivated students, young professionals, and researchers who want to engage seriously with security and policy issues.
Contact
For questions about membership, events, or partnerships, get in touch: yata.austria@gmail.com