AIES-Alpbach Security Track Report No. 1: Moment of Truth for Austria
Christoph Schwarz: AIES-Alpbach Security Track Report No. 1: Moment of Truth for Austria. AIES Comment 2024/6.
06.11.2024
The AIES-Alpbach Security Track Report: Moment of Truth for Austria, authored by Christoph Schwarz, marks the first in a three-part publication series by the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), produced in cooperation with the European Forum Alpbach (EFA). This series reflects on the central themes from EFA 2024 under the overarching topic, “Moment of Truth.” The first report examines Austria’s role within an increasingly complex European security landscape, focusing on how the country struggles to balance its historic commitment to neutrality with expanding responsibilities within EU security frameworks. It also explores Austria’s participation in initiatives such as the Three Seas Initiative and the drive for European strategic autonomy, particularly in critical areas like energy security, defence, and supply chain resilience.