This policy analysis by Johannes Späth maps the infrastructure underpinning Artificial Intelligence and the geopolitical competition forming around it. Read the full paper here: www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...

EU enlargement is no longer just an integration project, it is a key pillar of European security. In his latest policy paper, Vedran Džihić argues that a credible EU policy towards the Western Balkans must combine geopolitical interests with democracy, the rule of law and societal resilience.

Stable revenues, but little room for growth: China’s shifting energy strategy limits Russia’s export opportunities, even in the event of a Strait of Hormuz closure. 📄 New policy paper by Thomas Eder, Karla Heltriegel, Shi-cheng Ho & Kateryna Krasina

Last but not least, here's Part 3️⃣ of our Young Voices! A heartfelt thank you to our Young Voices for their hard work, enthusiasm and for bringing so much positive energy to the office. We truly enjoyed having you with us and can't wait to see what the future has in store for each of you.

Young Voices 👏 PART 2️⃣

Meet our Young Voices 👏 Originally premiered at our Summer Reception, we're now happy to share this video with all of you. Our current and former interns answer a series of quick questions about their time at the oiip. Enjoy! PART 1️⃣

🌍 Beyond the Comfort Zone: REFLECTIONS – Magazine of the oiip | No. 3 (June 2026) Our new issue explores global change, Europe’s shifting role, and the opportunities that emerge in times of uncertainty. Read it here: www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...

📸 Looking back at last week’s Media Literacy Incubator in Vienna! Many thanks to @infooiip.bsky.social for hosting this #ChangingTIDE project event focusing on disinformation and extremist ecosystems, and in particular right-wing extremism in the 🇦🇹 context. ©Fabian Hribernig @oegfe.bsky.social

We're excited to announce the programme for our upcoming Media Literacy Incubator on disinformation and extremist ecosystems! 📅 June 25, 2026 📍 oiip, Vienna 🔗 More information at: shorturl.at/1kW7q #callforapplication #medialiteracy #disinformation #extremism #workshop #changingTIDE #oiip #tepsa

Discover what’s in store for Geneva Peace Forum meets Vienna on 3 June 2026, from high-level discussions to interactive sessions bringing together diverse peace actors. 🔎Explore the programme: www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/gpf-meets... @thegichd.bsky.social @infooiip.bsky.social @edadfae.bsky.social

⏳As we count down to GPFmeetsVienna, hear from Amb. Greminger, President of the GPP Board and Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, on why connecting global peace hubs matters more than ever. Watch: youtu.be/atSFE4lR3ls Register: rb.gy/2rvdq3 @infooiip.bsky.social

Why Geneva & Vienna Must Work Together for Peace | Amb. Thomas Greminger

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Call for applications | Media Literacy Incubator Vienna 📅 June 25, 2026 📍 oiip, Vienna We invite participants aged 18-30 to join this initiative on disinformation, extremism, and their impact on democracy. 🔗 More information at: shorturl.at/1kW7q #callforapplication #medialiteracy #oiip #tepsa

📚🇪🇺 Wie kann Europa seine Sicherheit in Zeiten geopolitischer Umbrüche stärken? Unser neues Buch „Security, Defence, and the Future of Europe – Views from the Capitals “ bündelt Perspektiven aus 42 Ländern zu Resilienz, strategischer Autonomie und Ukraine. Mehr Infos 👉 tinyurl.com/bdfpj35v

🚨 Registrations are now open! Join us for Geneva Peace Forum meets Vienna on 3 June 2026 at the Parky Hyatt Vienna and online. 🔗 Register now: www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-meets... @infooiip.bsky.social

NATO 2026: What comes next? Europe’s security landscape is shifting — fast. As debates move from if to how quickly the U.S. might scale back, key questions emerge: What does this mean for NATO? For Europe’s role? Learn more and apply 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/academy/tran...

👉 An Age of Liminality Trend Analysis by @cengizgunay.bsky.social, Tizian Metzner & Theresa Rauch We’re no longer in a stable world order — we’re in between worlds. Old rules of politics no longer hold. So what does agency look like now? Read more 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...

🎙️ New in our Trends in 2026 podcast series: Foreign Policy and Emerging Security Architectures From Central Asia to Ukraine, this "podcast-trends in 2026 series" explores shifting alliances and global tensions shaping today’s world. Listen: www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...

Join us tomorrow at 5pm at the oiip for this panel discussion: Hybrid Threats, the role of AI and EU responses Daniela Pisoiu, oiip Miron Lakomy, Institute of Political Sciences, the University of Silesia, Poland Ali Fisher, Extreme Realms at Human Cognition Ltd www.oiip.ac.at/events/hybri...

We are proud to co-organize the 2026 Geneva Peace Week ‘Geneva meets Vienna” in Vienna on 3 June 2026, together with its principal initiator the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform (GPP) @gpplatform.ch Please save the date! More information on the program and the registration modalities to come soon!

At yesterday’s panel at wiiw on the Geopolitical and Economic Consequences of the US–Israeli War on Iran, oiip Director @cengizgunay.bsky.social highlighted the lack of strategy in the Trump administration and its global economic implications.

🌍 Public Panel Discussion: Is the EU Ready? Security, Enlargement, and Europe’s Geopolitical Responsibility 📅 Register now and join the discussion! www.oiip.ac.at/events/is-th...

oiip Academy Module 8: The Wider Horn of Africa – Geopolitics, Political Risk and Business Environments 11 June 2026 Facilitator: Jan Pospisil Vienna | online Registration open now 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/academy/geop...

oiip Academy Module 7: Transatlantic Geopolitics: the Future of NATO, Big Tech, and Global Competition 28 May 2026 Facilitators: Johannes Späth & Emiliano Alessandri Information & Registration: www.oiip.ac.at/academy/tran...

Register for upcoming oiip Academy Module 6: Geopolitics of Rare Earths and Critical Materials 30 April 2026 from 9am-5pm Vienna or online Facilitator: Hanna Murat Information & registration: www.oiip.ac.at/academy/geop...

2026 – Die Welt in Unordnung: Kriege, Machpolitik und Autoritarismus, eine Zeitenwende? Trends, Risiken und Handlungsoptionen für Europa und Österreich 16. März 2026 um 17:00 am oiip @cengizgunay.bsky.social @vedrandzihic.bsky.social 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/events/2026-...

South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession? Our colleague Jan Pospisil, who has studied the country’s politics and power-sharing agreements, explains what’s in place 👇 theconversation.com/south-sudan-...

South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession?

South Sudan’s laws provide a 48-hour window to name a successor to guarantee continuity with minimal friction.

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Im März gehen wir wieder auf Buchtour. Leipziger Buchmesse, Kreisky Forum etc. Hier die Termine - und sagt es weiter ✌️ @krstorevic.bsky.social @danijelmajic.bsky.social @ballaballa-balkan.bsky.social @vedrandzihic.bsky.social @infooiip.bsky.social @bpb.de

We are launching a new project 📣 #ChangingTIDE: Together to Inform, Debunk & Empower 👉 Over the next 1️⃣8️⃣ months, we will host events to equip citizens with media literacy skills 🔗 tepsa.eu/projects/cha... @oegfe.bsky.social @infooiip.bsky.social @icds-tallinn.bsky.social @edmoireland.bsky.social

Module 5 | oiip Academy Geopolitics and Political Risks in East Asia Facilitator: Thomas Eder 🗓 12 March 2026 A few places are still available! Sign up now 👉https://www.oiip.ac.at/academy/module-geopolitics-political-risks/

Find here our latest Trend Report 12 by Loïc Simonet: The War in Ukraine: The Moment of Truth in 2026? #Russia–#Ukraine war, #ceasefire, #escalation, #EU, #US Link 👉 www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/...