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Lea Ypi to Hold Speech to Europe 2025
The IWM is pleased to announce that the Albanian-British political scientist and philosopher Lea Ypi will deliver this year's Speech to Europe. The event, which sees its fourth edition this year, will take place on the evening of 15 May on Vienna's…
New Episode of Future Discontinuous with Mark Medish on Trump's Second Term
A new episode of Future Discontinuous is out now! Tune in to learn about the profound changes brought by Trump’s second term in office so far.
Marking Three Years of Full-Scale War in Ukraine
What does it mean to mark three years of full-scale war in Ukraine? For the IWM, it is a moment to reaffirm its solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to advancing research on Ukrainian history, politics, and culture. Through our Ukraine in…
Are Ultra-Processed Foods the New Silent Killers, Rosie Boycott?
In this new episode of Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett are joined by journalist Rosie Boycott to discuss the Ultra-Processed Foods industry.
Who Has a Plan for Peace in the Middle East, Dahlia Scheindlin?
So many of us seem to be scrambling to understand where the world is heading. Decade-old certainties seem to crumble before our eyes. Perhaps we are reaching the moment that Karl Marx predicted when all that is solid melts into air. But don’t panic…
Leszek Jażdżewski on the Defense of Democracy in Central Europe and the US
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Leszek Jażdżewski, a journalist, political analyst, and editor-in-chief of Liberté!.
Coming Soon: New Season of the IWM and FALTER Podcast Series
A new season of Future Discontinuous will be launched this Friday, 14 February. The topics of this season will range from the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East to the dark side of our food industry, and the long history of popular revolts.…
Visiting Fellows Arriving in February
In February, seven new fellows will join the Institute. Learn more about their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to iwm-pr@iwm.at.
New Podcast Episode with Zsuzsanna Szelényi on the Rise of Illiberal Democracy
This podcast episode with Zsuzsanna Szelényi explores the potential impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on Europe, the security challenges facing the EU, and the rise of illiberal democracy.
Apply Now: The Most Documented War Symposium
We invite you to join the third annual symposium "The Most Documented War: Enacting Archives" to be held on 22–24 May in Lviv.
In Memoriam Martin Pollack (1944–2025)
The IWM community is deeply saddened by the death of Martin Pollack. As a writer, literary translator, and journalist, he was one of Austria’s most distinguished public intellectuals.
Listen Now: Stefan Lehne on Europe’s Strategic Autonomy
In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations podcast, Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Stefan Lehne, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe and former Austrian diplomat, to examine the challenges facing the European Union amid a period of persistent…