Past Events

	Title	Date	Type	Speakers
	Abolitionism and the Possibility of Radical Futures? From a Politics of Fear and Exclusion to One of Care	Mon, 28.10.2024, 15:30	Seminars and Colloquia	Teresa Degenhardt Ayşe Çağlar	Abolitionism and the Possibility of Radical Futures? From a Politics of Fear and Exclusion to One of Care Fellows' Colloquium with Teresa Degenhardt Mon, 28.10.2024, 15:30 Speakers: Teresa Degenhardt Ayşe Çağlar Series: Seminars and Colloquia This Fellows Colloquium addressed current societal struggles around migration, border control, and the rise of populist politics. Teresa Degenhardt explored the concept of abolitionism, asking whether a future beyond the nation-state and its criminal justice and border infrastructures is possible. Read more
Abolitionism and the Possibility of Radical Futures? From a Politics of Fear and Exclusion to One of Care Fellows' Colloquium with Teresa Degenhardt Mon, 28.10.2024, 15:30 Speakers: Teresa Degenhardt Ayşe Çağlar Series: Seminars and Colloquia This Fellows Colloquium addressed current societal struggles around migration, border control, and the rise of populist politics. Teresa Degenhardt explored the concept of abolitionism, asking whether a future beyond the nation-state and its criminal justice and border infrastructures is possible. Read more
	Part III: Framing Balkan Biographies or Mission Possible: Rogue Nation	Fri, 25.10.2024, 18:00	Lecture	Ivan Vejvoda Maria Todorova	Part III: Framing Balkan Biographies or Mission Possible: Rogue Nation IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Fri, 25.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Ivan Vejvoda Maria Todorova Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences alluded to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
Part III: Framing Balkan Biographies or Mission Possible: Rogue Nation IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Fri, 25.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Ivan Vejvoda Maria Todorova Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences alluded to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
	Part II: Measuring the Balkans or Mission Possible: Dead Reckoning	Wed, 23.10.2024, 18:00	Lecture	Maria Todorova Philipp Ther	Part II: Measuring the Balkans or Mission Possible: Dead Reckoning IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Wed, 23.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Maria Todorova Philipp Ther Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences alluded to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
Part II: Measuring the Balkans or Mission Possible: Dead Reckoning IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Wed, 23.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Maria Todorova Philipp Ther Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences alluded to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
	MQ Talks: Philipp Blom in Conversation with Ivan Krastev	Tue, 22.10.2024, 18:00	Panels and Discussions	Ivan Krastev Philipp Blom	MQ Talks: Philipp Blom in Conversation with Ivan Krastev Twenty-First Century Vertigo Tue, 22.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Ivan Krastev Philipp Blom Series: Panels and Discussions There is a widespread feeling that the early 21st century, our own time, is torn between two world orders, one in decay, the other not yet established, or not yet understood. Philipp Blom was in conversation with IWM Permanent Fellow Ivan Krastev about the social, cultural, and political tensions that could end democracy and usher in autocracy, and what can be done to strengthen social cohesion in times of crisis. Read more
MQ Talks: Philipp Blom in Conversation with Ivan Krastev Twenty-First Century Vertigo Tue, 22.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Ivan Krastev Philipp Blom Series: Panels and Discussions There is a widespread feeling that the early 21st century, our own time, is torn between two world orders, one in decay, the other not yet established, or not yet understood. Philipp Blom was in conversation with IWM Permanent Fellow Ivan Krastev about the social, cultural, and political tensions that could end democracy and usher in autocracy, and what can be done to strengthen social cohesion in times of crisis. Read more
	When “Elsewhere” moved “Everywhere”: Eastern Europe as a Locality of Epistemic Innovations in an Era of National States	Mon, 21.10.2024, 16:00	Seminars and Colloquia	Ivan Krastev Małgorzata Mazurek	When “Elsewhere” moved “Everywhere”: Eastern Europe as a Locality of Epistemic Innovations in an Era of National States Fellows' Colloquium with Małgorzata Mazurek Mon, 21.10.2024, 16:00 Speakers: Ivan Krastev Małgorzata Mazurek Series: Seminars and Colloquia In this Fellows' Colloquium discussion, Małgorzata Mazurek focused on the little illuminated history of scholars from Central/Eastern/Southeastern Europe in social scientific innovation. Utilizing the geography of knowledge, Mazurek identified Eastern Europe as a key locus for thinking about the modern world. Read more
When “Elsewhere” moved “Everywhere”: Eastern Europe as a Locality of Epistemic Innovations in an Era of National States Fellows' Colloquium with Małgorzata Mazurek Mon, 21.10.2024, 16:00 Speakers: Ivan Krastev Małgorzata Mazurek Series: Seminars and Colloquia In this Fellows' Colloquium discussion, Małgorzata Mazurek focused on the little illuminated history of scholars from Central/Eastern/Southeastern Europe in social scientific innovation. Utilizing the geography of knowledge, Mazurek identified Eastern Europe as a key locus for thinking about the modern world. Read more
	Wohin Steuert Österreich Nach der Wahl?	Sun, 20.10.2024, 11:00	Panels and Discussions	Edit Inotai, Thomas Köck, Heidi Glück, Oliver Rathkolb, Petra Stuiber	Wohin Steuert Österreich Nach der Wahl? Europa im Diskurs Sun, 20.10.2024, 11:00 Speakers: Edit Inotai, Thomas Köck, Heidi Glück, Oliver Rathkolb, Petra Stuiber Series: Panels and Discussions Die Nationalratswahlen läuten eine Zäsur in Österreichs politischer Landschaft ein. Allein die Ausgangslage ist seit der EU-Wahl im Juni unübersichtlich. ÖVP, FPÖ und SPÖ lagen da nahezu gleichauf – mit Vorteil für die Freiheitlichen. Wohin steuert Österreich nach der Wahl? Read more
Wohin Steuert Österreich Nach der Wahl? Europa im Diskurs Sun, 20.10.2024, 11:00 Speakers: Edit Inotai, Thomas Köck, Heidi Glück, Oliver Rathkolb, Petra Stuiber Series: Panels and Discussions Die Nationalratswahlen läuten eine Zäsur in Österreichs politischer Landschaft ein. Allein die Ausgangslage ist seit der EU-Wahl im Juni unübersichtlich. ÖVP, FPÖ und SPÖ lagen da nahezu gleichauf – mit Vorteil für die Freiheitlichen. Wohin steuert Österreich nach der Wahl? Read more
	Part I: Tracing the Balkans or Mission Possible: Fallout	Wed, 16.10.2024, 18:00	Lecture	Maria Todorova Misha Glenny	Part I: Tracing the Balkans or Mission Possible: Fallout IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Wed, 16.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Maria Todorova Misha Glenny Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences allude to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
Part I: Tracing the Balkans or Mission Possible: Fallout IWM Lectures in Human Sciences Wed, 16.10.2024, 18:00 Speakers: Maria Todorova Misha Glenny Series: Lecture The titles of Maria Todorova's IWM Lectures in Human Sciences allude to Mission Impossible, the Tom Cruise film series. While it is impossible to perform his physical stunts, the tricky mountainous terrain of the Balkans and their trickier history offer enough vertigo. But Gadamer is there, with his defense of humanities, with his thoughts on tradition, prejudice, experience, dialogue, negotiation, reciprocity, situatedness, and the fusion of horizons. Read more
	Der Preis unserer Freiheit	Mon, 14.10.2024, 19:00	Panels and Discussions	Yuri AndrukhovychCornelius Hell	Der Preis unserer Freiheit Lesung und Gespräch mit Juri Andruchowytsch Mon, 14.10.2024, 19:00 Speakers: Yuri AndrukhovychCornelius Hell Series: Panels and Discussions Juri Andruchowytsch las aus seinem Essayband "Der Preis unserer Freiheit" (Suhrkamp). Anschließend folgte ein Gespräch mit Cornelius Hell. Read more

	Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán: An Asymmetric Interdependence	Mon, 14.10.2024, 16:00	Seminars and Colloquia	Francesca De Benedetti Ivan Krastev	Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán: An Asymmetric Interdependence Fellows' Colloquium with Francesca De Benedetti Mon, 14.10.2024, 16:00 Speakers: Francesca De Benedetti Ivan Krastev Series: Seminars and Colloquia In this Fellows' Colloquium, Francesca De Benedetti discussed the “Orbanization” of Italy and how Giorgia Meloni is using Viktor Orbán’s illiberal playbook. Meloni at first downplayed her relations with Hungary to gain credibility, but the strategies of Fidesz and Brothers of Italy belie a set of close connections. Read more
Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán: An Asymmetric Interdependence Fellows' Colloquium with Francesca De Benedetti Mon, 14.10.2024, 16:00 Speakers: Francesca De Benedetti Ivan Krastev Series: Seminars and Colloquia In this Fellows' Colloquium, Francesca De Benedetti discussed the “Orbanization” of Italy and how Giorgia Meloni is using Viktor Orbán’s illiberal playbook. Meloni at first downplayed her relations with Hungary to gain credibility, but the strategies of Fidesz and Brothers of Italy belie a set of close connections. Read more
	Explanation for Everything	Wed, 09.10.2024, 19:30	Visual and Performing Arts	Misha Glenny Réka Kinga Papp	Explanation for Everything Film Screening and Discussion Wed, 09.10.2024, 19:30 Speakers: Misha Glenny Réka Kinga Papp Series: Visual and Performing Arts Explanation for Everything is a sharp and multi-layered portrait of a socially divided Hungary. In this award-winning film, director Gábor Reisz tells the story of Ábel, a student struggling with his final exams. The film screening was be followed by a discussion between IWM Rector Misha Glenny and Réka Kinga Papp, a Hungarian journalist, author, and broadcaster specializing in environmental, social, and human rights. Read more
Explanation for Everything Film Screening and Discussion Wed, 09.10.2024, 19:30 Speakers: Misha Glenny Réka Kinga Papp Series: Visual and Performing Arts Explanation for Everything is a sharp and multi-layered portrait of a socially divided Hungary. In this award-winning film, director Gábor Reisz tells the story of Ábel, a student struggling with his final exams. The film screening was be followed by a discussion between IWM Rector Misha Glenny and Réka Kinga Papp, a Hungarian journalist, author, and broadcaster specializing in environmental, social, and human rights. Read more