Peace Matters - A Podcast on Contemporary Geopolitics and International Relations

By InternationaI Institute for Peace in Vienna

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‘Peace Matters’ is a podcast on contemporary geopolitics and international relations. Focusing on current developments around the world, it brings you in-depth analysis from leading experts in Europe and beyond. Hosted by Vienna-based International Institute for Peace, it discusses the most pressing global challenges with decision-makers, academics, diplomats, civil society activists and other stakeholders. Tune in to discussions on issues and threats that concern us all! Since this is a truly global but also Austrian podcast, some episodes are released in English, others in German.

Episode Date
Armenia at a Crossroads: Elections, Russia, and the EU. Christoph Bilban and Hannes Meissner
May 22, 2026
Trump’s World: Strategy, Chaos, or Both? From Iran to NATO and Beyond. Edward Knudsen
Apr 20, 2026
Sixteen Years Later: Is Hungary Ready for Change? Andrea Pető
Mar 24, 2026
Trusting Democracy in 2026. Tamara Kamatovic
Feb 27, 2026
Democratizing Security in Europe. Teresa Coratella and Tomasz Kowalik
Jan 29, 2026
Austria and Europe: Neutrality in Question. Ralph Janik and Christoph Schwarz
Dec 18, 2025
30 Years After Dayton: Bosnia & Herzegovina Today. Ferenc Nemeth & Dennis Miskic
Nov 29, 2025
Cyprus Divided – Fifty Years of Stalemate and the Search for Peace. Ahmet Sözen
Oct 17, 2025
Ethiopia – The Fabric of Ethiopia under Stress. Moges Zewdu Teshome
Sep 30, 2025
Israel/Iran – Wie der Nahostkonflikt die internationale Politik herausfordert. Heinz Gärtner & Adham Hamed
Jul 11, 2025
Schutzschirm und Schattenseiten – Europas nukleares Dilemma. Alexander Kmentt & Gustav Gressel
Jun 13, 2025
Foreign Policy and Domestic Power: Understanding Turkey Today. Cengiz Günay & Sabine Kroissenbrunner
May 19, 2025
BRICS Explained: Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Ingrid D'Hooghe and Ksenia Radchenkova
Apr 22, 2025
Weltmacht China: konfrontativ oder kooperativ?
Mar 27, 2025
Voices of Dissent: Unpacking the Protests Shaping Serbia's Future. Ivan Vejvoda & Lura Pollozhani
Feb 27, 2025
Syrien im Umbruch: Neue Machtverhältnisse und ihre Folgen für den Nahen Osten. Thomas Schmidinger & Salah Farho
Jan 15, 2025
Poland Rising: Democracy, Peace, and Leadership in Europe. Wojciech Przybylski & Maciej Kisiliowski
Dec 10, 2024
Echoes Across the Atlantic: The Trump Election and Its Impact on Europe. Vivien A. Schmidt & Hannes Swoboda
Nov 13, 2024
Unpacking the South Caucasus: Geopolitics, Neighbors and the EU's Role. Maia Panjikidze & Zaur Shiriyev
Oct 21, 2024
The Climate Crisis: Does It Unite or Divide Humanity? Sophia Stanger & Sabrina Kaschowitz
Sep 30, 2024
PeaceTech: Buzzword or Breakthrough? Nathan Coyle & Bernardo Venturi
Jul 25, 2024
Israel and Palestine: Imagining peace? Omer Bartov & Hannes Swoboda
Jun 27, 2024
EU Elections: The EU’s Role in the World after 2024. Misha Glenny & Christos Katsioulis
May 31, 2024
EU Elections: Enlargement for Peace? Kristof Bender & Milena Mihajlovic
May 16, 2024
EU Elections: The Orbánization of Europe? Péter Krekó & Paul Schmidt
May 09, 2024
EU Wahl und die Zukunft Europas: Evelyn Regner & Lena Schilling
May 02, 2024
Russia`s War against Ukraine: Where are We Now? Mangott & Grieveson
Mar 28, 2024
Humanitäre Hilfe und Außenpolitik in Zeiten von Krieg. Bayr & Wank
Feb 28, 2024
Adjusting to a Changing Global Order: The United Nations and International Law. Kane & Janik
Jan 30, 2024
South Caucasus_3. Georgia at a Crossroads: Looking East or West? Meister & Akhvlediani
Jan 24, 2024
South Caucasus_2. Turkey and Russia as Regional Powers. Aydin & Krivosheev
Jan 24, 2024
South Caucasus_1. Is Peace Possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan? De Waal & Hess Sargsyan
Jan 24, 2024
Neutralität in einer neuen geopolitischen Realität. Gärtner & Lottaz
Jan 24, 2024
Quo Vadis, Belarus?
Jan 24, 2024
Space Race: Sicherheitspolitische Implikationen des Weltraums. Mischkulnig & Schwarz
Jan 24, 2024
Radicalization/Nationalism/Genocide - A Threat to Europe? Ebner & Karcic
Jan 24, 2024
Nuclear Weapons in Belarus and Mutiny in Russia - Insecurity for Europe? Preiherman & Dienes
Jan 24, 2024
Frau Macht Frieden. Brunner & Grün
Jan 24, 2024
Elections in Turkey - A New Approach to Domestic and Foreign Policy? Hartmann & Akyavas
Jan 24, 2024
Kosovo und Serbien - Ist ein stabiler Frieden möglich? Lunacek & Dzihic
Jan 24, 2024
Nuklearwaffen im Fokus: Zwischen Atomwaffensperr- sowie Atomwaffenverbotsvertrag und neuer Aufrüstung. Jovin & Hajnoczi
Jan 24, 2024
One year of war in Ukraine: Does peace still matter? Reisner & Swoboda
Jan 24, 2024