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This panel discusses the results of the election as well as its significance for the EU in terms of Poland’s ambitions to shift power to the east and the EU’s own external policies, especially regarding its Eastern Neighborhood. Finally, the experts from Ukraine and Belarus respectively analyze Polish-Ukrainian and Polish-Belarusian relations as seen by Poland’s interlocutors from these two countries.
The Russian attack on Ukraine is not only reshaping the Western-led international order. It has raised new questions about the EU's ambition to become a geopolitical power with strategic autonomy, at least in the short and medium term. But it has also brought into focus the necessary inclusion of new actors – labelled collectively under the rather misleading term of the Global South – into processes of strengthening elements of international order but also of building peace in Europe. The continent is not anymore the stable exception in a disorderly world, but part of a global struggle, in need of stabilising efforts from outside.
The topic of the event will encompass Karcic’s research on the genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the presence of far-right symbols, and the nationalism/extremism in the Southeastern European region, with a particular focus on its implications for the European Union (EU). This discussion will delve into the complex dynamics shaping the region and the EU, shedding light on the historical context of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian genocide, the resurgence of right-wing extremism, and the overall political situation. Moreover, the event will explore how these factors affect the broader European landscape, emphasizing the EU's role and its interests in Southeastern Europe, but also the upcoming 2024 EU Parliament elections.
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia through the mediation of the Republic of China was a major political event in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, and a success for diplomacy in general. Both, the US and the EU missed the opportunity to play a major diplomatic role because they are caught in their definition of a “rule-based order”, which means only working with states one agrees with.
Amidst a mounting U.S. military buildup in the Gulf region, some security analysts are sounding the alarm bells, warning of a perilous escalation with Iran that could have far-reaching consequences. The situation has experts on edge as they observe unfolding developments and assess the potential fallout of the delicate geopolitical balance. With tensions spiraling, the intensified American presence holds the power to ignite conflict. Or will it contain Iran? And what does it mean for regional and global security? Let’s analyze it further. We are joined now by Heinz Gärtner - Professor, who teaches among others in the Department of Political Science at the University of Vienna.
Professor Heinz Gärtner and Pascal discuss the 2023 Brics Summit meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa and the stunning successes it brought about. Especially the inclusion of Saudi Arabia and Iran—two arch enemies—in this emerging bloc is a stunning success. Meanwhile, Europe mostly ignores the tectonic shifts in international relations. Let's see how long they can turn a cold shoulder to this challenge.
