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Laurens De Rouck Surviving the Spring·International Relations & DiplomacyNew
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Sean Thiltgen Cyberattacks on EU Critical Infrastructure·Artificial Intelligence & CybersecurityNew
Luis Weinert A New Challenge for the DRC·Sub-Saharan AfricaNew
Sienna Leesberg How effective have the EU’s Sanctions against Russia really been ·Europe
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The Middle-Power Moment
Surviving the Spring27 AugInternational Conference on Humanitarian Aid and Service
Airbus Defence Summit 2026 Event Report
Cyberattacks on EU Critical InfrastructureTue 25 Aug 2026
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How effective have the EU’s Sanctions against Russia really been
Fed, Not Informed
The EU and the Limits of Mediation
China’s Reactions to US Belligerence under Trump22 AugEuropean Alpbach Forum
US sanctions and Venezuela’s energy security?Tue 25 Aug 2026
The Middle-Power Moment
Surviving the Spring27 AugInternational Conference on Humanitarian Aid and Service
Airbus Defence Summit 2026 Event Report
Cyberattacks on EU Critical InfrastructureTue 25 Aug 2026
A New Challenge for the DRC31 AugSpace Policy
How effective have the EU’s Sanctions against Russia really been 
No degree yet · University of Vienna/Vienna University of Business and Economics
Roman Hanke is a final-year Law student at the University of Vienna and a third-year International Business Administration student at WU Vienna, specializing in international and European law as well as global affairs. He currently works at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s Vienna office and contributes to the STEAR Think Tank. With a strong focus on peace and security, global challenges, and Europe–East Asia relations, he aspires to pursue a career in international affairs.
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