Defence and Security of Austria and Beyond
Interview with Austrian Former Minister of Defence Werner Fasslabend
Former Minister Fasslabend discusses Austria’s role in European security and its tradition of neutrality. He highlights the importance of intelligence, civil-military collaboration, and EU cooperation. The interview reflects on strategic foresight and Austria’s evolving defense doctrine in light of recent conflicts.
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What Post-Brexit Britain Can Learn From the Past
Britain’s strategy has long relied on alliances, balancing Europe, and deterring Russia. Today, sustaining that approach requires adapting to new global realities and rebuilding domestic strength.
Rise of the Rest
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, this article explores how Ireland can leverage its strong relationship with the US to promote democratic values internationally. It argues that small states are not passive actors but influential partners capable of shaping global affairs through strategic diplomacy.
The Global Disorder Cycle
This article asks whether history follows recurring cycles of recession and expansion or unfolds by chance. It argues that downturns reflect a persistent cyclical pattern rather than isolated events, concluding that while these cycles evolve, their underlying logic remains constant.
From Managed Permanence to Managed Mobility
Can circular migration provide a viable policy response to pressures for refugee return in Germany? Circular migration is presented as a mechanism to reconcile migration control, labour demand, and refugee protection, but for forced migrants it is structurally undermined by legal, economic, and p…