Christoph Schwarz

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Research Fellow
Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy

He is a political scientist in the field of international relations. His current research explores the evolving role and significance of neutrality in the 21st century, particularly in relation to Austria within the context of European integration and contemporary geopolitical dynamics.

Christoph Schwarz on the Schedule 2024

Monday, 26. August

Starting times
Noon
Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the security track highlights of the Europe in the World Days; from Europe’s economic security and strategic sovereignty to the future of multilateralism, EU enlargement and EU-China relations. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will unveil its new interactive dashboard visualising over 20 years of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conferences. 12:15 to 12:30 Check-in & ordering of food; 12:30 to 13:00 Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme; 13:00 to 13:15 Presentation of AIES study; 13:15 to 13:45 Exchange among participants. //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer.  
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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Wednesday, 28. August

Starting times
Afternoon
Let Others Wage War For You, Thou, Happy Austria, Stay Neutral?
English 90
According to a poll, 72 % of Austrians expect other EU members to defend them in case of a military attack, but only 14 % say that Austria should support other EU members with armed troops. This attitude is also reflected in statements from government officials and could lead to Austria’s isolation. Time for an honest discussion about the tension between neutrality and solidarity and the consequences for Austrian security policy. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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14:00 - 15:30 Let Others Wage War For You, Thou, Happy Austria, Stay Neutral?
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Thursday, 29. August

Starting times
Noon
Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the Security Track highlights of the Austria in Europe Days, from the EU’s role in the Middle East to European defence and the tension between neutrality and European solidarity. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will present the latest findings of their research on European perceptions of Austria’s neutrality and security policy.  12:15 to 12:30: Check-in & ordering of food 12:30 to 13:00: Input by the hosts on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme 13:00 to 13:15: Presentation of the AIES study 13:15 to 13:45: Exchange among participants  //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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