Concordia Contexts

Für die Reihe Concordia Contexts organisiert Außenpolitikexpertin Mirjana Tomic regelmäßig interaktive Expertengespräche zu aktuellen Themen aus den Bereichen Medien und Politik in Europa. Im Zentrum dieser für Journalist*innen und Expert*innen konzipierten Gespräche steht das Verständnis der jeweiligen lokalen Sichtweisen und Kontexten.

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Sergei Medvedev: Can Russia’s History Explain the Context for Understanding the Invasion of Ukraine?

Sergei Medvedev explains the historical context that could help understand the ongoing war and political developments in Russia. (10.5.2023)

Elections in Finland: Between happiness and the Russo-Ukrainian war

This expert seminar addresses both domestic and security issues. Does Finland fear the spillover of the war? How does the war affect the elections? (28.3.2023)

Concordia Contexts Conference: Independent Russian Journalists in Exile and in Russia:

Combatting propaganda, reaching audiences, informing, doing journalism or activism (6.3.2023)

Europe’s Migrants and Refugees: Integrating into European Societies

What are the criteria for becoming an integrated migrant in Europe? Debates, realities and perceptions in Sweden, Italy, Austria and France (14.2.2023)

A Conversation with Ivan Krastev, political scientist 2023: Europe’s Challenges and Choices

Ivan Krastev is one of the most influential European public intellectuals and political thinkers, political scientist and book author, chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies, Sofia, and Permanent Fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna (IWM). (11.1.2023)

Protests in China: A Conversation with Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu is an award winning journalist, media entrepreneur and founder of Mighty Voice LLC. She formerly worked at BBC, Initium Media, South China Morning Post among others. (30.11.2022)

Russo – Ukrainian War: US Policy Options and EU Plans

The Russo-Ukrainian war is entering its tenth month. US and EU have pledged to support Ukraine “as long as it takes”. What does this promise mean in practical terms? (29.11.2022)

„Europe’s winter challenges: energy, economy, and politics“ with Joseph E. Stiglitz

Bei dieser halbtägigen und hybriden Konferenz diskutierten internationale Expert*innen – darunter Nobelpreisträger Joseph E. Stiglitz – die drängendsten Herausforderungen für Europa (26.9.2022)

Elections in Italy: Democracy at Stake or Business as Usual?

Italy holds snap elections on 25 September 2022. Most opinion polls indicate that the far-right party with a fascist past, Fratelli d’ Italia could lead the new government. What can we expect? (15.9.2022)

Elections in Sweden: External and Internal Security Challenges

Sweden holds general elections on 11 September 2022: Which issues are of primary concerns for the voters and politicians? (6.9.2022)

Angelina Davydova: Russia’s Most Prominent Environmental and Climate Journalist

Angelina Davydova is the most prominent Russian environmental and climate journalist, writing for international media, NGOs and think-tanks. She co-hosts the English-language podcast The Eurasian Climate Brief. (11.7.2022)

War in Ukraine: Unity and Polarisations in Europe: Finland, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Czech Republic

Journalists and academics from five countries will explore the war’s impact on the political situation in their homelands: from newfound unity in Finland and Poland, to deepening polarisation in Bulgaria. (28.6.2022)

US Perspective on the War in Ukraine: Policy Choices, Political Debates, and Public Attitudes

Washington has pledged support for Ukraine and approved the biggest arms, economic and humanitarian aid package since 1945. It has also provided intelligence and training. What is the political and economic thinking behind the current policy decisions? (9.6.2022)

War in Ukraine: International Media Coverage

Since 24 February 2022, the war in Ukraine has been in the headlines of mainstream, alternative, general, specialized, international, national, and local media. How can the first three months of the coverage be evaluated? (24.5.2022)

Will Russia’s independent journalism survive the Kremlin’s crackdown?

Currently, Novaya Gazeta and Riga-based Meduza are the only remaining independent media outlets in Russia. What can they do now, as war escalates and Russophobia spreads? (10.3.2022)

Understanding RT: functioning, financing, narratives, goal, outreach, and impact

Stephen Hutchings, expert on Russian media and culture in a conversation about the Kremlin's international news medium: What's the modus operandi of RT and how big is its impact? (28.2.2022)

Elections in Hungary: What is at stake for the Voters and for Europe?

Expert background talk on the upcoming Hungarian elections and their impact in Europe. (24.2.2022)

Why do people migrate to Europe? Motives, Expectations and Realities: A Conversation with Melita H. Šunjić

Melita H. Šunjić is a communication expert specialized on designing information campaigns for different refugee groups: her field work focuses on motives that trigger migration, challenges along the journey and expectations/frustrations upon arrival. (15.2.2022)

The Future of the BBC: A conversation with Emily Bell

Daniela Kraus spricht mit der renommierten Medienexpertin Emily Bell über die Zukunft der durch den angekündigten Gebührenstopp existenziell bedrohten BBC. (10.2.2022)

European Contexts: Successes and Failures of Covid-19 Vaccinations Rates in Europe

Die Impfrate europäischer Staaten rangiert von 29% in Bulgarien bis zu 89% in Portugal. Wie kommt es zu diesen gewaltigen Unterschieden? Mirjana Tomic und Ivan Vejvoda haben spannende Gäste aus sechs Ländern eingeladen, um diese Frage zu erörtern. (3.2.2022)

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