Gerald Knaus – How Europe should deal with the Ukrainian refugee influx
Migration expert Gerald Knaus on the situation of the Ukrainian refugees, the reactions in Europe and the importance of an international refugee coordinator.
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War in Ukraine – Ukrainian history, refugees, gas for Ruble, Russia is not Putin
Political scientist Prof. Mangott gives a brief overview of the Ukrainian history, takes a look at the possible weakness of Russian warfare and the situation of the refugees and explains why Russia is not Putin.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gärtner – War in Ukraine: Little hope for peace
This week we welcome political scientist Prof. Dr. Heinz Gärtner, who will explore with us the possible ways out of the war in Ukraine - unfortunately he cannot spread much optimism.
War in Ukraine – What will be the costs of Peace?
How is the military situation on the ground in Ukraine? How are the prospects for peace? And what is the role of the orthodox church in Putins power circle? Russia expert Prof. Gerhard Mangott explains those topics and much more.
War in Ukraine – Current situation and possible outcomes
On March 1st 2022 VIPAC journalists Sascha Stipsits and Mag. Christian Janisch interviewed political science professor Gerhard Mangott, one of the leading Austrian policy experts on Russia and international affairs, on Russia´s war against Ukraine.
Kazakhstan, Ukraine and the NATO-Russia talks
In this conversation with political science professor Gerhard Mangott we analyze the protests in Kazakhstan and revisit the political standoff between Russia and Ukraine. We take a look at the ongoing Russia-NATO talks on the Ukraine crisis and discuss why the EU is not taken seriously as a politcial player by Russia and the USA.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Reviewing the odds for a major crisis
Political Scientist Dr. Gerhard Mangott reviews the stages that led to the growing tensions between Russia and the Ukraine and takes a look at the role of the USA, China and the European Union in that conflict.
Ukraine versus Russia: Can there be a real war?
Univ.Prof. Dr. Gerhard Mangott looks back at the history of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, analyzes the current tensions after the Russian mobilisation and gives his evaluation of why Russia has reacted like that.
Inside Russia – Mag. Matthias Penkin
Matthias Penkin talks with us about Putin and Russian politics, Russias relations to Ukraine, China, and the USA and its problems with the Corona-vaccination and the economic dependency on raw materials.
Who is Alexei Navalny?
Political scientist Gerhard Mangott explains Alexei Navalny's position within the Russian opposition, his strengths and weaknesses, his historic mission and why he came back to Russia.
Iran Nuclear Deal – How to make it work again?
Is there a chance for the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) to be reactivated? What are the requirements to make it work? And which expectations do the participating parties have?
Fortress Europe – Current Migration Trends and European Responses
A panel of experts discusses migration on a factual basis and explains possible solutions for coming migration waves.