Passion for Catalonia – Jordi Vilanova
Political activist Jordi Vilanova about his family history, his political involvement and the reasons that lead to the Catalonian independence movement.
Format - Interview
Mag. Matthias Penkin – Current situation in Russia and prospects for change
German-Russian political scientist Matthias Penkin about his impressions of Russia, the risk about speaking up, Putins speech on May 9th and the importance of staying in contact with the civil society of Russia.
War in Ukraine – Donbass offensive, delivery of weapons, Finnland, Sweden and NATO & Hungary, Serbia and Russia
Political scientist Gerhard Mangott on the Donbass offensive, the delivery of weapons, the prospects of Ukraine joining the EU, Finnland & Sweden joining NATO, and the relations between Hungary/Serbia and Russia after their elections.
Elections in Hungary – illiberal democracy on the rise
Independent journalist Lukács Csaba about the elections in Hungary, Orbans connection to Putin, the electoral system, the divided population and the effective propaganda machinery.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
Extinction Now: What, where, who & how?
We have met with genuine experts in the field of Ecology to shed some light on Extinction and Climate Crisis.
Dr. Heinz Gärtner – A changing world
We Invited the expert for international security matters, Dr. Heinz Gärtner, to talk with us about Neutrality, journalism, the Iran Deal and North Stream 2.
Art Goodtimes: With Art & Heart for all!
Art Goodtimes is a celebrated American poet, farmer and politician in Colorado.