Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda

Institute for Human Sciences, Ivan Vejvoda

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Episodes 51

Avg. Duration 38m

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Since Nov 2020

Latest Episode Aug 2025

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At this pivotal moment for Europe and the liberal democratic order, this podcast series from the Institute For Human Sciences explores the undercurrents, tensions and dilemmas that the continent is facing and will will face in the near term. In conversation with leading figures in the field, civil society pioneer Ivan Vejvoda is your guide to the diverse and complex preoccupations of an uncertain time.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 50: Post-Enlightenment Hungary with Péter Krekó

Aug 06, 2025 41m

Discussion Highlights:Post-Enlightenment era: Shift from fact-driven, technocratic politics to emotional, myth-based narratives; “new romanticism” as politics serving emotional needs.Tribal politics:…

Episode 49: Defending the European Miracle: Borders, Asylum, and Security with Gerald Knaus

Jul 16, 2025 47m

Discussion Highlights:Building Schengen: Origins in the Coal and Steel Community (1952), the Treaty of Rome (1958), and the Schengen Agreement (1995), creating 16,000 km of invisible internal borders…

Episode 48: Europe's Demographic Reckoning with Tim Judah

Jun 25, 2025 38m

Discussion Highlights:Demographic megatrends: Population is shrinking and aging across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe; fertility rates remain low and often below replacement levels. Some…

Episode 47: Demography, Europe, and the Western Balkans’ Future with Alida Vračić

Jun 04, 2025 43m

Discussion Highlights:Global demographic megatrends include aging populations, declining fertility rates, and diverging regional population dynamics.Migration patterns involve both forced…

Episode 46: Youth, The Diaspora, and Bosnia’s Political Future with Teresa Reiter

Apr 22, 2025 39m

Discussion Highlights:Idemo!'s Mission: Building bridges between Austria and the Western Balkans.Democratic Challenges: Addressing political instability and ethnic divisions in the region.Diaspora…

Episode 45: European Struggles in the Age of Trump with Niccolò Milanese

Mar 26, 2025 40m

Episode NotesDiscussion Highlights:Europe’s Democratic Challenges: How can the EU defend its core values against rising authoritarianism?Ukraine’s Struggle and Global Freedom: Why does Ukraine’s…

Episode 44: Defense of Democracy in Central Europe and the US with Leszek Jażdżewski

Feb 12, 2025 40m

Discussion Highlights:Trump’s Return and European Security: How could another Trump presidency impact NATO and EU defense policy?Poland’s Role in the EU: What can Poland’s upcoming EU presidency…

Episode 43: Trump, Orbán, and Tainted Democracy with Zsuzsanna Szelényi

Jan 29, 2025 44m

Discussion Highlights:Trump’s Return and European Security: How prepared is Europe for another Trump presidency?Hungary’s Role in the EU: Orbán’s strategy of balancing economic dependence on Europe…

Episode 42: Europe’s Strategic Autonomy and Transatlantic Relations with Stefan Lehne

Jan 15, 2025 45m

Discussion Highlights:Europe’s preparedness for a potential second Trump presidency.Challenges to EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations.The influence of defense contracts and energy…

Episode 41: Europe Under Trump: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities with Rosa Balfour

Nov 27, 2024 47m

Discussion Highlights:Europe’s preparedness—or lack thereof—for the second Trump presidency.Challenges to EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations.The role of defense contracts and energy…

Episode 40: Strengthening European Defense with Nicole Koenig

Nov 13, 2024 34m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda welcomes Nicole Koenig, Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference, to discuss the evolving landscape of European…

Episode 39: Wartime Economics and Frontline Realities in Ukraine with Luke Cooper

Oct 30, 2024 44m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by historical scientist Luke Cooper to discuss Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and…

Episode 38: Political Shifts in Slovakia with Grigorij Mesežnikov

Oct 16, 2024 42m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda speaks with Grigorij Mesežnikov, political scientist and president of the Institute for Public Affairs, about the political…

Episode 37: Europe, China, and the Future of Global Politics with Sławomir Sierakowski

Aug 21, 2024 40m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, host Ivan Vejvoda is joined by Sławomir Sierakowski, a distinguished Polish sociologist, public intellectual, and founder of Kritika…

Episode 36: Transitology in the 21st Century with Philippe C. Schmitter

Jul 17, 2024 40m

In this episode, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by Philippe C. Schmitter to discuss the current state and future of democracy, particularly in the context of rising populism and authoritarianism. Known for…

Episode 35: Orbán, Populism, and the Legal Path to Autocracy with Kim Lane Scheppele

Jul 03, 2024 47m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Kim Lane Scheppele, the Lawrence S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University.…

Episode 34: Populism and Political Disorder with Erik Jones

Jun 12, 2024 39m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda, the host speaks with Erik Jones, director of the Schuman Center for Advanced Studies at the European University in…

Episode 33: Building Resilient Movements with Ivan Marović

May 29, 2024 43m

In this episode of the "Vienna Coffee House Conversations" podcast, Ivan Vejvoda interviews Ivan Marović, executive director of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, about his experiences…

Episode 32: The Evil of History with Ruth Wodak

May 15, 2024 41m

Kicking off the second half of season three where we will look beyond the ranks of Europe's Futures' fellows to bring you conversations from thought leaders and key thinkers across the academic and…

Episode 31: Reinventing Democracy with Ieva Česnulaitytė

Jan 10, 2024 31m

In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda hosts Ieva Česnulaitytė, Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation, for a discussion of current issues facing the…

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