Europe is facing a rising tide of insecurity—from the looming threat of armed conflict to the growing power of fascist and right‑wing movements. But in a world where disorder seems to be spreading, do we truly have reason to panic? In this panel discussion, Stephanie Fenkart, Emran Feroz, and Natascha Strobl unpack the fears gripping Europe today, exploring their roots and their impact on society. They bring in voices and perspectives from people who live under constant oppression, war, and terror—offering sobering insights, unexpected parallels, and lessons we might not otherwise see from within our own, still relatively sheltered, reality.
Worlds in disorder. Understanding times of political change and uncertainty / Natascha Strobl (AT), Emran Feroz (DE), Stephanie Fenkart (AT); Moderator: Josef Mühlbauer (AT), Photo: flap
Panel Discussion
Worlds in disorder. Understanding times of political change and uncertainty
Natascha Strobl (AT), Emran Feroz (DE), Stephanie Fenkart (AT); Moderator: Josef Mühlbauer (AT)
POSTCITY, First Floor, Conference Hall
Mi. 3. Sep. 2025
13:50
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14:40
Sprache //
EN
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Photo: Franz Oss Photography
Emran Feroz
Emran Feroz is a journalist, war reporter, and author focusing on Afghanistan and the region.
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Photo: Stephanie Fenkart
Stephanie Fenkart
Stephanie Fenkart has been the Director of the International Institute for Peace (IIP) since 2016. She has an MA in Development Studies from the University of Vienna and an MA in Human Rights from the Danube University, Krems. She is alsoa member of the Advisory Committee for Strategy and Security Policy of the Scientific Commission at the Austrian Armed Forces (BMLV) and currently serves as Chair of the Board of The Balkan Forum, Prishtina.
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Photo: Uni Graz/Roland Radlinger
Josef Mühlbauer
Josef Mühlbauer is a political scientist and peace researcher at the University of Graz, as well as a speaker, moderator, and author. He has published books including Zur imperialen Lebensweise (2022) and Kritische Friedensforschung (2024). He lectures internationally, including at the Universities of Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Graz. He hosts the YouTube channel Varna Peace Institute.
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Photo: Christopher Glanzl
Natascha Strobl
Natascha Strobl, born in Vienna in 1985, is a political scientist and writer. She writes for publications including Der Standard, Zeit Online, and taz.
