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Opening Ceremony of the 2026 WIIS Austria Mentorship Programme

WIIS Austria has officially launched the Mentorship Programme 2026, marking a significant step in fostering the next generation of women leaders in peace, security, and international relations. The programme is designed to connect aspiring professionals with experienced mentors, creating a space for guidance, growth, and meaningful networking. The launch event brought together mentors, mentees, and […]

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5 Podcasts for Women in International Security

by Sandra Hochstöger As we have just made it through lockdown number three here in Austria, going for the notorious long walk has basically become the only passtime at hand outside our homes. When strolling around the same old streets, a good podcast can really freshen up the scenery. From entertaining to informative – here

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10 YouTube Channels you should subscribe to right now

by Emma Ethell YouTube can be a source for the modern man or woman to stay informed and involved with world news, an online community and fascinating information. However, it can be confusing and overwhelming trying to find a regular stream of quality information, because YouTube acts as the internet’s dumping ground for both excellent

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The 7 ultimate WIIS Austria Home Office Tips

Can you believe that we are already heading towards week six of COVID-19-lockdown-caused home office? Some have adapted quickly to the new situation, for some actually nothing has changed and others still struggle. For those of you that consider yourselves part of the latter group, a few WIIS Austria members have joined forces to provide

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Domestic Violence – an epidemic on its own.

by Sandra Hochstöger In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the places where we are supposed to be safest – our own homes – pose the biggest threat to the safety of many women and girls. UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently stated that lockdowns to suppress the virus trap many women with abusive partners. This

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The 5 Books on Top of our Reading List – March Edition

by Sandra Hochstöger and Jessica Grün Literature is a magical art. You can take a stranger’s story and make it your own, let it inspire you, mess you up or give you insights into new worlds that you could have never imagined. In this spirit, we have compiled a small reading list to share with

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10 Paid Internships in Vienna

by Sandra Hochstöger Getting your career started is not an easy endeavor. Especially in international relations, the infamous unpaid internship is a bitter pill one apparently has to swallow for professional progress. But is this true? Apart from it being socially exclusive (not everybody has the privilege to be able to work for free –

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NATO Engages: A Bird’s Eye View

– by Clodagh Quain On 3 December, the NATO Engages Consortium took place in central London ahead of a gathering of Heads of State and Government to mark NATO’s 70th anniversary. Clodagh Quain attended the events and brings us this behind the scenes look. On 3 December, the NATO Engages Consortium took place

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OSCE Recruitment Bootcamp

International organisations are popular employers for professionals in the field of international security. With a broad range of activities and global representation, they provide highly interesting job opportunities. Recruitment at these organisations, however, is highly competitive and can come across as a big hurdle for possible candidates. Thus, the OSCE Talent Management Section invited members

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Afghanistan – A long road to peace

by Sandra Hochstöger After one year of negotiations, President Trump recently declared the peace talks with the Taliban “dead”. How did it come this far and what does the future hold for Afghanistan? The terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 constitute a significant landmark for US foreign policy. In a series of four attacks, almost

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