Michael Gabriel Zinkanell

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© AIES
Director
Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES)

He manages one of the leading Austrian think tanks focusing on European security and defence policy. His expertise encompasses analysing geopolitical developments and hybrid threats, such as the security implications of disinformation, cyber-attacks, and artificial intelligence.

Michael Gabriel Zinkanell on the Schedule 2024

Sunday, 25. August

Starting times
Morning
Risky Business: Europe's Economic (In-)Security
English 180
The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have shown Europe’s dependencies in critical areas. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about “de-risking”: mitigating risks and limiting strategic dependencies. However, it’s still not clear what this would mean for Europe. How much de-risking is necessary to safeguard Europe’s economic security and when does de-risking itself become a risk to the economy?  //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school. 
Ort Alpbach , Buswendeplatz
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09:00 - 12:00 Risky Business: Europe's Economic (In-)Security
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Monday, 26. August

Starting times
Noon
Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far.12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants//INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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Evening
Relationship Status EU-China: It’s Complicated.
English 60
In its 2019 strategic outlook on EU-China relations, the European Commission described China as a partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival. Since then, China has become more repressive at home and more assertive abroad. Should the new Commission adapt its strategy? Listen to three different perspectives on EU-China relations and challenge the speakers with your questions.  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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18:30 - 19:30 Relationship Status EU-China: It’s Complicated.
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Wednesday, 28. August

Starting times
Afternoon
European Defence: Investing More, Better and European
English 60
In the ongoing war of attrition, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s attacks depends on Western military assistance. However, US support is stalling and could be further reduced after the elections. This gap has to be filled by European countries which also have to replenish their own arsenals. How can Europe make better use of the potential of its defence industry and deliver what is needed?  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Schrödinger-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 European Defence: Investing More, Better and European
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Thursday, 29. August

Starting times
Noon
Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far.12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants//INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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