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. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the security track highlights of the Europe in the World Days; from Europe’s economic security and strategic sovereignty to the future of multilateralism, EU enlargement and EU-China relations. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will unveil its new interactive dashboard visualising over 20 years of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conferences. 12:15 to 12:30 Check-in & ordering of food; 12:30 to 13:00 Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme; 13:00 to 13:15 Presentation of AIES study; 13:15 to 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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Afternoon
War in Ukraine: Recent Developments and Scenarios for the Future
English 150
Two and a half years after Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an end of the war is still not in sight. Listen to an analysis of the current military situation and discuss its implications for Ukraine’s reconstruction, EU and NATO accession and options for peace.  //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and sufficient water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school (Volksschule).  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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14:00 - 16:30 War in Ukraine: Recent Developments and Scenarios for the Future
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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 Security Track highlights of the Austria in Europe Days, from the EU’s role in the Middle East to European defence and the tension between neutrality and European solidarity. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will present the latest findings of their research on European perceptions of Austria’s neutrality and security policy.  12:15 to 12:30: Check-in & ordering of food 12:30 to 13:00: Input by the hosts on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme 13:00 to 13:15: Presentation of the AIES study 13:15 to 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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