Haroon Sheikh, Ruth Mampuys & Franco Algieri: SECURITY POLICY IN A FRAGMENTING WORLD ORDER

In cooperation with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Vienna

Eva Nowotny in conversation with Haroon Sheikh, Ruth Mampuys and Franco Algieri

SECURITY POLICY IN A FRAGMENTING WORLD ORDER 

Eva Nowotny will talk with Prof. Haroon Sheikh, Dr. Ruth Mampuys and Franco Algieri about Security Policy in a Fragmenting World Order, based on their report The Netherlands in a Fragmenting World Order. They will explore the evolving geopolitical landscape and its implications for national and international security strategies.

As global power dynamics shift and traditional alliances face new challenges, countries like the Netherlands and Austria must navigate in an increasingly complex world. With fragmentation occurring across political, economic, and ideological lines, security policy requires a recalibrated approach—one that balances national interests, international cooperation, and societal resilience.

Join us for an insightful talk featuring expert analysis on how states can adapt their security policies in the face of emerging threats, including geopolitical rivalries, technological disruptions, and shifting global alliances. The discussion will address Austria’s and the Netherlands‘ strategic positions and the broader European response to these challenges.

Eva Nowotny, Ambassador ret., Vice-President of Bruno Kreisky Forum

Haroon Sheikh, senior research fellow at the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) and a philosopher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Ruth Mampuys, senior research fellow at the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR), an independent advisory body that that delivers long-term, science-based strategic advice to the Dutch government across all policy domains

Franco Algieri, Head of Department, International Relations, Webster University Vienna