Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda
Institute for Human Sciences, Ivan Vejvoda
51 episodes
3 months ago
At this pivotal moment for Europe and the liberal democratic order, this podcast series from the Institute For Human Sciences explores the undercurrents, tensions and dilemmas that the continent is facing and will will face in the near term. In conversation with leading figures in the field, civil society pioneer Ivan Vejvoda is your guide to the diverse and complex preoccupations of an uncertain time.
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At this pivotal moment for Europe and the liberal democratic order, this podcast series from the Institute For Human Sciences explores the undercurrents, tensions and dilemmas that the continent is facing and will will face in the near term. In conversation with leading figures in the field, civil society pioneer Ivan Vejvoda is your guide to the diverse and complex preoccupations of an uncertain time.
Episode 47: Demography, Europe, and the Western Balkans’ Future with Alida Vračić
Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda
43 minutes 10 seconds
5 months ago
Episode 47: Demography, Europe, and the Western Balkans’ Future with Alida Vračić
In this Vienna Coffee House Conversation, Ivan Vejvoda interviews Alida Vračić, co-founder and executive director of the Sarajevo-based think tank Populari. They discuss global demographic megatrends - aging populations, fertility decline, and regional disparities - and examine how migration and depopulation are affecting the Western Balkans, Europe and the wider world. Vračić outlines the challenges of census deficiencies, labor migration from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Western Europe, and the socioeconomic impact of a shrinking workforce. They explore policy options for attracting and integrating migrant labor, including language and cultural programs, and consider how populist politicians exploit fear around migration. The conversation then shifts to Europe’s geopolitical context, touching on U.S.-China rivalry, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and Europe’s multilateral responses. Finally, marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, Vračić assesses Bosnia and Herzegovina’s post-Dayton governance structure, the role of the Office of the High Representative, and prospects for EU integration as a means of consolidating stability and promoting domestic reform.
Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda
At this pivotal moment for Europe and the liberal democratic order, this podcast series from the Institute For Human Sciences explores the undercurrents, tensions and dilemmas that the continent is facing and will will face in the near term. In conversation with leading figures in the field, civil society pioneer Ivan Vejvoda is your guide to the diverse and complex preoccupations of an uncertain time.
