The military escalation between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has repercussions far beyond the Middle East and acts as a threat multiplier and catalyst for the dynamic European security situation. In conjunction with the conflict-terrorism nexus, anti-Semitic mobilization, and new hybrid actor formats such as HAYI, a gray-zone threat is intensifying, in which terrorism, state…
In December, Herbert Scheibner, as a representative of the Republic of Austria, participated in the UN-AOC Global Forum in Riyadh and met with the Secretary General of the Gulf Corporation Council H.E. Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi.
In December, Gustav Gustenau participated in an online summit organized by Trends Research & Advisory focusing on the deconstruction of extremist narratives.
On 18th of November, Herbert Scheibner held a meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to Vienna, discussing relevant security policy issues in the region.
In November, Gustav Gustenau attended the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate in the United Arab Emirates and met with representatives of Trends Research & Advisory to exchange the views on current trends in extremism.
On 29th of October, EICTP held a meeting with the Jordanian Ambassador to Vienna to exchange views on regional security developments.
In September, Gustav Gustenau attended the 4th Conference on Extremism and Radicalization Austria (CERA) in Vienna, organized by the Documentation Center for Political Islam, focusing on the religious transformation of the state.
On September 10th, Herbert Scheibner met with the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger to exchange views.
In July, Herbert Scheibner, as a representative of the Republic of Austria attended the United Nations Two-State Conference in New York, taking part in international discussions on peace initiatives and diplomatic efforts related to the Middle East.
On 18th of June, EICTP held a meeting with Serge Stroobants, Director Europe and MENA at the Institute for Policy and Peace, to exchange views on current trends in terrorism in Europe and worldwide and their implications for security policy.
In June 2025, EICTP presented its European Trend Report on Terrorism 2025 in Berlin. The report highlights how geopolitical conflicts and evolving security challenges are influencing terrorism and extremism in Europe, including the rise of right-wing extremism, nationalist and religiously motivated hate ideologies, emerging forms of eco-extremism, and the continued threat posed by Islamist and…
In May 2025, EICTP took part in a book presentation by French anthropologist and Islamism expert Florence Bergeaud-Blackler in Vienna. During the event, she presented her publication “Kalifat nach Plan,” outlining key findings from her research on transnational Islamist networks in Europe, with a particular focus on the Muslim Brotherhood.