POLEMICS REC.

POLEMICS Polemics Rec. | In Conversation with Ambassador Fatène Benhabylès-Foeth

In the current geopolitical environment, multilateral institutions are being tested like never before. The OSCE, bringing together 57 participating states from Vancouver to Vladivostok, continues to serve as a crucial forum where dialogue is maintained across political and geographic divides. But what does that actually look like in practice, and how does the organization meet today's security challenges? In this month's episode, we explore these questions by bringing you a conversation with Ambassador Fatène Benhabylès-Foeth, France's Permanent Representative to the OSCE. Together with our hosts Hannah Huber and Philippe Rauscher, the Ambassador reflects on her experiences during France's recent chairpersonship of the Forum for Security Co-operation, the enduring relevance of the OSCE's foundational mission, and the important role multilateral diplomacy continues to play in navigating today's complex international environment.  Stay tuned for more! Jingle: Dreamers by Nobou (Royalty-free music from Artlist) --- --- --- Polemics Rec. is the official podcast of Polemics Magazine. As a student-run production, the podcast features the voices, creative contributions, and editorial input of the diverse student body at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien. The podcast takes advantage of the vibrant international community here in Vienna by interviewing diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural figures. Our new season features two core formats. In Conversation presents in-depth interviews with leading voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and global governance. The Roundtable brings you student-led discussions on major global questions, offering a range of perspectives from inside the Academy. Follow POLEMICS MAGAZINE at https://www.polemics-magazine.com [https://www.polemics-magazine.com/] Check out the Diplomatische Akademie Wien at https://www.da-vienna.ac.at [https://www.da-vienna.ac.at/]

Polemics Rec. | In Conversation with Michael Zinkanell-Süss

In an increasingly digital world, security challenges are no longer confined to physical borders. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, coordinated disinformation campaigns, and other hybrid threats have become central concerns for governments, international organizations, and societies alike. In this month’s episode, we take a closer look at these evolving dynamics. Together with Michael Zinkanell-Süss, Director of the Austria Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), our hosts Hannah Huber and Jakob Sebök discuss the growing importance of cyber and hybrid threats, their implications for international security, and how policymakers can respond to these complex challenges. Stay tuned for more! Jingle: Dreamers by Nobou (Royalty-free music from Artlist) --- --- --- Polemics Rec. is the official podcast of Polemics Magazine. As a student-run production, the podcast features the voices, creative contributions, and editorial input of the diverse student body at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien. The podcast takes advantage of the vibrant international community here in Vienna by interviewing diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural figures. Our new season features two core formats. In Conversation presents in-depth interviews with leading voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and global governance. The Roundtable brings you student-led discussions on major global questions, offering a range of perspectives from inside the Academy. Follow POLEMICS MAGAZINE at https://www.polemics-magazine.com [https://www.polemics-magazine.com/] Check out the Diplomatische Akademie Wien at https://www.da-vienna.ac.at [https://www.da-vienna.ac.at/]

Polemics Rec. | In Conversation with Ambassador Ana María Alonso Giganto

Just in time for International Women's Day, this episode explores a topic that has gained increasing international and academic attention: Feminist Foreign Policy. Together with Ambassador Ana María Alonso Giganto, Ambassador-at-Large for Feminist Foreign Policy at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and member of the Alliance of Feminist Foreign Policy Ambassadors, our hosts Hannah Huber and Nicole Pinto discuss the evolution of Feminist Foreign Policy, its practical implementation and how Ambassador Giganto’s own experiences have shaped her work and priorities in this particular field of diplomacy. Stay tuned for more! Jingle: Dreamers by Nobou (Royalty-free music from Artlist) --- --- --- Polemics Rec. is the official podcast of Polemics Magazine. As a student-run production, the podcast features the voices, creative contributions, and editorial input of the diverse student body at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien. The podcast takes advantage of the vibrant international community here in Vienna by interviewing diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural figures. Our new season features two core formats. In Conversation presents in-depth interviews with leading voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and global governance. The Roundtable brings you student-led discussions on major global questions, offering a range of perspectives from inside the Academy. Follow POLEMICS MAGAZINE at https://www.polemics-magazine.com [https://www.polemics-magazine.com/] Check out the Diplomatische Akademie Wien at https://www.da-vienna.ac.at [https://www.da-vienna.ac.at/]

Polemics Rec. | In Conversation with Ambassador Martin Eichtinger

Welcome to the first episode of In Conversation, our new expert interview format, where we bring you in-depth conversations with distinguished voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and other pressing issues in global governance. In this episode, Hannah and Phil sat down with Ambassador Martin Eichtinger, Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. Together, they discussed a wide range of topics, including changes in diplomacy and multilateralism in 2025, his priorities for the Academy in the coming academic years, and his advice for future diplomats.  Stay tuned for more! Jingle: Dreamers by Nobou (Royalty-free music from Artlist) --- --- --- Polemics Rec. is the official podcast of Polemics Magazine. As a student-run production, the podcast features the voices, creative contributions, and editorial input of the diverse student body at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien. The podcast takes advantage of the vibrant international community here in Vienna by interviewing diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural figures. Our new season features two core formats. In Conversation presents in-depth interviews with leading voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and global governance. The Roundtable brings you student-led discussions on major global questions, offering a range of perspectives from inside the Academy. Follow POLEMICS MAGAZINE at https://www.polemics-magazine.com [https://www.polemics-magazine.com/] Check out the Diplomatische Akademie Wien at https://www.da-vienna.ac.at [https://www.da-vienna.ac.at/]

Polemics Rec. | The Roundtable Ep. 1: Mamdani Election

We're so back baby, with a new season of Polemics Rec.! With 2 new formats, In Conversation and The Roundtable! In this first episode of The Roundtable, Ilana and Phil dive into the election of Zohran Mamdani to the NYC mayor's office and its implications for the wider United States and the rest of the world. Stay tuned for more! --- --- --- Polemics Rec. is the official podcast of Polemics Magazine. As a student-run production, the podcast features the voices, creative contributions, and editorial input of the diverse student body at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien. The podcast takes advantage of the vibrant international community here in Vienna by interviewing diplomats, policymakers, academics, and cultural figures. Our new season features two core formats. In Conversation presents in-depth interviews with leading voices in foreign policy, diplomacy, and global governance. The Roundtable brings you student-led discussions on major global questions, offering a range of perspectives from inside the Academy. Follow POLEMICS MAGAZINE at https://www.polemics-magazine.com [https://www.polemics-magazine.com/] Check out the Diplomatische Akademie Wien at https://www.da-vienna.ac.at [https://www.da-vienna.ac.at/]