Annual Botstiber Lecture 2022

July 11, 2022 | News & Events

A. Wess Mitchell on,

Austrian-American Relations in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict

Our 2022 lecture was delivered by the highly-accredited former US Assistant Secretary of State to Europe & Eurasia, A. Wess Mitchell. During the lecture, Mitchell addressed key topics of Austrian-American Relations in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict. The lecture was followed by a substantial Q&A with the audience.

The speaker was introduced by Austrian Ambassador Martin Weiss and Dr. Siegfried Beer. The lecture was open to the public at the Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Washington, D.C.

How to Watch:

The complete lecture and Q&A with Mitchell can be found on our YouTube channel or by clicking below:

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