Former Austrian Minister of Defense Thomas Starlinger joins political scientist Reinhard Heinisch at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. for a timely conversation on “The Austrian and European Security Landscape: The Eye of the Storm.” Recorded on May 29, 2026, this discussion explores Austria’s role in European security, the future of defense policy, transatlantic relations, and the growing challenges facing Europe in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Topics include: European security, Austrian defense policy, transatlantic relations, NATO, neutrality, geopolitics, and the future of European stability.
