Lecture by Benedikt Harzl at UC Berkeley

Assoz.-Prof. Dr. Benedikt Harzl delivered a lecture at UC Berkeley titled 'Austria’s Permanent Neutrality in European and Transatlantic Context(s)'. In his analysis, Harzl examined the evolution of Austria’s concept of perpetual neutrality from a legal and political perspective, tracing its origins and assessing its impact on both Austrian domestic affairs and European/Transatlantic entanglements. His talk provided an exploration of how Austria’s neutrality has shaped - and has been shaped by - broader dynamics in Europe, offering insights into the ongoing relevance of the concept of neutrality in contemporary affairs.