March 11, 2022 at 6:20 p.m
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Republic of Moldova: A country right on the border
More than two million people have fled the country since the start of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The most important destination in the south is the Republic of Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe. Government and society are doing their best, but resources are scarce. Added to this is the concern that Moscow could fall back on the Russian troops in the detached part of Transnistria. Katharina Wagner was traveling in the Republic of Moldova.
Neutrality: Can Austria just continue as before?
Anti-Russian rhetoric that is incompatible with Austrian neutrality – that’s what the foreign ministry in Moscow accused the Austrian government of doing this this week. And in Austria, too, the role of the country in the world was briefly discussed. The attack on Ukraine shook the image of a peaceful world order. But after a brief flare-up, Chancellor Nehammer immediately declared the discussion over. In the studio, political scientist Franz Eder from the University of Innsbruck analyzes how sustainable Austria’s security policy position actually is and what needs to be done to ensure that the country is taken seriously again internationally.
Switzerland: How neutral are the Swiss really?
The war in Ukraine has also upset many foreign policy certainties in Switzerland. In the first few days after the attack, the country was still reticent in its reactions. In the meantime, however, it has joined most of the EU sanctions against Moscow. There is a lot of criticism about that. One side says that Russian oligarchs used the window of opportunity to get their money out of the country. The other side thinks sanctions are incompatible with neutrality. One thing is clear: continuing as before is no longer an option, reports Marion Flatz-Mäser.
Israel: The War in the Old Homeland
About one and a half million people have immigrated to Israel since the collapse of the Soviet Union; from Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet republics. Many of them have maintained ties with their old homeland, so the Russian war of aggression is a big issue. Besides Israel, Ukraine is the only country with a Jewish head of government. And the good relationship with Moscow plays an important role in relations with the Syrian neighbor. The Israeli government has therefore recently started a mediation attempt between Moscow and Kyiv, reports Tim Cupal.
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