Austria's Ministry of Defense Warns of Global Risks

PeopleOther ♦ Published: January 29, 2024; 16:48 ♦ (Vindobona)

In a time of global uncertainty, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense has presented the "Risikobild 2024 - World out of joint". The presentation at the Raiffeisen Forum, led by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner, aimed to shed light on the security policy challenges at the national and international level for the coming twelve to 18 months.

Middle East expert Günther Barnet, Africa expert Antonia Witt, Russia expert Gerhard Mangott, Western Balkans expert Marie-Janine Calic, and ÖBH military strategist General Major Bruno Hofbauer (f.l.t.r.). / Picture: © Bundesheer/CARINA KARLOVITS

Minister Tanner emphasized the need to think comprehensively about security policy and stressed that the Austrian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence make a significant contribution to the security of Austrian democracy. "The Risk Image 2024 is a decisive step towards broadening the security policy discourse in Austria," said Tanner.

According to Major General Peter…