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Is it time for Austria to give up its neutral stance on the world stage? The war in Ukraine has seen many countries reevaluate their foreign and security policies. Most notably, Sweden and Finland have applied to join NATO. However, there are a number of European states that firmly cling to the policy of neutrality. One of the most important of these is Austria.
Austria's neutrality emerged during the Cold War. Following the end of the Second World War, it was occupied by the Allied Powers - Britain, France, the United States and the Soviet Union. However, this came to an end with the signing of the Austrian State Treaty, in 1955. In return for removing their troops, Austria agreed to permanent military neutrality. In the decades that followed, this principle became enshrined in the Austrian identity. And even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when many surrounding states joined NATO, it steadfastly retained its neutral stance. But with the start of the war in Ukraine, there have been suggestions that it is time for Austria to reconsider its neutral stance - a policy that it adheres to voluntarily. So far, though, public opinion stands strongly against any change. So too do the country's political leaders. Indeed, the country's chancellor has insisted that Austria will remain neutral. So, what exactly are the arguments for and against any change to Austrian neutrality?
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:42 Neutrality and Changing European Security
01:48 Austria: Location and Population
02:32 The History of Austria
05:05 Austrian Neutrality During and After the Cold War
06:07 Public and Political Attitudes to Neutrality
07:19 The Case for Giving Up Neutrality
08:56 The Case Against Giving Up Neutrality
11:30 Could Austria Finally Give Up Its Neutrality?
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Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Austrian Armed Forces
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Austrian State Treaty
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Austrian Neutrality after the Invasion of Ukraine
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Open Letter to the Federal President
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Austrian Permanent Neutrality
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