ICEUR School of Political Forecasting under the auspices of:
The Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs
Prepare for international missions with confidence.
Combine humanitarian engagement, analytical foresight, and diplomatic skill in one comprehensive online program.
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You will have six online lectures, available both for live participation and for viewing as recordings at any time.
6 online sessions

Genie 5.0
Diploma

Seasoned field experts
After completing all lectures and workshops, you will receive an ICEUR-Vienna School diploma confirming your professional expertise.
The course is taught by seasoned field experts with real-world experience in organizations such as the UN, OSCE, and NATO.
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Key points
Genie 5.0 is a powerful Bayesian modeling and forecasting software used by major corporations and government agencies for scenario analysis and decision support.
Field missions today demand more than good intentions.
From fragile post-war regions to volatile crisis zones — success depends on clear analysis, operational foresight, and personal resilience.
This course bridges the gap between humanitarian passion and analytical precision, helping professionals act effectively under pressure.
You will learn to:
1.Orientation: Realities of mission work in crisis areas

2.Analytical Thinking: Operating with incomplete information

3.Hands-on GeNIe 5.0: Modeling and forecasting real cases

4.Personal Security & Psychological Resilience

5.Cross-Cultural Negotiation & Ethical Decision-Making

6.Operational Planning in Low-Resource Environments


Case Studies:
Afghanistan · Mali · Ukraine · Cambodia · Georgia · Armenia
Trusted methods. Proven in the field.
Political forecasting is the art and science of anticipating future political events, trends, and dynamics based on current data, historical patterns, and analytical models. It empowers individuals and organizations to make informed decisions in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Political forecasting is the art and science of anticipating future political events, trends, and dynamics based on current data, historical patterns, and analytical models. It empowers individuals and organizations to make informed decisions in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.

• Magisterstudium in Sinologie, Doktorat in Politikwissenschaft an der Universität Wien.
• Studien- und Arbeitsaufenthalte in der VR China, Taiwan und Kambodscha.
• Auslandstätigkeit im Südkaukasus (Georgien, Armenien).
• Einsatz in den GSVP-Missionen EUMM Georgien (2008-2010), EUPOL Afghanistan (2011-2013) sowie EUCAP Sahel Mali
• OSZE-Entsendung in die Ost-Ukraine, SMMU Region Luhansk (2015-2017).
• Lektorentätigkeit in vergleichender Politikwissenschaft und Internationale Beziehungen an der Universität Wien (1994-1998, 2007-2008), Universität Salzburg (1996, 2013, 2016 - 2019).
• Seit 2010 Autorin in diversen IFK-Publikationen.
Forschungsschwerpunkte: China, Südkaukasus, Europäische Sicherheitspolitik, Human Security.

He studied law, political science and foreign languages at the University of Vienna. Lecturer at training centers affiliated with U.S. universities. Headed the Department of Political Science at the University of Vienna. Visiting professor in the USA, Europe and Asia. Worked in various field missions and OSCE representations: Tbilisi, Chechnya, Belgrade. Co-founder of ICEUR-Vienna and currently its vice-president. Publications on Soviet, Russian and Eastern European Politics. Able to communicate in 12 languages.


Prof. Hans-Georg HEINRICH
Dr. Doris Vogl
Learn from professionals who’ve been there.
Senior field mission manager (UN, OSCE, EU, NGOs)

Official Credibility

Endorsed by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Practical Expertise

Trainers with real mission experience — not just academics.

Advanced Tools

Exclusive access to GeNIe 5.0, used by NATO and top universities.

What makes this program different?

Watch Now: ICEUR School Students Speak Out

Insights, impressions, and takeaways from the semester

Alan Vogl
Independent consultant
Vienna
I think what excited me most was seeing how many different sides were brought together in this program. What stood out to me especially was how every speaker made a clear distinction between when they were trying to be objective and when they were sharing a subjective opinion.
Natalia
Professional in international relations,
Kyiv
The course gives you instruments which you can use to analyze different political situations and topics, and provides the opportunity to listen to first class lecturers
Maxim
Foreign Investment Analyst,
Odesa
The lecturers were quite frank, you could ask a question that, probably, they will not reflect the prevailing mood
Julia
Lawyer, Ukraine
I felt like a kind of participant in the process, something so global... It was interesting, gaining knowledge and information, to draw my own scheme of the material that I chose for my forecast, to describe what I see and why

Prise

400 €
Discounts and grants
Available for select regions

Pass/Fail


Diploma
Format
6 Online sessions

Ready to join the next mission?

ICEUR Diploma: Your Key to Success!

After completing a full course of lectures and workshops, you will receive a diploma of a graduate of the ICEUR-Vienna School, confirming your professionalism and expert skills.

  • The ICEUR Diploma is an international recognition in the field of forecasting and analysis.
  • Personal recommendations – for top graduates looking for a job, we provide recommendations based on your academic success
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