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Ralph Schoellhammer | |
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| File:Ralph Schoellhammer portrait.jpg Schoellhammer in 2024 | |
| Born | August 27, 1982 |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Education | Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration University of Kentucky |
| Occupation(s) | Political scientist, journalist, media commentator |
| Known for | Political commentary, cultural analysis |
| Website | ralphschoellhammer.net |
Ralph Schoellhammer (born August 27, 1982) is an Austrian political scientist, journalist, and media commentator. He specializes in political theory and international relations, focusing on how culture, values, and ideologies influence state behavior. His work often explores the interplay between culture and identity, particularly regarding social capital formation and social cohesion..[1]
Education
[edit]Schoellhammer received his Magister (MA) in economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration in 2006. In 2015, he completed a PhD from the University of Kentucky in political science. His dissertation, titled The Cultural Causes of Institutional Decay, examined how cultural factors contribute to institutional decline.[2]
Academic Career
[edit]From 2015 to 2024, Schoellhammer was a lecturer in international relations at Webster Vienna Private University.[3]
In 2023, he was appointed Visiting Fellow at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Budapest. In 2024, he became Head of the Center for Applied History and International Relations Theory, an interdisciplinary unit integrating elements from history, psychology, economics, and political science.[4]
Media and Commentary
[edit]Schoellhammer is a frequent contributor to English-language publications including UnHerd, Newsweek, and Brussels Signal, where he maintains a weekly column. His articles have also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Spiked, The Jerusalem Post, The Washington Examiner, and The American Spectator.[5][6][7][8]
In German, his writing has appeared in Wiener Zeitung, Die Presse, and Der Standard.[9]
He is a regular commentator on international broadcasters including Sky News Australia[10], GB News[11], and The Hill TV[12]. In 2023, he appeared on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast alongside Bjorn Lomborg, discussing the cultural clash between mainstream environmentalism and pragmatic approaches to ecological policy[13]
Controversies
[edit]Schoellhammer has attracted criticism for several of his public positions, particularly relating to multiculturalism, Middle Eastern politics, and immigration.
In a 2024 interview with GB News, he described multiculturalism as an “anti-Western ideology” and argued that it fosters hostility toward Western values and Israel. He further claimed that such ideologies cannot be countered through debate alone, stating, “They have to be defeated and humiliated.”[14]
During the same interview, Schoellhammer referenced polling data that showed a majority of Palestinians support ongoing conflict with Israel even in the event of a two-state solution. He used this to argue against drawing a clear distinction between Hamas and the broader Palestinian population.[15]
In multiple articles, Schoellhammer has argued that immigration is placing unsustainable pressure on European welfare systems. Writing for UnHerd, he cited Dutch government data showing a €17 billion annual net cost from immigration and pointed to low labor integration rates among immigrant populations in Austria and Germany.[16]
He has also expressed interest in the rise of right-wing populist parties in Europe, such as the Sweden Democrats and Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ), and argued that these parties increasingly appeal to working-class voters disillusioned with the political mainstream.[17] [18]
Selected Publications
[edit]- Schoellhammer, R. et al. (2015). "Emotions and E-participation of Young People: A Preliminary Study." In: 48th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, pp. 2415–2424.
- Schoellhammer, R. et al. (2016). "Big Data in the Policy Cycle: Policy Decision Making in the Digital Era." In: Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, Vol. 26, pp. 147–169.
- Schoellhammer, R. (2014). "Before Participation: Emotions and Politics." In: Jugend und Politik: Generationendialog oder Gesellschaftskonflikt? Eds. Peter Filzmaier et al., Wien: Facultas.
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer". Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Ralph Schöllhammer CV" (PDF). University of Kentucky. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Ralph Schoellhammer". Webster University. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer". Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer". UnHerd.com. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Ralph Schoellhammer". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "The definitive German election preview, with Ralph Schoellhammer". The Spectator Australia. 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "Ralph Schoellhammer, Author at spiked". www.spiked-online.com. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "Identitäre überall - Archiv | Wiener Zeitung". www.wienerzeitung.at (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "Germans Paying The Price For Shying Away From Rightwing Parties". Sky News Australia. 16 March 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Britain's teenagers facing 'moral and social decline' as a result of Covid lockdown claims theorist". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "The Rising: December 29 2022". The Hill. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ Jordan B Peterson (2022-09-05). How to Make the World a Better Place | Bjørn Lomborg and Ralph Schoellhammer | EP 285. Retrieved 2025-04-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Multiculturalism is 'an anti-Western ideology', says political scientist". GB News. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Multiculturalism is 'an anti-Western ideology', says political scientist". GB News. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Dutch study: immigration costs state €17 billion per year". UnHerd. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Sweden is Europe's right-wing success story". UnHerd. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Austria offers a glimpse into the death throes of European centrism". The Telegraph. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.