Danspeckgruber, self-determination advocate, plays outsized role in international affairs
Olivia WickiProfessor Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the University's Liechtenstein Institute on Self Determination at the University, has been a fundamental agent for international conciliation surrounding self-determination and an influential mentor to the University's students. The Liechtenstein Institute of Self-Determination supports teaching, research and publication on issues pertaining to self-determination, especially as it relates to self-governance and sovereignty in government. “I think whenever you meet Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, then you realize that he is something in the German language we call ‘Naturerreignis,’ you can't translate it,” said Prince Stefan of Liechtenstein, the current Ambassador of Liechtenstein to Germany.“It's a gift to the world and humanity but also a huge challenge.” Prince Stefan — whofirst met Danspeckgruber at a meeting of the International Conference on Afghanistan in Bonn in 2008, which was organized by the Institute on Self Determination —said thatDanspeckgruber creates unique and diverse platforms of discussion in the spheres of diplomacy and facilitates effective forums between European and American views. “It's quite fascinating to see that [world leaders] always accept Wolfgang Danspeckguber as the chair,”Prince Stefan added.