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In their latest policy paper, Clément Steuer and Mahnoor Saleem outline how the EU can use diplomacy and development tools to help ease tensions between India and Pakistan.
Read more here: www.iir.cz/after-the-ka...
Read more here: www.iir.cz/after-the-ka...
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In their latest policy paper, Clément Steuer and Mahnoor Saleem outline how the EU can use diplomacy and development tools to help ease tensions between India and Pakistan.
Read more here: www.iir.cz/after-the-ka...
Read more here: www.iir.cz/after-the-ka...
We are thrilled to announce a major success for Czech social science and humanities research! Institute of International Relations Prague along with partners has been awarded one of the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants 2025. 🌍
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are thrilled to announce a major success for Czech social science and humanities research! Institute of International Relations Prague along with partners has been awarded one of the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants 2025. 🌍
Join us this Friday for the Final International Conference of the HRJust Intersect Observatory, an inspiring event exploring how research and civil society can work together to make human rights truly impactful in practice.
🔗 Register now: www.iir.cz/online-bridg...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join us this Friday for the Final International Conference of the HRJust Intersect Observatory, an inspiring event exploring how research and civil society can work together to make human rights truly impactful in practice.
🔗 Register now: www.iir.cz/online-bridg...
🔗 Register now: www.iir.cz/online-bridg...
How can Central Europe thrive in the age of digital trade? 💻
Join us on 4 November 2025 at the IIR for a lecture by Tomas Rogaler, who will unpack how digital trade is regulated across Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
👉 Register now!
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Join us on 4 November 2025 at the IIR for a lecture by Tomas Rogaler, who will unpack how digital trade is regulated across Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
👉 Register now!
iir.cz/inside-digit...
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
How can Central Europe thrive in the age of digital trade? 💻
Join us on 4 November 2025 at the IIR for a lecture by Tomas Rogaler, who will unpack how digital trade is regulated across Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
👉 Register now!
iir.cz/inside-digit...
Join us on 4 November 2025 at the IIR for a lecture by Tomas Rogaler, who will unpack how digital trade is regulated across Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
👉 Register now!
iir.cz/inside-digit...
Professor Kåre Dahl Martinsen from the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies discussed China’s subtle interference in Europe, showing how Beijing uses economic influence, diplomacy, and institutional power to shape Western behaviour — a strategy he described as “legal and normative warfare.”
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Professor Kåre Dahl Martinsen from the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies discussed China’s subtle interference in Europe, showing how Beijing uses economic influence, diplomacy, and institutional power to shape Western behaviour — a strategy he described as “legal and normative warfare.”
Sergej Medvedev from Charles University opened his introductory speech with the thought that: “It’s not the new Cold War. It’s the unfinished Second World War.”
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October 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Sergej Medvedev from Charles University opened his introductory speech with the thought that: “It’s not the new Cold War. It’s the unfinished Second World War.”
#CSF2025
#CSF2025
"Cold wars, unlike hot wars, do not have a clear start; they have a clear ending, however.”
Professor Barry Buzan used this point to highlight how today’s geopolitical tensions lack a defined beginning yet show familiar patterns of rivalry and competition reminiscent of the Cold War era.
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Professor Barry Buzan used this point to highlight how today’s geopolitical tensions lack a defined beginning yet show familiar patterns of rivalry and competition reminiscent of the Cold War era.
#CSF2025
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
"Cold wars, unlike hot wars, do not have a clear start; they have a clear ending, however.”
Professor Barry Buzan used this point to highlight how today’s geopolitical tensions lack a defined beginning yet show familiar patterns of rivalry and competition reminiscent of the Cold War era.
#CSF2025
Professor Barry Buzan used this point to highlight how today’s geopolitical tensions lack a defined beginning yet show familiar patterns of rivalry and competition reminiscent of the Cold War era.
#CSF2025
Mariya Grinberg was more cautious about calling the current tensions a Second Cold War. She noted:
“I do think we’re not quite in a Cold War, but I’m not entirely sure that makes things any better.”
#CSF2025
“I do think we’re not quite in a Cold War, but I’m not entirely sure that makes things any better.”
#CSF2025
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Mariya Grinberg was more cautious about calling the current tensions a Second Cold War. She noted:
“I do think we’re not quite in a Cold War, but I’m not entirely sure that makes things any better.”
#CSF2025
“I do think we’re not quite in a Cold War, but I’m not entirely sure that makes things any better.”
#CSF2025
Heidi Hardt spoke about the uncertainty of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its shifting stance on the war in Ukraine, which she described as “extremely unpredictable.”
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#CSF2025
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Heidi Hardt spoke about the uncertainty of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its shifting stance on the war in Ukraine, which she described as “extremely unpredictable.”
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#CSF2025
Erik Lin-Greenberg argued that the current Cold War is “hotter” than the first, mainly due to new technologies such as cyber weapons, drones, and AI, which have increased the risk of escalation. He noted that these tools make conflicts far more visible to the public.
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Erik Lin-Greenberg argued that the current Cold War is “hotter” than the first, mainly due to new technologies such as cyber weapons, drones, and AI, which have increased the risk of escalation. He noted that these tools make conflicts far more visible to the public.
The first panel of the day is now underway, featuring Barry Buzan (LSE), Erik Lin-Greenberg and Mariya Grinberg (MIT), and Heidi Hardt (University of California, Irvine), moderated by Michal Smetana (Peace Research Center Prague).
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The first panel of the day is now underway, featuring Barry Buzan (LSE), Erik Lin-Greenberg and Mariya Grinberg (MIT), and Heidi Hardt (University of California, Irvine), moderated by Michal Smetana (Peace Research Center Prague).
One of the world’s most distinguished International Relations theorists, Professor Barry Buzan opened his keynote by declaring that we are already living in a Second Cold War, shaped by the end of the Western-led order and the rise of global crises.
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
One of the world’s most distinguished International Relations theorists, Professor Barry Buzan opened his keynote by declaring that we are already living in a Second Cold War, shaped by the end of the Western-led order and the rise of global crises.
Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Prague Jörg Bergstermann opened his remarks by noting the record interest in this year’s Czech Security Forum and reflecting on Europe’s growing concern with defence and rearmament.
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Prague Jörg Bergstermann opened his remarks by noting the record interest in this year’s Czech Security Forum and reflecting on Europe’s growing concern with defence and rearmament.
Director of Institute of International Relations Prague Mats Braun opened the keynote by emphasising that to face today’s changing security landscape, we must first understand and define what is truly happening.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Director of Institute of International Relations Prague Mats Braun opened the keynote by emphasising that to face today’s changing security landscape, we must first understand and define what is truly happening.
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#CSF2025
As tensions between global powers deepen, small and medium-sized states like Czechia find themselves on the frontlines of a new geopolitical divide. At the Czech Security Forum 2025, our third panel will explore what this evolving international environment means for Czech foreign strategy.
October 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
As tensions between global powers deepen, small and medium-sized states like Czechia find themselves on the frontlines of a new geopolitical divide. At the Czech Security Forum 2025, our third panel will explore what this evolving international environment means for Czech foreign strategy.
At the Czech Security Forum 2025, our Panel 2: Foreign Interference in the New Cold War will explore how hybrid tactics, ranging from information operations to technological manipulation, are reshaping the security landscape across EU and NATO member states.
October 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
At the Czech Security Forum 2025, our Panel 2: Foreign Interference in the New Cold War will explore how hybrid tactics, ranging from information operations to technological manipulation, are reshaping the security landscape across EU and NATO member states.
Jaké konkrétní kroky mohou zabránit katastrofě jaderné války? Tuto otázku si kladou desítky laureátů Nobelovy ceny a předních jaderných expertů, kteří se letos v červenci sešli na Chicagské univerzitě. Těmito výzvami se ve své nové Reflexi zabývá výzkumník Miroslav Tůma. iir.cz/alarmujici-a...
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Jaké konkrétní kroky mohou zabránit katastrofě jaderné války? Tuto otázku si kladou desítky laureátů Nobelovy ceny a předních jaderných expertů, kteří se letos v červenci sešli na Chicagské univerzitě. Těmito výzvami se ve své nové Reflexi zabývá výzkumník Miroslav Tůma. iir.cz/alarmujici-a...
🪐 Reminder: Call for Papers – Governing Planetary Defense
🌌 We are looking for researchers and experts in political science, ethics, and law who wish to contribute how humanity can build a legitimate, effective, and cooperative planetary defence regime.
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🌌 We are looking for researchers and experts in political science, ethics, and law who wish to contribute how humanity can build a legitimate, effective, and cooperative planetary defence regime.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🪐 Reminder: Call for Papers – Governing Planetary Defense
🌌 We are looking for researchers and experts in political science, ethics, and law who wish to contribute how humanity can build a legitimate, effective, and cooperative planetary defence regime.
🔗 iir.cz/governing-pl...
🌌 We are looking for researchers and experts in political science, ethics, and law who wish to contribute how humanity can build a legitimate, effective, and cooperative planetary defence regime.
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🛡️ The first panel of the Czech Security Forum takes you inside the new Cold War.
The full programme of the Czech Security Forum 2025 is available on our website: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
The full programme of the Czech Security Forum 2025 is available on our website: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
October 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🛡️ The first panel of the Czech Security Forum takes you inside the new Cold War.
The full programme of the Czech Security Forum 2025 is available on our website: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
The full programme of the Czech Security Forum 2025 is available on our website: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
🚨 We are hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher!
📝 How to apply:
Send your motivation letter, CV, research outline, 2 academic texts + referees ➡️ [email protected] & [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 12 October 2025
You can find more information on: iir.cz/postdoctoral...
📝 How to apply:
Send your motivation letter, CV, research outline, 2 academic texts + referees ➡️ [email protected] & [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 12 October 2025
You can find more information on: iir.cz/postdoctoral...
October 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨 We are hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher!
📝 How to apply:
Send your motivation letter, CV, research outline, 2 academic texts + referees ➡️ [email protected] & [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 12 October 2025
You can find more information on: iir.cz/postdoctoral...
📝 How to apply:
Send your motivation letter, CV, research outline, 2 academic texts + referees ➡️ [email protected] & [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 12 October 2025
You can find more information on: iir.cz/postdoctoral...
Our 2025 Czech Security Forum will welcome professor Barry Buzan, one of the world’s most distinguished International Relations theorists.
The Czech Security Forum will take place on October 22nd in Kampus Hybernská.
🖇 Registrations are open now at www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
The Czech Security Forum will take place on October 22nd in Kampus Hybernská.
🖇 Registrations are open now at www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
September 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our 2025 Czech Security Forum will welcome professor Barry Buzan, one of the world’s most distinguished International Relations theorists.
The Czech Security Forum will take place on October 22nd in Kampus Hybernská.
🖇 Registrations are open now at www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
The Czech Security Forum will take place on October 22nd in Kampus Hybernská.
🖇 Registrations are open now at www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
We would like to invite you to our annual security conference, this year holding the title "Czech Security Forum 2025: A New Cold War? Panel Proxy Conflicts in a New Cold War." We are looking forward to hosting you on 22.10.2025 at Kampus Hybernská.
Registration here: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
Registration here: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
September 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We would like to invite you to our annual security conference, this year holding the title "Czech Security Forum 2025: A New Cold War? Panel Proxy Conflicts in a New Cold War." We are looking forward to hosting you on 22.10.2025 at Kampus Hybernská.
Registration here: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
Registration here: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...
Speciální fórum o české zahraniční politice vůči Palestině a Izraeli z Czech Journal of International Relations vzbudilo ohlas i ve Francii. 📰 Francouzský Deník Le Monde se odkazuje na naše fórum a analyzuje českou podporu izraelské politice.
www.iir.cz/cjir-special...
www.iir.cz/cjir-special...
September 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Speciální fórum o české zahraniční politice vůči Palestině a Izraeli z Czech Journal of International Relations vzbudilo ohlas i ve Francii. 📰 Francouzský Deník Le Monde se odkazuje na naše fórum a analyzuje českou podporu izraelské politice.
www.iir.cz/cjir-special...
www.iir.cz/cjir-special...
🌍 Summit na Aljašce bude zkouškou evropského vlivu na světové dění. Náš seniorní výzkumník Matúš Halás upozorňuje, že skutečné páky na ukončení války má jen Washington.
Co to znamená pro Evropu?
Přečtěte si celý rozhovor: www.seznamzpravy.cz/.../zahranic....
Co to znamená pro Evropu?
Přečtěte si celý rozhovor: www.seznamzpravy.cz/.../zahranic....
August 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌍 Summit na Aljašce bude zkouškou evropského vlivu na světové dění. Náš seniorní výzkumník Matúš Halás upozorňuje, že skutečné páky na ukončení války má jen Washington.
Co to znamená pro Evropu?
Přečtěte si celý rozhovor: www.seznamzpravy.cz/.../zahranic....
Co to znamená pro Evropu?
Přečtěte si celý rozhovor: www.seznamzpravy.cz/.../zahranic....