Articles
Oct 14, 2016
In 2015, two new conceptual documents were adopted in the Czech Republic, under the Government of Bohuslav Sobotka – the general Concept of the Czech Republic´s Foreign Policy and a more specific Concept of Human Rights Promotion and Transition Cooperatio
Apr 28, 2016
Milan Šuplata comments on spread of illiberalism and extremism exacerbated by a Russian anti-Western propaganda campaign in the Central European political landscape
Jan 19, 2016
PCTR continued in organizing public lectures and conferences throughout the year of 2015. Total of 17 events were arranged and in cooperation with its partners, professional publications and policy papers were published.
Cyber Security, Economic Security, Global Security, Czech Republic, Democracy, Media, Education, Europe
Dec 22, 2015
The ability of pro-Russian propaganda to provide ideological grounding for extremist paramilitary groups has been somewhat overlooked – read the latest analysis by Ivana Smoleňová, PSSI Outreach and Communication Manager
Sep 10, 2015
What we now see in Central Europe is not the result of the unfinished business of post-communist transition. It is more like a mirror in which societies to the West should start recognising traces of themselves.
EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Media, Human Rights, V4, Europe, Migration
Aug 12, 2015
“In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the pro-Russian disinformation campaign comes from various sources. These are websites, informal communities on social media and NGOs. There are a few printed magazines, but the majority of the campaign is done online.
Jul 20, 2015
The article outlines current worldwide trends in terrorism and political violence. It argues that 'terrorism' conventionally understood remains a marginal risk. The 'terrorists' we should be concerned about, instilling fear in people to further their poli
Global Security, Middle East, Czech Republic, Europe, Migration
Jul 20, 2015
The article is a critique of the new Czech foreign policy concept. It argues that despite the ambitions of the current foreign policy elite, the concept does not meet the criteria of a sound strategy insofar as it does not provide a convincing 'reading' o
Apr 22, 2015
The article deals with potential risks that emerge within the construction process of new nuclear units in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The authors analyse contemporary situation in the region with regard to risks potentially emerging in each
Energy Security, Nuclear, Czech Republic, Hungary, V4, Europe
Mar 26, 2015
In her article for American Forbes, Ms. Smolenova analyzes recent pro-Russian propaganda in Czech Republic and Slovakia
Nov 23, 2014
PSSI Senior Fellow Jíří Schneider is interviewed to mark the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and to provide a retrospective reflection on the aftereffects (in Czech)
Sep 12, 2014
Interview with EUROPEUM's research fellow Ivo Šlosarčík about Věra Jourová, her portfolio and future in the European Commission.
Sep 11, 2014
The interview with the director of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy about Věra Jourová's portfolio and the role of Czech diplomacy in negotiation.
Sep 11, 2014
Interview with the director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy about Věra Jourová and her future in the European Commission
Jul 24, 2014
The discovery and the beginnings of extraction of shale gas have raised hopes about energy independence in many countries around the globe. In the Czech republic, the extraction of shale gas is only in the state of considerations and research and accordin
Energy Security, Oil and Gas, EU, Czech Republic, V4, Europe
Jul 24, 2014
The entire political representation agrees so far that trying to meet 2020 goals only made the Czech Republic less competitive, especially thanks to the rising costs of renewable energy resources for both industry and consumers. Therefore, the politicians
Jul 24, 2014
Article deals with the problem of generation adequacy which occured in connection with new Czech energy strategy. Will Czech republic and the whole EU have enough capacity for uninterrupted electricity supply? Will we have to import electricity in the fut
Jun 18, 2014
Unless we adjust our hesitant attitude to invest, the Czech Republic cannot rely on NATO as a security provider. "Our security is not as obvious as we are willing to admit", writes PSSI's Senior Fellow Jiří Schneider.
May 11, 2014
Ten years ago, Czech Republic joined the EU. What are positive and negative aspects of Czech EU membership? You can listen to an interview with Jiri Schneider, former first deputy minister at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and currently PSSI's Seni
