Publications
Jul 09, 2018 / Tomáš Čižik, Ingrid Borárosová
The publication “The Future Revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe” represents the collection of views of experts from the different field of expertise – foreign and security policy, migration, political science, history and information warfare. The id
Propaganda/Disinform, V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU, NATO
Feb 22, 2018 / Michael Eric Lamber
Moscow’s new ‘fifth-generation’ fighter project is an over-priced and under-competitive counterpart to US and Chinese designs, but it raises policy questions for Europe
Jul 26, 2017 / Nicolò Fasola
Russia’s next wargames do not mean war is coming
Jul 26, 2017 / Ezy Sassoon
NATO's response must consider both military and political dimensions of Russia's renewed nuclear assertiveness
Jul 26, 2017 / Luboš Fendrych
NATO´s Defence Posture to Russia after the Warsaw Summit
Jul 26, 2017 / Jan Daniel, Markéta Wittichová
The small and medium European states need to face the unexpected challenges to be effectively involved in UN peacekeeping missions
Jul 26, 2017 / Michal Šimečka
Demands for permanent deployment of NATO troops on the Alliance’s Eastern Flank risk divisions at a time when political unity is at a premium.
Jul 11, 2017 / Author: Grzegorz Rdzanek, PhD, Research Fellow of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Actions taken by the authorities in Oslo for the development of the defense system may be regarded as a model of how to plan qualitative and quantitative changes in the country’s armed forces and structures of military security.
Apr 25, 2017 / Tomáš Čižik (ed.)
The idea of writing this book was influenced by the fact that since March 2014 European and Eastern European countries are facing a massive onslaught of Russian information warfare, whose main goal is to undermine the trust of citizens in the political el
Hybrid Warfare, Propaganda/Disinform, Europe, V4, Media, Democracy, EU, Russia, NATO
Apr 03, 2017 / Tomáš Čižik
Centre for European and North Atlantic Affairs (CENAA) gladly presents the latest issue of the CENAA Analysis “Information Warfare as a Geopolitical Tools” written by our director Tomáš Čižik.
Apr 03, 2017 / Mark Galeotti
Russian spies do not simply gather information, but seek directly to undermine European solidarity, and require a response to match.
NATO, Russia, EU, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Europe, Propaganda/Disinform, Hybrid Warfare
Mar 10, 2017 / Tomasz Smura, Head of the Research Office at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Russia has been increasingly using the A2AD measures. The goal of this concept is to prevent an opponent from entering into theater (Anti-Access) by means of long-range weapons, and deprive him of freedom of action in this theater (Area-Denial) by means o
Mar 03, 2017 / Riina Kaljurand, Tony Lawrence, Pauli Järvenpää, Tomas Jermalavicius
The report identifies a range of possible post-Brexit scenarios as a vehicle for testing policies and identifying those likely to result in maximum benefit and minimum cost.
Mar 03, 2017 / Anna Bulakh
Russia’s recent decision to grant official recognition of civil documents issued in the self-proclaimed people’s republics of Luhansk and Donetsk (LNR and DNR) starting from February 18, 2017 is incompatible with the Kremlin’s official denial of its direc
Hybrid Warfare, Europe, Ukraine, EU, Russia, NATO, Global Security
Mar 03, 2017 / Maxime Lebrune
These opening remarks at the 53rd Munich Security Conference (MSC) by conference chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger set the tone of the event by spelling out the gravity of the situation. Indeed, it has become hard to predict the evolution of American
Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Ukraine, Democracy, Europe
Jan 16, 2017 / Martin Michelot
The new issue of the Brussels Monitor series by Martin Michelot deals with EU-NATO cooperation in the context of the European Union Global Strategy.
Jan 16, 2017 / Martin Michelot
Martin Michelot is co-author of policy paper which is part of entire series developed by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The series focuses on current challenges of transatlantic cooperation.
Jan 16, 2017 / Martin Michelot
What should be Europe´s response to terrorism? Read the comprehensive article written by Martin Michelot from EUROPEUM and Benjamin Haddad from Hudson Institute.
Global Security, NATO, EU, Syria, Europe
Dec 16, 2016 / Tomasz Smura, the Head of Analysis Bureau at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Elections in the U.S. may have big implications for its allies, as the new administration may, as announced by Donald Trump during the election campaign, try to reduce the U.S. commitment in the world.
Global Security, USA, NATO, Asia, Europe
Oct 30, 2016 / Ed. by Andris Sprūds, Diāna Potjomkina
This Riga Conference companion volume offers reflections on the complex developments and future of the broader Trans-Atlantic area.
Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Media, Europe, Great Britain, Propaganda/Disinform, Hybrid Warfare
Sep 17, 2016 / Ed. by Andris Sprūds, Diāna Potjomkina
This is a follow-up publication to the annual Riga Dialogue conference that endeavours to reflect the recognisable diversity of perceptions and interests among a variety of stakeholders in the Euro-Atlantic area, and offer insights for increasing mutual t
Global Security, Nuclear, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Ukraine, Europe
Jul 18, 2016 / Piotr Woyke
The Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 put a stop to the gradual scaling down of US military engagement in Europe, a policy that the United States had pursued since the end of the Cold War.
Jul 15, 2016 / Marek Menkiszak, Piotr Żochowski
Political reactions from Russia have so far been negative, if rather moderate.
Jun 02, 2016 / Mateusz Seroka
Montenegro’s accession to NATO will be the apogee of the pro-Western policy of their Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic who has been in power since 1991.
May 26, 2016 / Ed. by Andris Spruds, Diana Potjomkina
Thorough reassessment of and recommendations for the Latvia-US strategic partnership
Energy Security, Global Security, Oil and Gas, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Ukraine, Democracy, Media, Education, Europe
Apr 28, 2016 / Filip Tuček
The assessment of Russia’s military achievements and limitations to make optimal policy decisions
Mar 10, 2016 / Multiple Authors
Holistic overview of the most recent cybersecurity matters from jurisdical, technological and military perspective. Next issue of the ECJ will be released in April.
Cyber Security, Global Security, NATO, EU, Poland, Education, V4, Europe
Feb 23, 2016 / Rafał Ciastoń, Col. (Ret.) Jerzy Gruszczyński, Rafał Lipka, Col. (Ret.) dr hab. Adam Radomyski, Tomasz Smura
This report takes a closer look at Poland’s air defence system, one of the cornerstones of state defence and security in general.
Feb 22, 2016 / Norbert Beckmann-Dierkes, Andris Sprūds, Toms Rostoks, Kristīne Bērziņa, Alyson Bailes, Margrét Cela, Katla Kjartansdóttir, Kristinn Schram, Lassi Heininen, Piotr Kościński, Wojciech Lorenz, Lidia Puka, Stefan Steinicke, Steffen Weber, Mārtiņš Vargulis,
The Arctic is on the rise. Despite the recent events in Ukraine and the Russian annexation of Crimea that have shaken the Euro-Atlantic security architecture, there is no denying that, even if temporarily sidelined, the importance of the High North in glo
Feb 22, 2016 / Aldis Austers
Latvia is a country of extreme contrasts. Twenty-two years of independence have brought periods of both high growth and deep slumps. The general trend of economic development has been positive since the early 1990s, more and more people have enjoyed enhan
Feb 19, 2016 / Andris Sprūds, Viljar Veebel, Kārlis Bukovskis, Aldis Austers, Imants Lieģis, Raimonds Rublovskis, Mārtiņš Vargulis, Diāna Potjomkina, Anna Beitāne, Mārtiņš Daugulis
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs launches its first annual Foreign Policy Yearbook to address the issue of continuity and change in Latvia’s foreign policy. Although this analytic endeavour brings together authors with a diversity of backgro
Feb 19, 2016 / Māris Andžāns, Andrei A. Kazantsev, Diāna Potjomkina, Heidi Reisinger, Gulshan Sachdeva, Zaur Shiriyev, Andris Sprūds, S. Frederick Starr, Farkhod Tolipov, Guli I. Yuldasheva
The aim of this publication is to analyze, raise awareness of and provide recommendations regarding the impact of the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) on NATO in general and Latvia in particular. The approach chosen by the LIIA is a broad one, taking
Feb 19, 2016 / Māris Andžāns, Andrei A. Kazantsev, Diāna Potjomkina, Heidi Reisinger, Gulshan Sachdeva, Zaur Shiriyev, Andris Sprūds, S. Frederick Starr, Farkhod Tolipov, Guli I. Yuldasheva
The aim of this publication is to analyze, raise awareness of and provide recommendations regarding the impact of the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) on NATO in general and Latvia in particular. The approach chosen by the LIIA is a broad one...
Feb 18, 2016 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
PCTR Newsletter
Energy Security, Economic Security, Nuclear, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Syria, Ukraine, Israel, Europe, Migration
Feb 10, 2016 / Jaroslav Naď, Milan Šuplata, Marian Majer.
Reflecting on “DAV4 Full Report: Towards a Deeper Visegrad Defence Partnership” and its recommendations
NATO, EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, V4, Europe
Feb 01, 2016 / Tomasz Otłowski
The attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 will contribute to major changes in the socio-political climate in the European Union and affect the future of the European integration process.
Jan 19, 2016 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
PCTR Newsletter
Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Poland, Syria, Ukraine, Democracy, Media, V4, Europe, Afghanistan
Jan 19, 2016 / Ed. by Andris Sprūds, Ilvija Bruģe
Comprehensive review of Latvian foreign and security policy in 2015 and recommendations for 2016
Cyber Security, Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Syria, Ukraine, Media, Asia, Europe
Dec 18, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The PCTR offers a possibility to download the latest issue of the PCTR Newsletter. A summary of important news in the field of transatlantic relations is included.
Cyber Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, United Nations, Middle East, Czech Republic, Poland, Syria, Ukraine, V4, Israel, Asia, Europe
Nov 18, 2015 / Filip Tuček
A timely analysis of Russia’s hybrid warfare threats from Russia will allow governments in Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, and Warsaw to maximize their countries’ immunity to potential Russian coercion. When Moscow’s toolbox is uncovered (and the cloak of m
Europe, V4, Russia, NATO, Global Security, Economic Security, Cyber Security, Energy Security
Nov 18, 2015 / Grigorij Mesežnikov
CEPI’s monthly digest of news and analysis regarding Russia provides insights on important issues affecting the country
Nov 15, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The PCTR offers a possibility to download the latest issue of the PCTR Newsletter. A summary of important news in the field of transatlantic relations is included.
Cyber Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, Middle East, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Syria, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Europe, Afghanistan
Nov 05, 2015 / András György Deák, Tomaš Kulda
Regional gas and energy policies has been moving toward a more transparent, competitive and unified market since the late 2000s.
Europe, Asia, V4, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU, Russia, NATO, Oil and Gas, Energy Security
Oct 28, 2015 / Wojciech Lorenz, Mário Nicolini
In a completely new security context after Russian agression against Ukraine NATO is reviewing all fundamental principles, which has driven its decisions over the last two decades. Enlargement, the Alliance’s primary policy to realise the vision of a Euro
Europe, V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, NATO, Global Security
Oct 28, 2015 / Milan Šuplata, Jiří Schneider, Marian Majer
By annexing Crimea and fuelling violence in the Ukraine’s easternmost regions, Russia seriously broke basic principles of international law and shook assumptions about cooperative character of post-Cold War security architecture in Europe. Yet, the seemin
Migration, Europe, V4, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU, NATO, Global Security
Oct 14, 2015 / Wojciech Lorenz and Mário Nicolini
Before the NATO summit in Warsaw in 2016, the allies are confronted with a new security paradigm and face a strategic dilemma: how to reconcile the commitment to the Open Door Policy with the political and military reality in which Russia remains an impor
Sep 21, 2015 / Jaan Murumets
On the web site of the Institute of Modern Russia, a New York-based think-tank, Matthew Bodner published on August 26 an analysis of Russia’s military capabilities that could be employed in an eventual adventure in the Baltic Sea region. Everyone familiar
Sep 21, 2015 / Martin Hurt
For Sweden’s Social Democrats, it is a noteworthy change in rhetoric, as they built their past arguments for opposing NATO accession on perceived US dominance of the alliance and the fact that NATO deterrence is partially based on nuclear weapons.
Sep 21, 2015 / Maksym Bugriy
As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues to rage on in Donbas (Pravda.com.ua, August 11), a popular sentiment regarding Kyiv’s relationship with NATO is likely to revive debates on Ukraine’s “Finlandization”—a strategic option notably proposed by Dr. Z
Sep 21, 2015 / Kalev Stoicescu
Most NATO members continue to reduce their defence budgets, in spite of Russia’s assertiveness, continued aggression against Ukraine and the risk of conflict spill over. Russia, pretending that the West is its worst enemy, is doing quite the opposite, hav
Sep 18, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The PCTR offers you a possibility to download the latest issue of the PCTR Newsletter
Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Asia, Europe
Sep 10, 2015 / Petr Spelda
D.SQ Security Brief
Global Security, NATO, EU, Middle East, Democracy, Media, Europe
Aug 07, 2015 / Yury Fedorov
At the time, when the world is remembering the enormous tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Yury Fedorov in his new policy paper analyses what consequences might the looming crisis of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty have.
Jul 13, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations offers a possibility to download the latest issue of the PCTR Newsletter.
Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Europe
Jul 08, 2015 / Expert Group
Regular weekly digest of notable local and international news, as well as analyses covering the Ukraine crisis
Global Security, NATO, Russia, EU, Ukraine, Democracy, Europe
Jul 08, 2015 / Joerg Forbrig
This conflict will be shaped by the degrees to which both sides are able to maintain their internal cohesion. It may become a race against time, with both sides banking on the cohesion of the other fading before their own ranks break apart.
Jun 10, 2015 / Dániel Bartha, Jakub Kufčák, Marian Majer, Mário Nicolini
NATO seems to be getting back to its old routines and the Wales commitments are slowly being pushed to the backburner. This is shocking, given that Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine continues unabated.
Apr 16, 2015 / Michal Kořan, Petr Nečas, Jan Österreicher, Bohuslav Pernica, Jiří Šedivý, Pavel Štalmach, Alexandr Vondra
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) is delighted to present the new Policy Paper entitled
Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, V4, Africa, Europe
Apr 15, 2015 / Expert Group
Ukraine Reality Check - Policy brief
Apr 10, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations offers a possibility to download the latest issue of PCTR Newsletter.
Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Democracy, Israel, Europe
Mar 25, 2015 / Aliaksei Kazharski
Aliaksei Kazharski provides his insight on political and security implications of Kaliningrad’s geographical and historical peculiarities.
Mar 18, 2015 / Markéta Wittichová
European Security Spotlight No. 7
Mar 14, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The PTCR offers you to download the second PCTR Newsletter issue in 2015, which contains not only information about PCTR events, but especially about the most important news from the field of Euro-Atlantic relations, which happened in February.
Energy Security, Global Security, Oil and Gas, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Poland, Syria, Ukraine, Africa, Europe
Mar 11, 2015 / Jaroslav Naď, Marian Majer, Milan Šuplata
Security and Defense Study
Mar 11, 2015 / Milan Šuplata, Jaroslav Naď
Security and Defence Policy Brief
Mar 11, 2015 / Milan Šuplata
Security and Defense Policy Brief
Feb 18, 2015 / John K. Glenn, Bruce P. Jackson, Lukas Kovanda, A. Wess Mitchell, Cameron Munter, Tomas Pojar, Leah Scheunemann, Jiri Schneider, Alexandr Vondra
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) published with the kind support of a non-profit organization Zaostřeno, o.p.s. and RWE Česká republika a bilingual publication Czech – American relations: A roadmap for the future
Global Security, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, United Nations, Middle East, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Democracy, Education, Human Rights, V4, Europe, Afghanistan, Economic Security, Energy Security
Feb 02, 2015 / Erzsébet N. Rózsa and Anna Péczeli
A new study written by Erzsébet N. Rózsa, senior researcher of Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Anna Péczeli is now available on the website of SIPRI.
Jan 30, 2015 / John K. Glenn, Bruce P. Jackson, Lukáš Kovanda, A. Wess Mitchell, Cameron Munter, Tomáš Pojar, Jiří Schneider, Alexandr Vondra
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized in 2014, in cooperation with the American Think-tank Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a project which was supported by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Energy Security, Economic Security, Global Security, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Democracy, Human Rights, V4, Europe
Jan 28, 2015 / Vít Beneš
Čím ukrajinská válka není? A čím může být? Přečtěte si policy paper Víta Beneše.
Jan 08, 2015 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations offers a possibility to download the latest issue of PCTR Newsletter.
USA, NATO, Russia, EU, United Nations, Middle East, Czech Republic, Europe, Afghanistan, Energy Security
Nov 20, 2014 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
PCTR Newsletter
Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Israel, Asia, Europe, Afghanistan
Sep 30, 2014 / Cameron Munter
The seventh policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project.
Economic Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Democracy, Europe
Sep 30, 2014 / A. Wess Mitchell and Leah Scheunemann
The sixth policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project.
Global Security, USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Europe
Sep 30, 2014 / John K. Glenn
The PCTR offers you the possibility to download the fifth policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project.
USA, NATO, Russia, EU, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Europe, Global Security
Sep 30, 2014 / Bruce P. Jackson
The PCTR offers you the possibility to download the fourth policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project.
Energy Security, Global Security, USA, NATO, EU, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Democracy, Europe
Sep 04, 2014 / Marian Majer
On Thursday, the leaders of 28 countries will meet at the next NATO summit. A year ago, it seemed that the completion of the ISAF mission would be its main topic
Sep 04, 2014 / Dominik Jankowski
The current Russian-Ukrainian conflict is a game changer for European security. The entire European security architecture has trembled as the eastern flank of the continent has been destabilised. If the conflict cannot act as a unifier for the transatlant
Jul 29, 2014 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
PCTR Newsletter
NATO, Russia, EU, Middle East, Czech Republic, Syria, Ukraine, Israel, Europe
Jun 16, 2014 / Lukáš Kovanda (ECONOMIC CONSULTANT)
The third policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project
Jun 16, 2014 / Jiří Schneider (SENIOR FELLOW AND DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS, PSSI)
The first policy paper of the Connection Prague – Washington: How to strengthen transatlantic tie between the Czech Republic and the United States of America… project.
Global Security, Nuclear, USA, NATO, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Europe
Jun 16, 2014 / Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR)
PCTR Newsletter
Jun 14, 2014 / Veronika Macková, CENAA
What is new in Cyber world in May 2014?
