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
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.
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
Mar 21, 2017 / János T. Barabás
According to the US Department of Defense the traditional way of resolving conflicts, especially by military means becomes less and less viable due to social, economic, and information related developments. Non-state actors now have access to inexpensive
Jan 22, 2017 / Viera Žúborová
Centre for European and North Atlantic Affairs (CENAA) gladly presents the latest issue of the CENAA Analysis “Central Europe on the Road to Illiberalism” written by Viera Žúborová from University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava.
Jan 16, 2017 / Christian Kvorning Lassen
The refugee crisis has highlighted hitherto latent divisions within the EU, particularly amongst the V4 countries and Western Europe. The division is, at first glance, rooted in fundamentally differing perceptions of the crisis, giving rise to several my
Jan 16, 2017 / Christian Kvorning Lassen
How politicians in the Czech Republic and Hungary react on the migration crisis? A what myths are currently related to migration in those countries? New blog by Christian Kvorning Lassen.
Jan 09, 2017 / Antall József Knowledge Centre
The first issue of the Antall József Knowledge Centre's new journal In Focus commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Visegrad Cooperation. Articles and interviews are analysing the history of the cooperation and those current social and political process
EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, V4, Europe, Migration
Sep 22, 2016 / Ed. by Peter Jančárik, Adam Reichardt, Roman Shutov, Ivana Smoleňová
This paper is a summary of a series of closed-door expert roundtables of the event "Countering Pro-Russian Disinformation: Current Challenges and the Way Forward" that took place in Prague on May 31, 2016.
Jun 22, 2016 / Konrad Popławski
The latest results from the Visegrád Group states show them to be Germany’s most important trading partner, and their balance of trade in goods is in a state of equilibrium.
Apr 28, 2016 / Adam Balcer,Dániel Bartha, Edit Inotai and Lucia Najšlová
Central Europe’s leading experts share their views on the EU deal with Turkey
Apr 28, 2016 / Milan Šuplata, Péter Krekó, Jakub Janda, Adam Petrikovič, Lóránt Győri, Veronika Víchová
CEPI`s March Information War Monitor elaborates on this month`s relevant topics elaborated on by the pro-Kremlin propaganda machine
Apr 28, 2016 / Pawel Zerka, Martin Michelot and Dániel Bartha
Three top young foreign policy experts in the region’s capitals share thier views on a growing fragmentation in Europe
Apr 18, 2016 / Monika Zborowska, analyst of the ‘Economy and Energy’ program of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
The project aims to strengthen Russia’s position as a major supplier of energy to EU countries, and brings with it a great deal of economic and geopolitical consequences for Europe.
Europe, V4, Poland, Russia, Oil and Gas, Economic Security, Energy Security
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 10, 2016 / Alena Kudzko
CEPI’s monthly digest of news and analysis regarding Russia: January 2016
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
Jan 21, 2016 / Andrej Chovan
The “Trends of Visegrad Foreign Policy” project provides a chance to examine the perceptions of Slovak policy makers and researchers and compare them with those of their Czech, Polish and Hungarian counterparts.
V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU, Russia, Energy Security
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 04, 2016 / Agata Biernat, Research Fellow at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
The EU should find a way to include the Balkan countries in the decision-making process on a joint solution to the migration crisis. These countries have declared their wish to co-create European solidarity, and take their share of responsibility for this
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
Dec 14, 2015 / Martin Jirušek, Tomáš Vlček, Hedvika Koďousková, Roger W. Robinson Jr., Anna Leshchenko, Filip Černoch, Lukáš Lehotský, Veronika Zapletalová
Analysis of activities of Russian state-owned companies in natural gas and nuclear sectors in the region of central and Eastern Europe.
Energy Security, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Russia, EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, V4, 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 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
Sep 29, 2015 / Frank Markovic
The Visegrad Four belonged to the small group of states that opposed the quotas from the very beginning. Their stance came at a price. The vote on Tuesday is particularly damaging for the V4 not least because it has undermined the unity of the block.
Migration, Europe, V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU
Sep 24, 2015 / Martin Michelot
As time passes and migratory pressures continue to increase, with another estimated 6000 asylum-seekers having made their way into Hungary yesterday, any meeting of European decision-makers in Brussels is observed with increased scrutiny and expectations
Migration, Europe, V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU
Sep 24, 2015 / Frank Markovic
How can the V4 countries coordinate their positions towards the refugee crisis and the EU referendum in the UK?
Migration, Europe, V4, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU
Jul 21, 2015 / Martin Jirušek, Tomáš Vlček, Hedvika Koďousková, Filip Černoch, Lukáš Lehotský, Veronika Zapletalová, Anna Leshchenko
Executive summary of a broader study focusing on assessment of the behaviour of Russian state-owned companies in natural gas and nuclear sectors in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia
Energy Security, Oil and Gas, Russia, EU, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, V4, Europe
Jun 16, 2015 / Dániel Bartha, Milan Nič, Maria Staszkiewicz, Milan Zubíček, Marian Majer,
In a global marketplace, the Visegrad Group countries are very small markets. But taken together, they present an interesting, underdeveloped market of over 65 million customers whose digital economic potential is only starting to be exploited.
Jun 03, 2015 / Vít Dostál and Ondřej Mocek
The European Parliament has never played such an important role in the EU’s decision-making; the four Visegrád countries (V4) could benefit from the aggregated strength of their MEPs.
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 14, 2015 / Edited by Marian Majer
DAV4 III Expert Group Report
Global Security, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, V4
Mar 17, 2015 / Dániel Bartha, Milan Nič
Fragmented digital agenda in the V4 countries: how to go regional?
Mar 11, 2015 / Milan Šuplata, Jaroslav Naď
Security and Defence Policy Brief
Feb 25, 2015 / Rudolf Fürst
Čína se dosud nebývalou měrou začala zajímat o postkomunistickou část Evropy. Tento zájem je motivován ekonomicky, obavy z čínského „rozděl a panuj“ v EU jsou zatím neúměrné.
Global Security, EU, V4, Asia
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.
Feb 02, 2015 / András Rácz, András Deák, István Gyarmati, Roland Kováts
Summary of the panel discussion on Ukraine
Energy Security, Global Security, Russia, EU, Hungary, Ukraine, V4, Europe
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
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
Jun 21, 2014 / Padrtová Barbora (edt.)
Publication includes tailor-made recommendations in the field of Security Sector Reform (SSF) for individual South Caucasus countries based on best and worst practices of V4 countries.