Although the Europeans might see the US presidential elections as rather bizarre, in now presents similar trends to those in Europe. The phenomenon of “antisystem” candidates can now be found all over the world. Read what does Martin Michelot think about this development.

Building Bridges Between National Perspectives on the European Union

As we have been seeing lately, the position of the EU member states towards the Union is quite differentiated. The French Institute for International Relations began a unique project in December of 2014 which aims at bridging these different perspectives though mutual understanding and dialogue. The project is scheduled to continues till March 2016.

Another challenge for Europe: Fighting irregular warfare & exploitation of the NSAs

Europe, specifically the European Union, is now facing more pressing challenges than ever. Read a blog by Matthieu Crévecoeur in which he emphasizes the importance of staying united on both domestic and European level.

ČT24: France year after the attacks on Charlie Hebdo

Martin Michelot, guest of Události, commented on the current state of France, one year after the attacks on the French journal.

ČT24: Francie rok po útocích na Charlie Hebdo

Martin Michelot byl hostem Událostí a komentoval stav Francie rok po útocích na francouzský magazín.

French foreign policy has to be reconsidered

In the wake of the November 13 Paris attacks, French president Francois Hollande decided to intensify the French military operations to a level politically and financially unbearable in the long term.

Francouzskou zahraniční politiku je nutno přehodnotit

Bezprostředně po pařížských útocích 13. listopadu se francouzský prezident Francois Hollande rozhodl zesílit francouzské vojenské operace, a to do míry, která je dlouhodobě neudržitelná jak z politického, tak i finančního hlediska.

France is fighting on multiple fronts

Martin Michelot writes for Hospodářské noviny about France's military strategy following the terrosist attacks of 13th November. He examines its strenghts and weaknesses.

Public Debate: Holding Europe together after the Paris attacks: united we stand?

We would like to kindly invite you to a public debate on the aftermath of the recent Paris terrorist attacks.

Denník N: Paris attacks and the refugee crisis

Our head of research, Martin Michelot, offers his analysis of the Paris terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a Slovakian newspaper Denník N.