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Some valuable lessons from U.S. politics?

February 04, 2016

Although the Europeans might see the U.S. presidential elections as rather bizarre, it currently presents similar trends to those in Europe. The phenomenon of “antisystem” candidates can now be found on both sides of the Atlantic. Read what Martin Michelot thinks about this development.

The importance of having think-tanks (in the Czech Republic)

January 21, 2016

In cooperation with other think-tanks and representatives of the civil society, we would like to invite you to a discussion on "The importance of having think-tanks (in the Czech Republic)". The discussion is designed to underline the important role of think-tanks for the public sphere as well as for the civil society, and highlight their interconnection with the political parties. Furthermore, the discussion will be accompanied by the official announcement of the best world think-tanks based on the Global Go To Think Tank Index.

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ČT24: Evaluation of Frederika Mogherini's visit in Prague

January 14, 2016

Studio ČT24 hosted Michal Vít who commented on the main points the vice president of the European Commission addressed during her visit of the Czech Republic.

French foreign policy has to be reconsidered

December 08, 2015

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.

Three myths about refugees, immigrants and the European refugee crisis

November 19, 2015

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 myths whose veracity merits questioning. This blog will seek to challenge three of the most popular misconceptions about the refugee crisis.

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

November 18, 2015

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

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Federica Mogherini and Her First Year as HRVP

November 06, 2015

Policy brief by Tereza Novotná - summarizing and assessing the first year of Federica Mogherini as HRVP.

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HN: Erroneous history according to Zeman

August 09, 2015

Czech newspaper Hospodářské noviny published a commentary by Martin Michelot in which he discusses the missed opportunity of Miloš Zeman to foster the Czech-French relations.

"Five Presidents Report" Review

August 11, 2015

Policy brief by Christian Kvorning Lassen discusses some of the key elements of the Five Presidents Report.

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Profit or perish? Hungary and the Czech Republic’s response to the refugee crisis

October 25, 2015

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.