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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🗣️ Meet the keynote speaker of this year’s Czech Security Forum: Brett Ashley Leeds. Join us on 22 October at Atrium Žižkov and register here: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...

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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

‘NATO first, EU plus’ could sum up Czechia's policy, remaining reliant on the transatlantic link, but opening up to deeper European integration 🛡️ 📚 Find out more about 🇨🇿's perspectives in our latest book 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @iirprague.bsky.social

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Czech Security Forum 2026 will take place on 22 October at Atrium Žižkov in Prague. This year’s conference will focus on polarisation, foreign interference and the fragmentation of the Western alliance. Registration is open: www.iir.cz/czech-securi...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our researcher Jan Švec, together with Zuzana Schreiberová in their new article analysed almost 1.94 million comments and more than 154,000 posts from Facebook groups to understand how online attacks against women in politics emerge and spread. Read more here: www.iir.cz/large-scale-...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

💻 Interested in the future of EU digital sovereignty and its implications for European cohesion? Read more about the study by Jakub Eberle in his latest article published in the Journal of European Public Policy, on our website: iir.cz/the-inequali...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎬 Rádi bychom vám připomněli, že již zítra 4. srpna se uskuteční naše tradiční letní promítání s odbornou debatou. Registrace začíná v 19:00, samotný program v 19:30. Ještě máme několik posledních volných míst a registrovat se můžete na našem webu! www.iir.cz/letni-kino-s...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎥Srdečně vás zveme na venkovní promítání filmu Tatami, které bude spojené s debatou o současném Íránu a tamním islámském režimu. Vstup je zdarma. Odkaz na registraci najdete v komentáři pod příspěvkem Těšíme se na vás! Změna programu vyhrazena.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🇬🇧 Keir Starmer odstupuje z funkce britského premiéra. Naše výzkumnice Simona Dianová pro Studio ČT24 rozebrala důvody jeho pádu, nástup Andyho Burnhama i to, co změna ve vedení vlády znamená pro budoucnost Labouristické strany. Celý rozhovor si můžete pustit na ČT24, odkaz najdete v komentáři níže 🎧

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

S velkou radostí tento měsíc oznamujeme další posilu do našeho výzkumného týmu, kterou je výzkumnice Tereza Plíštilová! Více se o Tereze a její práci můžete dočíst na našem webu. Těšíme se na spolupráci! www.iir.cz/tereza-plist...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

☄️ Our latest study by IIR researchers Nikola Schmidt and Jan Švec, together with Timna Michlmayr, explores how China uses planetary defence to strengthen its image as a responsible space power. Read the full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

S radostí vítáme v našem výzkumném týmu Simonu Dianovou! Simona získala doktorát ze Sorbonne Nouvelle University v Paříži a z Fakulty sociálních studií Masarykovy univerzity v Brně. Více se o Simoně a jejím výzkumu a publikacích můžete dočíst na našem webu. Těšíme se na spolupráci!

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What will Hungary’s role in the Western Balkans look like after Orbán? And how much of Budapest’s influence in the region is likely to continue under Péter Magyar? Answers to these questions are explored in our new policy paper by Asya Metodieva. iir.cz/hungary-s-in...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the ERC-funded CLOSER project at the Institute of International Relations Prague. Applications are open until 21 June 2026. Further information about the position is available in the job description and on our website: www.iir.cz/call-for-a-p...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Veronika Bílková on her election to the UN Human Rights Committee! 👏🇺🇳 Our researcher has become a member of the UN body that monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. We wish her every success in this important role!

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

IIR at the European Parliament! 🇪🇺 Last week, our researcher Jan Daniel presented a study on Syria before the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs. 📄 Read more about the study on our website and watch the full presentation delivered before the EP: iir.cz/three-scenar...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

In his article, Ondřej Horký-Hlucháň explains why this governance tool has become a technical exercise rather than a way to encourage political debates on major development and environmental issues. Read the full text for free on ScienceDirect by 11 July: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🌐 Vychází první letošní číslo časopisu Mezinárodní politika, ve kterém vám tentokrát přinášíme téma světového řádu v otřesech. Přečtěte si celé číslo již teď na našem webu. www.iir.cz/svetovy-rad-...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

How is Hungary’s economic model evolving, and what might its future direction mean for Central Europe? We invite you to a lecture with Professor Gergő Medve-Bálint on 19 May at 16:00 at the IIR. Register here: www.iir.cz/from-soverei...

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Vera Jourova @verajourova.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

At the EUROPE AS A TASK conference 💬, we discussed digital sovereignty and Europe's tech choices in a changing transatlantic context 🌍⚙️ 1/3 @iirprague.bsky.social @europeum.bsky.social @amo.cz

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The IIR hosted a lecture by Professor Ian Klinke from the University of Oxford, who explored Germany’s changing political and strategic landscape, including debates surrounding defence spending and the growing influence of AfD. 🎤 The discussion was moderated by researcher Jakub Eberle.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Náš ředitel Mats Braun se v rozhovoru pro Hospodářské noviny vyjádřil k proměně americké zahraniční politiky, rostoucí roli Číny i tomu, proč se Evropa bez Spojených států zatím stále neobejde. Rozhovor je pro vás odemčen: archiv.hn.cz/c1-67870860-....

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🎉 We are very pleased to announce that the Czech Journal of International Relations has achieved Q1 status in the Scimago SJR ranking and has joined the ranks of the most prestigious journals in the field of Political Science and International Relations! 🌐 www.iir.cz/cjir-achieve...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a discussion with Ian Klinke, who specialises in the history of geopolitics. The lecture will examine how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped Germany’s foreign policy. Please register via our website here: iir.cz/dead-or-dorm...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Join the team at the Institute of International Relations Prague and become our new Researcher / Senior Researcher 🌍 👉 More information can be found in the full job advertisement and on our website: www.iir.cz/researcher-s...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Czech Journal of International Relations is pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue titled Small States in Turbulent Times, which is scheduled for publication in August 2027. For more information please visit: cjir.iir.cz/index.php/cj...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Are our rights really protected as we grow older? And is the world ready for the realities of ageing societies? Veronika Bílková and Federica Cristani explore whether we need a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and what it could change in practice. iir.cz/czech-republ...

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Vera Jourova @verajourova.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Leading or lagging? That's the question Europe must answer now. 🇪🇺 🎤 Today I'm speaking on Digital Sovereignty at the @iirprague.bsky.social. The EU needs to take steps that were unimaginable just a few years ago. However, technological sovereignty is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Today, the Institute of International Relations Prague is hosting a forum on the EU’s economic playbook in a disrupted world, featuring a keynote by Věra Jourová @verajourova.bsky.social, who is currently addressing the audience on the vital importance of digital sovereignty for Europe. 🇪🇺

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Are our rights really protected as we grow older? Veronika Bílková and Federica Cristani explore whether we need a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and what it could change in practice. 👉Read the full policy paper on our website: www.iir.cz/czech-republ...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Volná pracovní pozice v ÚMV: Koordinátor/ka konferenčního a komunikačního úseku 👉 Více informací najdeš v inzerátu a u nás na webu: www.iir.cz/koordinator-...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🌾 Agriculture is becoming a key strategic issue in the EU’s southern neighbourhood. This policy paper explores what the failed EU–Tunisia ALECA negotiations reveal about its role in North Africa. 🖇️ Find out more: www.iir.cz/eu-agricultu...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Je íránský režim na prahu kolapsu? Nebo současný tlak naopak posílí jeho nejtvrdší křídlo? A co znamená nástup nového duchovního vůdce pro budoucnost země? O tom mluvil náš expert na Blízký východ Jan Daniel ve včerejším pořadu Osobnost Plus na Českém rozhlase. mujrozhlas.cz/osobnost-plu...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Eskalace mezi Izraelem a Íránem po sérii úderů zvyšuje napětí napříč Blízkým východem a otevírá otázky dalšího vývoje konfliktu. Náš expert Jan Daniel komentuje možné scénáře eskalace, oslabení íránského režimu i dopady na region a Evropu. 🛡️ 📎Odkaz najdete tady: www.iir.cz/mozne-scenar...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Explore IIR’s annual collection of expert analyses on current developments in international politics, from shifts in the global order to their impact on European security and Czech foreign policy. 📎 Link to the publication in the comments.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Do you ever wonder how often politicians speak about the European Union on X (Twitter) – and what makes them bring it up? This is the question examined by our Director of Research, Jan Kovář. Analysing more than 180,000 tweets published between 2007 and 2022. www.iir.cz/the-eu-as-a-...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

How did the Chinese authorities respond to growing international pressure over the mass detention of Uyghurs in re-education camps in Xinjiang? This question is examined by Jan Švec in his article published in Modern China. 📘 The full article is available here: www.iir.cz/new-research...

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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🗳️ In recent years, we have seen the emergence of party movements that use online interactions to reconnect with citizens. But are digital tools the solution to the democratic crisis? 📲 Find the answer in our #ActEU animated video👉 youtu.be/4Iqjxn7MQFo @cchscsic.bsky.social @iirprague.bsky.social

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Do DIGITAL innovations improve democracy? | Animated Explainer

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

What might Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans look like in 2035? In the EU-funded RE-ENGAGE project, our researchers explore how geopolitical rivalry and democratic resilience could shape Europe’s neighbourhood. 👉 Read more via the link in the comments.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📌 We are seeking three PhD candidates in the social sciences to join the ERC Synergy Grant project CLOSER at the Institute of International Relations Prague. 🌐 www.iir.cz/job-offer-ph...

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📘Představujeme Analýzy ÚMV: Svět v proměnách 2026, tradiční soubor odborných textů ÚMV. Zaměřuje se na proměny mezinárodního řádu, geopolitické napětí, výzvy pro evropskou bezpečnost i dopady na zahraniční politiku a postavení Česka v EU a NATO. 🌍Odkaz najdete v komentáři pod tímto příspěvkem.

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🌍 Jaké oblasti mezinárodních vztahů budou v příštím roce klíčové – a proč? Na to jsme se zeptali našeho ředitele Matse Brauna, který shrnuje, jaké světové dění bude v roce 2026 zásadní z bezpečnostního i ekonomického hlediska.

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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

At the #ActEU Final Conference on 5 February, we will reflect on the effects of #polarisation 👉 Get ready for this event by re-watching Pelin Musil's explainer on the topic🔗 youtu.be/WRDouV438zc And don't forget to register for the conference 🌐 tepsa.eu/events/acteu... @iirprague.bsky.social

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Institute of International Relations Prague @iirprague.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

How do governments led by anti-elite or people-centred political movements approach multilateral cooperation within the United Nations? Prof. Sandra Destradi examines the links between domestic political agendas and international engagement at the UN. 📄 www.iir.cz/populists-at...

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