Michal Smetana and Daniel Prokop’s new policy brief examines the Czech Republic’s uncritical support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite mounting evidence of severe violations of international law. They argue that this selective approach undermines Czechia’s human rights credibility, fuels dehumanization, and aligns the country with extremist policies opposed even within Israel.

Matouš Horčička’s new policy brief analyzes Iran's shifting geopolitical strategy following a turbulent 2024 marked by domestic instability and international setbacks. He highlights how Iran's weakened position opens a strategic window for Western diplomats to influence Tehran’s future direction and reduce its reliance on Russia and China. The brief explores potential diplomatic approaches to engage Iran and prevent further regional escalation.

Tereza Plíštilová’s new policy paper describes the impact of public protests against the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, especially in the light of student demonstrations in several cities accross the US and Europe. She emphasizes the significant shift of Western public attitudes on the conflict and explains how the public-elite divide of opinion should be addressed.

In policy brief #023, Karim Kamel dives into the topic of shaping a future where AI amplifies our collective potential while safeguarding humanity's values.

Tomáš Bruner’s new policy brief offers actionable insights to overcome the challenges of the defense industry in light of the EU's ESG reporting requirements.

Michal Smetana's policy brief examines the European public's view on arms control negotiations with Russia amid heightened nuclear risks following the collapse of key treaties.

Eliška Pohnerová discusses the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund and the connected conflict between China and the Global North over climate finance.

Central and Eastern Europe needs to robustly engage with the Global South. Four steps CEE should take to secure international support in the Russia-Ukraine war are described in a policy brief by Michal Parízek.

Tomáš Bruner on the surprising connections between class action lawsuits and disinformation campaigns.

Our principal investigator Harald Müller on the war in Ukraine, resemblances to year 1938 and the need for transformation of Europe’s security architecture.

A recently published report by Amnesty International has labeled Israel an 'apartheid regime'. Our researcher, Irena Kalhousová, has actively participated in the public debate sparked by this controversial statement. As a contribution to the discussion, we are publishing yet another perspective on the subject in this guest policy paper written by Dr. Jakub Záhora from Max Planck Institute in Germany.

Jan Ludvík on the current crisis between Ukraine and Russia and the grim outlooks for Ukraine in case of an armed clash.

Jan Ludvík discusses state of the nuclear arms control and the possible developments for new nuclear-arms-control regime.

Nikola Kurková Klímová debates the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.

Tomáš Bruner debates different positions of V4 states in view of climate change, and their engagement in the UN.

Barbara Dufková on the recent developement in the South China Sea controversies discussed at the 37th ASEAN Summit and its implications for the legal framework.

Jan Hornát on the role of the future American president for the region of Central and Eastern Europe.

Tomáš Bruner on Due Diligence in Cyberspace

Kamil Klosek on the link between FDI and military interventions.

Vojtěch Bahenský on fake news, propaganda, disinformation
and truth decay.

Michal Parízek on the current problems of WTO.

Ekaterina Ananyeva on the two biggest economic projects
in Central Asia.

Michal Onderčo on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Harald Müller on the U.S. decision to leave the Iran deal.