Events
The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations and ALIGIER cordially invite you to a launch of the Czech translation of the book The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, and a discussion with its author, Saul Singer, on Monday, December 9, at 17:00 at CEVRO, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1
The future of the Green Deal with the new European Commission
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) organized another meeting of its expert group on energy on Monday, November 18, at 5:00 PM in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute. Alexandr Vondra reported on the hearings of candidates for European Commissioners, focusing on the future of the Green Deal with the new European Commission. Martin Durčák presented an analysis of the adequacy of energy sources in the Czech Republic until 2040 – MAF CZ 2023.
Book launch – October 7th: FAUDA.
The publishing house Zeď and the Center for Transatlantic Relations, VŠ CEVRO, organized the launch of the book October 7: FAUDA. It will take place on November 14 at 5:30 PM in the atrium of VŠ CEVRO, Jungmannova 28/17. The book will be introduced by its co-authors Tomáš Pojar, Jan Dobrovský, Václav Marhoul, and Fedor Gál.
Presidential Briefing: U.S. Elections
The Center for Transatlantic Relations, VŠ CEVRO, hosted a discussion with advisors to President P. Pavel
Presidential Briefing: U.S. Elections
Jan Macháček, President of the Strategeo Institute
Tomáš Petříček, Director of the Progressive Analytical Center
Michael Žantovský, Senior Fellow, Center for Transatlantic Relations, VŠ CEVRO
The discussion will take place on Thursday, November 7, at 5:00 PM, in the atrium of VŠ CEVRO, Jungmannova 28/17.
War in the Middle East: One Year On
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations cordially invites you to a discussion with Michael Doran, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Hudson Institute: War in The Middle East: One Year On.
NATO Summit 2024: Requirements for the Capacities and Capabilities of the Czech Republic
The conference NATO Summit 2024: Requirements for the Capacities and Capabilities of the Czech Republic took place on Wednesday, October 2, starting at 2:00 PM at CEVRO Institute.
PCTR as a partner of the NATO Forum
The NATO Public Forum is a public event jointly organised by NATO and the Host Nation Government with civil society organisations, taking place during the Summit meetings of NATO’s Heads of State and Government. This year the Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) is a proud partner of the event!
The 2024 UK Election: the Crisis of Conservatism
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations hosted a discussion with Matthew Goodwin, Professor of Politics at Rutherford College, University of Kent: The 2024 UK Election: the Crisis of Conservatism. The discussion took place on Tuesday, June 25, at 17:00 at CEVRO, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1.
A Discussion with Federico Faggin
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations organized a discussion with Federico Faggin, inventor of the first commercial microprocessor and one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today: From the Microprocessor Through AI to the Human Consciousness. It was held on Wednesday, June 12, at 17:00 at CEVRO, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1.
Roberto Brazzale will introduce Federico Faggin, and Mojmír Hampl moderated the discussion.
Roberto Brazzale will introduce Federico Faggin, and Mojmír Hampl will moderate the discussion.
The Foreign Policy Priorities of Azerbaijan with Jeyhun Bayramov
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations held an expert discussion on The Foreign Policy Priorities of Azerbaijan with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. It took place Tuesday, April 23, at 14:00 at CEVRO, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1 and was moderated by Tomas Pojar.
Closed Expert Discussion: Cooperation Between the State and the Private Sector in the Field of ICT.
On February 28, we organized another discussion of the expert group on cybersecurity in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute.
Closed Expert Discussion: Nuclear Energy.
On February 22, another meeting of the PCTR expert group on energy took place in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute. The topic was nuclear energy, with opening remarks delivered by Dana Drábová, Pavel Cyrani, and Tomáš Pleskač.
Israel at War: Geopolitical Consequences
On February 21st the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations organized a discussion called Israel at War:
Geopolitical Consequences. The speakers were Dan Schueftan and Jay Footlik, and the moderator was Michael Žantovský.
Putin’s Russia without Illusions
On February 24th, two years will have passed since Ukraine was attacked by Putin’s Russia. Presidential elections will take place in Russia from March 15th to 17th.
State-Building: Innovation or Stagnation,
The CEVRO Institute, in cooperation with partners from the Future Forces Forum (FFF), the Defence and Security Industry Association (AOBP), and the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR), organized a conference titled: State-Building: Innovation or Stagnation, which took place on January 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the CEVRO Institute, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1.
Budování státu: inovace, nebo stagnace, která se uskuteční 18. ledna 2024 od 13 hod. v prostorách Vysoké školy CEVRO, Jungmannova 17, Praha 1. Účast na konferenci je po registraci zdarma.
2023
Gad Shimron: Israel Never Forgets…
A debate titled “Israel Never Forgets” and the presentation of the Czech translation of Execution of the Hangman of Riga: The Only Execution of a Nazi War Criminal by the Mossad by Gad Shimron took place on the 28th of November.
New Era of Collective Defense for NATO
On the 22nd of November at 17:30 the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) together with the Czech Army and NATO hosted an even carrying the name “New Era of Collective Defense for NATO”.
Axis of Evil – Geopolitical Contexts of Hamas Terror
On October 23rd, a debate on the topic “Axis of Evil – Geopolitical Contexts of Hamas Terror” took place at the CEVRO College. The event was organized by the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR). The participants included Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the PCTR Council, Alexandr Vondra, National Security Advisor and PCTR Council member Tomáš Pojar, and PCTR experts Jaroslav Kuchyňa and Michael Žantovský. The debate was moderated by Jan Fingerland from Český Rozhlas.
Closed expert debate: The End of Coal?
On the 3rd of October PCTR hosted a closed expert debate from its cycle focusing on energy. The theme of this weeks meeting was The End of Coal? The main speakers were Daniel Beneš from ČEZ and Pavel Tykač, an owner of the group Sev.en. The meeting was moderated by a member of PCTR, Tomáš Pojar.
New Threats and Secure Communication
Conference organized by the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations, CEVRO Institute under the auspices of the US Embassy in Prague and Vít Rakušan, The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and Minister of the Interior.
Energy Security: Balkans solutions, not Balkans problems
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations cordially invites you to a discussion with Václav Bartuška, Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security, MFA John Jovanovic, CEO, Nova Fleet and Peter Stohr, Director, Premier Energy Group: Energy Security: Balkans solutions, not Balkans problems on Monday, September 11 at 17:00, CEVRO Institute, Jungmannova 28, Praha 1. Cameron Munter, PCTR Senior Fellow, will moderate it.
Defending Nato’s Eastern Flank: Challenges from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Prague Center of Transatlantic Relations hosted a discussion with Gen Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces and Gen Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, “Defending Nato’s Eastern Flank: Challenges from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”.
A debate with Prof. Václav Smil
Srdečně zveme na debatu s profesorem Václavem Smilem pořádanou Centrem Transatlantických vztahů (PCTR), která se uskuteční v pondělí 22. května od 17:00 v Atriu CEVRO Institutu, Jungmannova 28, Praha 1. Debata s názvem Evropa, Amerika, Asie: kdo s koho? Bude moderována Alexandrem Vondrou.
Armenia’s Democratic Journey in a Turbulent Region: The Need for Security and Stability
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and Prague Center for Middle East Relations (PCMR) cordially invite you to a discussion with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on Thursday, May 4 at 18:00, CEVRO Institute, Jungmannova 28, Praha 1. The discussion titled Armenia’s Democratic Journey in a Turbulent Region: The Need for Security and Stability will be moderated by Alexandr Vondra, MEP.
Can We Survive Without Russian Oil? Short-term and Long-term Solutions
Another expert closed discussion organized by PCTR on energy took place on Tuesday, March 28, starting at 5:00 PM in the atrium of CEVRO Institute.
The main topic of this discussion was: “Can We Survive Without Russian Oil? Short-term and Long-term Solutions.”
Securing Resources for the Defense Industry: Implications for Foreign and Industrial Policy
On March 22, a closed expert discussion organized by the Center for Transatlantic Relations took place under the title “Securing Resources for the Defense Industry: Implications for Foreign and Industrial Policy.”
BOOK LAUNCH: Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations, CEVRO Institute hosted a discussion with Luke Harding on Thursday, March 2 at 17:00, CEVRO Institute, Jungmannova 28, Praha 1.
The Czech translation of his latest book Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival (Invaze: Ruská krvavá válka a ukrajinský boj o přežití) was launched at this event, co-organized with ZEĎ Publishing House.
The Czech translation of his latest book Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival (Invaze: Ruská krvavá válka a ukrajinský boj o přežití) will be launched at this event, co-organized with ZEĎ Publishing House.
Please, register at pctr@vsci.cz
Dilemmas and Constraints of The New Israeli Government
A discussion of Amb Mark Regev, Micky Rozin- Aharonson and Dan Scheuftan and moderated by Tomas Pojar took place on the 16th of February in the CEVRO Institute.
Possible approaches to the revival of the mobilization system of material resources and production capacities in the light of current threats
On January 10, under the auspices of the PCTR, a closed expert debate on the issue of the approach to revitalizing the mobilization system of material resources and production capacities took place at the CEVRO Institute. The invitation to the debate was accepted by Lieutenant General Ing. Karel Řehka, František Šulc, Luboš Kovařík, and David Hác.
2022
MIDTERMS DEBATE: THE US BETWEEN TRUMP AND TRUMP?
As we await the results of the US midterm elections, join us to assess the first two years of the Biden administration and what we can expect from the following two. We will discuss US social, economic, and foreign policy issues. What issues will motivate Americans to vote? What is the crucial agenda Americans will focus on in their electoral decision? Will the results of these elections affect the US policy toward Ukraine or limit Biden’s generous spending programs? Why Trump’s popularity outnumbers Biden’s, according to many polls and what would be the impact of the former president on midterms? Does Trump have a chance to retake the presidency? Or will the midterms indicate the strengths and weaknesses of other potential candidates?
Turn Off x Keep On: What did the fight with disinformation in the time of war show us?
This closed expert debate focused on the reaction of the state during the first phase of the Ukraine war when several web pages and news servers were shut down for having spread disinformation.
The World of Change: Civilization on the Threshold of a New Era, a debate with Bruno Maçães
The World of Change: Civilization on the Threshold of a New Era is the first of his books published on the Czech market. The book launch and a follow-up discussion as moderated by Jan Růžiska and Tomáš Pojar. The event took place in the CEVRO Institute and was done in cooperation with INFO.CZ and PPF.
Montenegro and the Balkans following the Russian Aggression on Ukraine
The main guest of the expert who closed the debate by PCTR was Miodrag Vlahovic, who talked about the maintaining influence of the Russian Federation in the countries of west Balkan and about the means and operations, that Russia uses to achieve this. The debate was moderated by the Balkan expert Matyáš Zrno.
The Strategy towards Independence from Russian Gas
Another debate from the cycle of closed-expert PCTR debates focused on the key challenges faced by the Czech energy sector
Freedom and Order in the Online World
The presentation of the research paper titled Technology Cooperations and Their Responsibility for Content on the Internet, written under PCTR and the New Direction Foundation by JUDr. Rudolf Leška and Michal Půr took place on the 12th of May.
Decarbonization of Energy vs. Energy Security
The debate was opened by a brief presentation of two research papers: The Electro-energy Security in the Czech Republic Until 2030 written by the main analyst of Sev. en Pavel Farkač and Crossroad of Czech Energy by the commissioner for energy security Václav Bartuška.
G2G Cooperation on Meeting the NATO and EU Comminments in Developments of Military Capibilities
“Cooperation between governments in maintaining and developing military capabilities is currently not only necessary, but should be preferred. Legislation or interpretative views in the European Union do not in any way restrict this approach”
Turkey and the EU Relations in the Context of Russian Aggression in Ukraine
The Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and the Center for Middle East Relations (PCMR) of the CEVRO Institute held a debate on Turkey-EU relations in the context of Russian aggression in Ukraine on 5 April 2022 with Faruk Kaymakci, Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and Director of European Affairs.
Round Table with R.S.Beecroft about the Situation in Sinai and the Role and the MFO
The Center for Middle East Relations (PCMR) and the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) of the CEVRO Institute held a closed round table on the situation in Sinai and the role of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) with Ambassador R. Stephen Beecroft, MFO Director.
NATOs Evolving Role in Global Stability
PCTR had the honor to host the Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mircea Geoană at a debate in the CEVRO Institute during his visit to the Czech Republic. His lecture and a follow-up debate were organized by the PCTR in cooperation with the Ministery of Foreign Affairs, Jagello 2000, and the Aspen Institute.
Jan Paďourek Presented his Works
The launch of two publications took place at the CEVRO Institute on 9 March. Jan Paďourek, Senior Fellow of the CEVRO Institute’s Center for Transatlantic Relations, participated in both as an author.
2021
Dukovany 5, the impact of tightening energy regulation, and launch of a nuclear MEP club
Another invitation-only expert debate focusing on critical challenges of the Czech energy sector took place on December 8. Tomáš Pleskač, ČEZ Board Member and New Energy Division Director, opened the discussion with a presentation on the construction of the new nuclear unit Dukovany 5.
PCTR: Partner of the annual Forbes Conference Better Czechia 2021
For the first time, Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations became the partner responsible for the content of the Better Czechia 2021, the annual Forbes conference.
Central and Eastern Europe‘s Security: Facing Russian Threats
Geopolitics is back. Since 2014 our region has been again confronted with the political instability at its borders, the incertitude created by the tectonic processes in global politics and economy, and the rise of new security threats. One of the reactions to those processes is strengthening cooperation in the CEE region, represented by initiatives such as Trimarium or Bucharest Nine.
Liberalism and its discontents: a discussion with Francis Fukuyama
We kindly invite you to a discussion with Francise Fukuyama, which will take place on the 3rd of November from 5:30 PM at the CEVRO Institute.
State Priorities in Energy Sector in the Near Term
Another invitation-only expert debate focusing on critical challenges of the Czech energy sector took place on November 2. Vladimír Dlouhý, President of The Czech Chamber of Commerce, and Jiří Feist, Strategy Director of EP Energy, opened the discussion with their remarks.
Future of Czech Army in Connection with Social, Economic and Security Developments
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) organized an invitation-only expert debate focusing on the future of the Czech Army in connection with social, economic and security developments.
Taliban’s Victory in Afghanistan: Impacts of US Withdrawal on European and Global Security, Debate with Gilles Kepel
The session focused on the implications of the chaotic withdrawal of Coalition forces from Afghanistan and the Taliban decisively taking control of the country. “It was not something unexpected, but it was unexpected it would go so badly,” said G. Kepel in his opening remarks.
PCTR hosted Kurt Volker
Kurt Volker accepted PCTRs invitation to visit the Czech Republic on September 6-9. His wife, Ia Meurmishvili, who works for the Georgian desk of Voice of America, accompanied him.
The Upcoming Decade…
Another invitation-only expert debate focusing on critical challenges of the Czech energy sector took place on September 7. Martin Durčák, chairman of the Board of ČEPS, and Pavel Tykač, owner of the Sev.en Energy AG, opened the discussion with their remarks, Alexander Vondra and Tomáš Pojar moderated it.
Dukovany After Vrbětice
The debate focused on questions like How to secure energy self-sufficiency in the Czech Republic after closing coal power plants.
Czech-Russian Diplomatic Crisis: A New Incentive to Improve Czech – U.S. Relations?
On the day of the NATO Summit in Brussels, almost thirty foreign and security policy experts, journalists and CEVRO graduates discussed the Czech-American political, military, strategic and business ties that have increased importance in the aftermath of the Vrbětice case.
Recording of the Debate with Benjamin Hodges
While visting the Czech Republic in May, 2021, Benjamin Hodges made an appearance in the CEVRO Institute. You can now find the recording of the event here, or on the CEVRO Institute Youtube channel.
PCTR hosted LTG Ben Hodges in Prague
LTG Ben Hodges (Ret) visited the Czech Republic at the invitation of the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations CEVRO Institute on May 25-27. He made a speech titled One Flank, One Threat, One Presence and discussed the actual threats the transatlantic allies face today with PCTR experts and guests from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, diplomats, defence industry representatives, and journalists on Tuesday, May 25.
What Should Central Europe Expect from the Biden Administration? A Debate with Phil Reeker
The Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations hosted an expert briefing with European and Eurasian Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Philip T. Reeker on April 21.
Phil Reeker has a unique insight into the transition process from Trump to the Biden administration.
Three Countries, Three Different Paths: The Social and Political Impact of the Pandemic on the Czech Republic, Germany and Israel
A debate with Peter Liese, Tommy Steiner and Miroslav Singer about the different paths of three countries (the Czech Republic, Germany and Israel) and about the social and political impact of the pandemic.
Biden, Europe and Us: New Policy or Just New Rhetoric?
A discussion about Biden Administration’s foreign policy towards Europe took place on the 12th of April 2021.
The opening remarks were made by Veronika Kuchyňová Šmigolová, Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Non-European Countries and Zdeněk Beránek, DCM, The Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Czech Defense and Security Policy: Where Did It Disappear?
More than twenty key figures of the Czech defence, security, and intelligence communities gathered to convey their opinions on the Czech defence and security system’s pressing challenges.
Opening remaks:
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Povejšil and Deputy Minister of Defense Jan Havránek
Challenges and Opportunities for European Security and Defence
Alexandr Vondra and Tomáš Pojar participated in the conference organized by The Portuguese Presidency of The Council of The European Union on security and defence issues. Alexandr Vondra had the opportunity to discuss the actual challenges of the transatlantic relationship with João Gomes Cravinho, Minister of Defence of Portugal.
The Storm Before The Calm with George Friedman
His latest book The Storm Before The Calm (2020) was translated into Czech as Klid před bouří (Tomáš Krsek Publishers) only a few months after being published in the United States and was the main topic of the discussion.
The debate with George Friedman took place on March 11. The debate was opened by Alexandr Vondra and later discussion moderated by Tomáš Pojar.
Personnel Is Policy with Cameron Munter
Briefing by Cameron Munter about what to expect from the key members of Biden’s foreign polity team.
Cameron Munter has been PCTRs senior fellow from February 2021. He worked for nearly thirty years in the service of American diplomacy.
The briefing took place on February 25.
Arab – Israeli Thaw: Triumph of U.S. Foreign Policy
Hanane Saadi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Czech Republic
Daniel Meron, Ambassador of Israel to the Czech Republic
Jan Zahradil, Member of the European Parliament
Moderated by Alexandr Vondra, Chairman of the PCTR Board and Member of the European Parliament
2020
Online discussion with Wilfried Jilge
In cooperation with Hanns Seidel Stiftung (HSS) and with the media support of Natoaktual organised, PCTR hosted an online discussion with a German expert Wilfried Jilge on Russian Influence in Germany and the Current State of Play of German-Russian Relations. The debate was moderated by Tomáš Pojar, Vice-Rector of CEVRO Institute.
Online discussion with Jay Footlik and Rick Smotkin
Two different views on the upcoming U.S. elections were offered by Jay Footlik and Rick Smotkin. The debate was moderated by Tomáš Pojar, Vice-Rector of CEVRO Institute. That is what was presented in the online discussion on September 21, organized by the PCTR.
Online discussion with Douglas Murray
The debate with leading British conservative journalist and writer Douglas Murray on cultural wars in times of the pandemic took place on June 22 and was moderated by Alexandr Vondra, Honorary Chairman of PCTR. Douglas Murray is currently the main star of the weekly The Spectator.
Online discussion with John Rood
John Rood was the Chief American Negotiator on the location of a previously planned part of the missile defence system on the Czech territory. In addition to many years of service as Under Secretary of State and Defense and as a member of the National Security Council he worked as an analyst for the CIA as well. During his career in the private sector, he also served as Vice President at Lockheed Martin and Rytheon Company.
Online discussion with Tom Gross
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised an online discussion with British journalist and foreign policy expert Tom Gross on Boris Johnson and his capabilities to handle the pandemic and to lead Britain to Brexit. The debate was moderated by Tomáš Pojar, Vice-Rector of CEVRO Institute.
Online discussion with Bruno Maçães
PCTR organised an online discussion with former Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs (2013-2015) Bruno Maçães on the pandemic, the crisis which brings and how will be coped by East, West, the U.S. and the EU.
2019
Media, Internet, Security, Propaganda and Censorship: German Experience
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Hanss Seidel Stiftung (HSS) organised a public debate “Media, internet, security, propaganda and censorship: German experience”
NATO: 1949 – 1999 – 2019: The 20 Years of Poland in the 70 Years of the Alliance
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised a public debate “NATO: 1949 – 1999 – 2019: The 20 Years of Poland in the 70 Years of the Alliance”. The event was organized in collaboration with Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies.
NATO Cohesive and Combatable: Myth or Reality? NATO in light of the Turkish invasion of Syria
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised a public debate “NATO Cohesive and Combatable: Myth or Reality? NATO in light of the Turkish invasion of Syria”. The event was organized in collaboration with The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a leading research institute dedicated to the study of Central-East Europe and Russia.
Are the British going crazy, or Europe?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised a public debate and presentation of book “Her Majesty’s rats”. The book was published by ZEĎ. Among other things, the publisher has exclusive rights to extradite the American-Israeli writer Tuvia Tenenbom, whose witty and clever “political travelogues” All their lies, Hey, refugees! and Catch the Jew! immediately became bestsellers in our country.
Post-Election negotiation in Israel: Will Bibi Become a Pensioner?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised a public debate and launching of the publication “Post-Election negotiation in Israel: Will Bibi Become a Pensioner?”. Will be Benjamin Netanjahu, as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel, able to build once again the government? Who will be the next Israeli Prime Minister and how much is Israel threatened by the third elections within one year?
The Future of Europe: Hayek or Keynes?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organised a public debate “The Future of Europe: Hayek or Keynes”. The debate took place on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 2:00 pm, in the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
2018
Son of Hamas: A story of Hamas Founder’s Son
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with publishers house Rosa Media s.r.o. organized a public debate “Son of Hamas: A story of Hamas Founder’s Son”. The debate took place on November 20, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, at the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
The Future of Conservatism: German Experience
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSS) organized a public debate “The Future of Conservatism: German Experience”. The debate took place on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
Russian Influence Operations: The Baltic View
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Civic Institute organized a public debate “Russian Influence Operations: The Baltic View”. The debate took place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, at the CEVRO Institute.
NATO in the 21st Century and the Czech Armed Forces: A Way Forward
On Thursday, November 8th, The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) and the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) co-hosted one of the most exciting debates of this year so far. The venue took place at the usual location at the parent organization CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Praha 1).
Army for the 21st Century: Israeli Perspective
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) held a public debate “Army for the 21st Century: Israeli Perspective”. The event took take place on Thursday, November 1, 2018, in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
The West in Donald Trump’s Era
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with the Festival of Democracy 2018, Associated Program of the Forum 2000 Conference, invites you to a public lecture “The West in Donald Trump´s Era”. The lecture took place on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, from 5:00 pm in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
FBI and Cyber Security
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with ČIMIB (association of experts in the field of information security) held a public debate „FBI and Cyber Security”, which took place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
Czech-American Relations – the Next 100 Years Starts Now
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) held a public debate called “Czech-American Relations- the Next 100 Years Starts Now”. Our guest was Stephen B. King, who is currently the U.S. Ambassador in the Czech Republic.
USA and European Security
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Jagello2000 held a public debate called “The USA and European security”.
Trends in US Society and Politics
This time Amnon Cavari, the head of the Political Marketing Graduate Program and a co-chair of the Centre for Statistical Consulting at IDC visited CEVRO Institute to comment on the trends in US society and politics.
Wars in the Middle East
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) held a public debate called “Wars in the Middle East”.
2017
The Lies They Tell: The Modern Society in Captivity of Political Correctness
On the 31st of October, a debate with the author of the book The Lies They Tell, Tuvia Tenenbom, took place in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute. The event was organised on the occasion of introducing the book to the Czech book market.
Democracy at War: Israel’s Twisted Image in Western Democracies
On Tuesday 10th 2017, The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) in cooperation with Forum 2000 held another important debate at the CEVRO Institute. The topic of this debate “Democracy at war: Twisted view of Israel in Western democracies” could not be more timely
Czech-German Security Cooperation
On June 12, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Jagello 2000 and DAG – Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft held a public debate on “Czech-German Security Cooperation”.
European Germany, or German Europe?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with Hanns Seidel Stiftung held the public lecture „European Germany, or German Europe?” on May 25.
Future of the EU
May 4, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) in cooperation with New Direction held a public lecture by Thierry Baudet, founder of the Dutch political party Forum for Democracy.
Donald Trump and the Middle East
The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2017, from 5:00 pm in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Prague 1).
The Czech Republic as a Central European „Texas“?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with the LEX – the Czech Gun Rights Protection Association organized an international conference entitled: “Czech Republic as a Central European “Texas”?” on March 23, 2017.
Islamism, the Middle East and Europe: Through the Eyes of Former Jihadist and Affiliate of Osama bin Laden
On February 9, 2017, The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized a public lecture of Noman Benotman, former Jihadist and affiliate of Osama bin Laden and currently the Quilliam President and an Executive Board Member.
2016
Negotiations with Terrorists
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in cooperation with the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) organised a public lecture “Negotiation with Terrorists” on December 8, 2016
The Future of Conservatism in Europe
On Thursday, December 1, The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) held a public lecture named “The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR)”.
Migration, Borders, and Security
On Thursday, November 3 The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) in co-operation with HOME AFFAIRS Internal Security Forum Prague held a public lecture called “Migration, Borders and Security” on November 3.
The Support of Communist Regimes for Terrorist Organizations in the Middle East
On Wednesday, October 26 The Prague Centre for Transatlantic relation of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) held a public lecture of Israeli political scientist and Senior Research Scholar at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) Ely Karmon and Czech historian and former Director of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes Pavel Žáček.
How to Defeat Terrorism and Empower the Middle East
On Thursday, September 15, The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) realised a public lecture held by a Peruvian economist and the president of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy in Lima Hernando de Soto.
Quo vadis Polonia? Islam and the Self-Destruction of the West
On Tuesday, May 10 The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) realised a moderated discussion entitled “Quo vadis Polonia? Islam and the Self-Destruction of the West”.
Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe
On April 20, the Center for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PTCR), in cooperation with the publisher Tomas Krsek s.r.o, organized a public lecture with an intelligence expert, founder and chairman if Geopolitical Futures (www.geopoliticalfutures.com), and a former chairman of STRATFOR, Dr. George Friedman.
Freedom and Security in the Age of Jihad
On Monday, April 18, the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations at the CEVRO Institute (PTCR) and the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) held a public lecture entitled “Liberty and Security in the era of jihad” in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute.
Cyberphobia: Trust, Security, Russia, and the Internet
On March 9th, the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the CEVRO Institute (PTCR) organized a public lecture by Edward Lucas, writer, managing editor of The Economist, and author of Cyberphobia.
International Conference – Terrorism and Firearms Possession: EU Proposal, Israeli Experience, and the Czech Position
On February 11, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized an international conference entitled “Terrorism and Small Arms Ownership: the EU proposal, the Israeli experience, and the Czech Position” in cooperation with the LEX – the Czech Gun Rights Protection Association.
Public Lecture: The Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency in the Middle East
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized a public lecture “The Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency in the Middle East” on January 21 in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute
2015
Public event „Mike’s Place: Love, Blues and Terror in Tel Aviv 2003”
On 26th of November, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) and Aligier Publishing organized a public event with the title “Mike´s Place: Love, Blues and Terror in Tel Aviv 2003”.
Public Lecture: Is China a Threat to the World Order or Guarantor of Stability?
he Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized on 3rd of November a public talk with the title “Is China a Threat to the World order or Guarantor of Stability?: (Geo)Strategic Transformation and Military Modernization in East Asia”.
Russia-Ukraine: What’s Next (Public Lecture)
On 19th October, a public lecture labelled “Russia-Ukraine: What’s Next” was held at the CEVRO Institute. The lecture was opened by the Director of the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PTCR) and former Defence Minister and Foreign Minister Alexandr Vondra.
Brigadier General Avigdor Kahalani: Security of Israel (Public Lecture)
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and the Center Sion organized a public lecture “Security of Israel” with Brigadier General Avigdora Kahalani. The event took place on 13th of October in the atrium of the CEVRO Institute.
Public Talk: The Middle East Democracy Dilemmas
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) and the Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) organized a public talk “The Middle East Democracy Dilemmas” within the 19th Forum 2000 Conference.
Public lecture: The Future State of the Eurozone and its Effects on European Economy
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) organized a public lecture entitled „The Future State of the Eurozone and its Effects on European Economy“.
International Conference: Cyber Security and National Defense
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PTCR) organized an international conference dedicated to cyber security and national defense attended by leading experts from Europe and Israel.
Public Lecture: The Iranian Regime as a Threat for the World Security
The public lecture entitled “The Iranian Regime as a Threat for World Security” took place on 23rd April at the CEVRO Institute. The main speaker was the former Iranian diplomat and current representative for National Council of Resistence of Iran (NCRI) in Northern Europe Perviz S. Khazai.
Club meeting with Alexander Duleba (Magda Vasaryova’s Guest)
On 16th April 2015, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) organized a special public Club meeting. A guest of the seminar was the Honorary Foreign Policy Adviser to President of the Slovak Republic, director of the Research Centre of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association and an academician, Ass. Prof. (Doc.) Alexander Duleba.
Grexit: When Greece leaves the Eurozone?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute organized a public debate entitled „Grexit: When Greece leaves the Eurozone? “, which took place on 9th April.
Club Meeting with Stefan Füle
On 2nd April 2015, a Czech diplomat and politician Stefan Füle* was a guest of the PCTR Club meeting entitled “Ukraine between East and West”.
International Conference: European Jihadists
The international conference entitled “European Jihadists” organized by the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at IDC College in Herzliya took place on 19th March at the CEVRO Institute. The event focused on one of the most serious threats for European security.
PTCR director A. Vondra and his meeting with the White House Fellows
On 11th March, the director of the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PTCR) Dr Alexandr Vondra met with young talented personalities from the United States of America, who are members of the White House Fellows Program.
Club Meeting with Vaclav Bartuska
The first PCTR Club Meeting in the new semester took place on 25th February. Our distinguished guest, European leading expert in the field of energetics and the Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security of the Czech Republic Vaclav Bartuska chose a very up-to-date topic “Energetics as a part of economic war”.
Public lecture: The Middle East in 2015
A public lecture entitled “Middle East in 2015” and organized by Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations took place on 19th February at the CEVRO Institute (CI). The lecture was held by the leading Israeli security expert General Yaakov Amidror.
Press conference: How has the Czech foreign policy changed over the 25 years since Vaclav Havel’s address to the US Congress?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized a press conference entitled: How has the Czech foreign policy changed over the 25 years since Vaclav Havel’s address to the US Congress?
2014
Public lecture: Radical Islam, the West, and the Future of the Holy City
The PCTR, Embassy of the State Israel in the Czech Republic and Garamond Publisher organized a public lecture entitled: Radical Islam, the West and the Future of the Holy City. The event took place on 8th December at the CEVRO Institute.
Club Meeting with Daniel Kaiser
On 30th of October, the journalist Daniel Kaiser was a guest of the first PCTR Club meeting in the new academic year. PCTR fans had the unique opportunity to hear his story about writing a political biography of Vaclav Havel, whose second volume has been published these days.
Conference: Current Trends and Future of Global Jihad: Why Should We Fight the Islamic State?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (CTR) and International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at IDC College in Herzliya organized the conference entitled “Current Threats and Future of Global Jihad: Why Should We Fight Islamic State” about Islamic jihad and its globalization, including topics related to threats posed by the Islamic state.
Panel discussion: THE FUTURE OF KURDISTAN (18th Forum 2000 Conference)
On 14th October, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations organized the panel discussion “The Future of Kurdistan”, which was held at the CEVRO Institute (Jungmannova 17, Praha 1) within the 18th annual Forum 2000 Conference.
The Czech Republic in Common Security and Defence Policy of the EU between the Past and the Future: Audit and Perspectives
On 23rd September, the PCTR organized a seminar entitled „The Czech Republic in Common Security and Defence Policy of the EU between the Past and the Future: Audit and Perspectives”.
Panel discussion “Putin´s Russia: Where are its borders?”
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations organized a panel discussion entitled „Putin´s Russia: Where are its borders?”. The event took place on 18th June in the CEVRO Institute.
Club Meeting with Ales Michalevic
Belarusian political prisoner Ales Michalevic was another distinguished guest of PCTR Club Session held on 29th May at CEVRO Institute. Mr. Michalevic served as the Vice-Chairman of the Belarusian Popular Front between 2004-2008 and in 2010 ran against Alexander Lukashenko in the presidential election.
Club Meeting with Jakub Zelezny
On April 24th 2014, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations organized the fifth seminar, which was held at the CEVRO Institute within its “Club meetings”.
The Discussion with Tomas Sabatka
On March 27th 2014, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations organized the fourth seminar, which was held at the CEVRO Institute within its “Association meeting”. Key speaker of the meeting was an economist, manager and motivator Tomas Sabatka.
Presentation on the results of the public opinion: Attitude of the Czech citizens towards NATO and USA
Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute (PCTR) organized a press conference to introduce findings of the public opinion research.
The Discussion with Major General Ales Opata
On 27 February 2014, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) of the CEVRO Institute College organized the third seminar within its “Association meeting“.
Middle East: The Restoration of Stability or Continuing Chaos?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute College organized a public lecture, which tried to devote to the problem and the current situation in the Middle East. The main speaker of the public lecture was an Israeli academic and director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa, Dr Dan Schueftan.
2013
Regional security and defence cooperation – Nordic and Visegrad experiences – international seminar
On the 9th of December 2013, the CEVRO Institute College in cooperation with the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR), five Nordic Embassies in Prague and the Czech Ministry of Defence, organized an international seminar that was dedicated to the regional collaboration in two parts of Europe.
The discussion with Petr Necas: “Yes, Prime Minister – is it really so?”
On 5th December 2013, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of the CEVRO Institute College organized the second seminar within its Association meetings.
Conference: Toward the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of CEVRO Institute in cooperation with the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists (AECR), organized an international conference on Tuesday, 12th of November 2013 in Prague.
Discussion with Michael Zantovsky: “Obama and the Future of the West”
On the 10th October 2013, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations of CEVRO Institute (PTCR) organized the first seminar within its “Association meeting”.
2012
International Seminar: Second Term of President Obama and Perspectives of Transatlantic Relations
On 13th December 2012, the Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) of CEVRO Institute and the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists organized a seminar that was devoted to foreign policy, the second administration of the US president Barack Obama.
2011
Panel discussion: The revolutions in the Arab world and security of Europe
Seminar: New security strategy of the Czech Republic: grounds, priorities, goals
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations in cooperation with the Ministry of the Foreign affairs of the Czech Republic organized first of the two planned seminars focused on reviewing the security strategy of the Czech Republic.
2010
Roundtable with David Gainer, cultural attaché of the USA embassy in Prague
PCTR organized a discussion with the cultural attaché of the USA embassy in Prague David Gainer on the 8th of December. The main topic of the round-table was the current state of U.S. – Czech relations and its future perspectives.
Final seminar: The New strategic Conception of the NATO: Interests and Priorities of the Czech Republic
The final seminar of the project focusing on the new Strategic conception of NATO took place at the CEVRO Institute on the 29th of September.
Public discussion – Perspectives of the stabilization ion Afghanistan: provincial reconstruction team experience
PCTR organized a public discussion about the current situation in Afghanistan. The event took place on the 11th of June 2010 at the CEVRO Institute.
Public discussion – Obama´s foreign policy and the Central Europe: evaluation and perspectives
PCTR organized a public discussion with Jay Tolson, the Director of Central Newsroom at the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The event took place on the 17th of May at 2pm at the CEVRO Institute.
Workshop on security threats within the project “New Strategic Concept of NATO: The Interests and Priorities of the Czech Republic”
On Monday, 15 March 20120 was held the first workshop of the project to the new strategic concept of NATO at the CEVRO Institute. The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PTCR) of the CEVRO Institute organized the event.
Seminar: Institutional framework for the energetic security in Europe: are the EU and NATO suitable?
The Prague Centre for Transatlantic Relations organized a seminar focusing on the energetic security. Former Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, first deputy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jiri Schneider, general Jiri Sedivy and other experts attended the event. RWE group kindly supported the seminar.