Peace Research Center Prague

Exciting news! 🎉 We are proud to announce that the Peace Research Center Prague will lead the #INTERFER project, focused on foreign interference in the context of contemporary geopolitical and technological changes. 🎓🌍 Under the leadership of our Director Michal Smetana as the Principal Investigator, and with Tomáš Weiss and Marek Vranka contributing as two of the research leaders, the project ranked 1️⃣ nationally in the Jan Amos Komenský Operation Programme (OP JAK) with an incredible score of 147/150. This project highlights the excellence of PRCP and its researchers. It will strengthen PRCP’s role as a leading institution in peace and conflict studies, fostering interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. 🤝 With a consortium budget of CZK 140 million and key partnerships with Masaryk University Brno, University of Ostrava and the Institute of International Relations, Prague, the project will focus on: 🔍 The effects of foreign interference on public opinion. 🏛️ Domestic policy adaptations to counter foreign interference. 🌐 Foreign policy responses to external interference threats. 📡 The role of evolving technologies in shaping interference tools. Stay tuned for updates as we launch this exciting journey in January 2025! 🙌

🚨 Rare Opportunity: Fully-Funded Ph.D. Position at Charles University! 🚨 We are offering an exceptionally well-paid Ph.D. position as part of the Microfoundations of Collective Defence (MICROCODE) project, funded by the prestigious European Research Council (ERC). This is a rare chance to secure a fully-funded academic role with a competitive salary of €2,500/month (plus social and health insurance). Join the Peace Research Center Prague (PRCP) at Charles University and work on new research exploring how public opinion influences decision-making in military alliances and collective defence, focusing on NATO countries. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and supportive research team, with access to excellent supervision, travel funding, and flexible working conditions. ✔️ Requirements to Apply: - Master’s degree (by September 1, 2025) in political science, international relations, area studies, political psychology, sociology, or related fields - Strong analytical skills and experience with scholarly research methods (quantitative or qualitative) - Fluency in English (both written and spoken) - Passion for international security and willingness to develop your own dissertation project within the MICROCODE research agenda 📅 Start Date: September 1, 2025 📑 Duration: 42 months full-time employment + 6 months stipend to finalize your dissertation 💼 Salary: €2,500/month + bonuses for peer-reviewed publications 📍 Location: Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic This opportunity offers top-level financial support for an ERC-funded project. If you have a Master’s in political science, international relations, or a related field, and are passionate about security studies, don’t miss out on this! ⛓️💥 For more details and how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSFrP3gM ❗ Application deadline: January 6, 2025 ❗ Application requirements: 1) CV; 2) writing sample; 3) 1-page motivation letter Institute of International Studies FSV UK, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University

🌍 Exciting News for Democracy Research! 🗳️ We are thrilled to announce that the Peace Research Center Prague is part of a transdisciplinary project "Strengthening Democratic Resilience Through Digital Twins" (TWIN4DEM). Led by Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) the project received a €3 million Horizon Europe grant. Together with 11 European partners, this project will use cutting-edge Computational Social Science (CSS) methods like natural language processing and dynamic simulations to investigate how democracies decline and, more importantly, how we can prevent it. By creating the first-ever digital twins of political systems in Czechia, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands, the team aims to provide new insights into the causes and effects of democratic erosion. A huge thank you to our partners: Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Université catholique de Lille, GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Fundazione Bruno Kessler, Linnaeus University, Babes-Bolyai University, MTA Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont, Eticas AI, Democracy International and DBC diadikasia. Looking forward to seeing how this innovative project unfolds over the next three years! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eyzDUVPz. #HorizonEurope #DemocracyResearch #DigitalTwins #ComputationalSocialScience #ErasmusUniversity #TWIN4DEM #DemocraticResilience #Innovation

🌍 Exciting News for Democracy Research! 🗳️ We are thrilled to announce that the Peace Research Center Prague is part of a transdisciplinary project "Strengthening Democratic Resilience Through Digital Twins" (TWIN4DEM). Led by Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) the project received a €3 million Horizon Europe grant. Together with 11 European partners, this project will use cutting-edge Computational Social Science (CSS) methods like natural language processing and dynamic simulations to investigate how democracies decline and, more importantly, how we can prevent it. By creating the first-ever digital twins of political systems in Czechia, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands, the team aims to provide new insights into the causes and effects of democratic erosion. A huge thank you to our partners: Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Université catholique de Lille, GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Fundazione Bruno Kessler, Linnaeus University, Babes-Bolyai University, MTA Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont, Eticas AI, Democracy International and DBC diadikasia. Looking forward to seeing how this innovative project unfolds over the next three years! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eyzDUVPz. #HorizonEurope #DemocracyResearch #DigitalTwins #ComputationalSocialScience #ErasmusUniversity #TWIN4DEM #DemocraticResilience #Innovation

This year’s edition of the Czech Security Forum has come to an end. 🚨 The event focused on the topic of Great Power Rivalry and the European Security Order. 👥 Featuring speakers like Stephen Walt, Ayse Zarakol, Julia Berghofer and many more, the conference addressed key issues such as NATO’s role in European security, changes in the International Order, and Russia’s ongoing military aggression against neighboring Ukraine. We would like to thank all our speakers for coming to Prague, as well as our fantastic audience for joining us and enriching the discussions. 🧡 Special thanks go to our partners Institute of International Relations, Prague, Embassy of Finland in Prague, Institute of International Studies FSV UK, Politologický klub FSV UK 📣 Find more information about the #CSF2024 here: https://lnkd.in/eTsj8FFN

BOOK LAUNCH 📚 It is not a success if you don’t celebrate it. And what better celebration than with your family, friends and colleagues. I am super grateful for everyone who found the time and came to my book launch in Prague few weeks ago. Celebrating this achievement – most likely the ultimate highlight of my academic career – at home with all the familiar faces was absolutely priceless. Special thanks go to Tomáš Weiss and Jan Hornát who accepted the invitation to discuss the book with me “on stage” and to my colleagues at the Peace Research Center Prague for organizing the whole event. I am lucky to have you! 💖

🚨 Rare Opportunity: Fully-Funded Ph.D. Position at Charles University! 🚨 We are offering an exceptionally well-paid Ph.D. position as part of the Microfoundations of Collective Defence (MICROCODE) project, funded by the prestigious European Research Council (ERC). This is a rare chance to secure a fully-funded academic role with a competitive salary of €2,500/month (plus social and health insurance). Join the Peace Research Center Prague (PRCP) at Charles University and work on new research exploring how public opinion influences decision-making in military alliances and collective defence, focusing on NATO countries. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and supportive research team, with access to excellent supervision, travel funding, and flexible working conditions. ✔️ Requirements to Apply: - Master’s degree (by September 1, 2025) in political science, international relations, area studies, political psychology, sociology, or related fields - Strong analytical skills and experience with scholarly research methods (quantitative or qualitative) - Fluency in English (both written and spoken) - Passion for international security and willingness to develop your own dissertation project within the MICROCODE research agenda 📅 Start Date: September 1, 2025 📑 Duration: 42 months full-time employment + 6 months stipend to finalize your dissertation 💼 Salary: €2,500/month + bonuses for peer-reviewed publications 📍 Location: Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic This opportunity offers top-level financial support for an ERC-funded project. If you have a Master’s in political science, international relations, or a related field, and are passionate about security studies, don’t miss out on this! ⛓️💥 For more details and how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSFrP3gM ❗ Application deadline: January 6, 2025 ❗ Application requirements: 1) CV; 2) writing sample; 3) 1-page motivation letter Institute of International Studies FSV UK, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University

We’re thrilled to introduce the next lineup of speakers for #CSF2024! 🎉 1️⃣ Aylin Matlé Senior Research Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations. She specializes in German and U.S. security and defense policies, NATO, and transatlantic security relations. 2️⃣ Michal Parízek Affiliate Researcher at the Peace Research Center Prague, Charles University. His expertise lies in the functioning of international institutions and global information interconnectedness. 3️⃣ Jakub Eberle Senior Researcher at the Institute of International Relations Prague. He focuses on Czech and German foreign policy, Central European politics, and critical approaches to hybrid warfare. 📅 Join us on October 25th for #CSF2024! Register now at https://lnkd.in/eyKuRiqT The event is co-organised by the Institute of International Relations, Prague, Peace Research Center Prague, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, zastoupení v České republice, Embassy of Finland in Prague, Institute of International Studies FSV UK and Politologický klub FSV UK.

📣 Our researcher Karim Kamel is going to be part of the hybrid event ‘A Gamble of Our Own Choosing: Forecasting Strategies to Reduce Nuclear Risks’ organized by Open Nuclear Network and Forecasting Research Institute. 🇺🇳 The event will be at the #UNGA First Committee in New York and you can also join online. 🗓️ October 30th, 13:15-14:30 EDT 📍 UNGA First Committee, conferece room #6 and online Find more details below ⬇️ United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten (MFA Austria)

📯 We're excited to reveal the first half of #CSF2024 speakers! 1️⃣ Stephen M. Walt Stephen M. Walt is a prominent figure in the US foreign policy and security studies. Walt is a Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a columnist at Foreign Policy magazine. He has authored influential books such as The Origins of Alliances (1987), Taming American Power (2005), The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy (2007), and The Hell of Good Intentions (2018). 2️⃣ Ayse Zarakol Ayse Zarakol is an expert on East-West relations and the history of international order. She is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Emmanuel College. Her work focuses on the conceptualisation of crisis and disorder in global affairs. Her latest book, Before the West: The Rise and Fall of Eastern World Orders (2024), presents a new history of international relations. 3️⃣ Julia Berghofer Julia Berghofer is a Senior Policy Fellow at the European Leadership Network, specialising in nuclear deterrence, arms control, and risk reduction in the Euro-Atlantic area. Her 2023 book, The New Cold War, discusses the implications of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine for European defence. 4️⃣ Jakub Stauber Jakub Stauber is an Assistant professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. His research focuses on the use of machine learning to classify text data, particularly around media narratives of the war in Ukraine. Stauber leads the media data analysis for the ‘GLOWIN’ project and will present a special data session on "The Narratives of the War in Ukraine in Media Worldwide." 5️⃣ Harald Müller Harald Müller is the Executive Director and Head of the Research Department for Policies for Security Governance of States at the Peace Research Institute and currently serves as the Principal Investigator at the Peace Research Center in Prague. His expertise covers German and American foreign and security politics. 📅 Join us on October 25th for #CSF2024! Register now at https://bit.ly/3ZND1xR The event is co-organised by the Institute of International Relations, Prague, Peace Research Center Prague, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Prague, Embassy of Finland in Prague, Institute of International Studies FSV UK and Politologický klub FSV UK.