Prague Security Studies Institute

Roundtables, Seminars, Lectures

Since 2003, PASS has organized and convened numerous internal and public roundtables and seminars on current transatlantic issues. In conjunction with regular “policy briefings” with the participation of our International Board Members, these discussion forums are an essential aspect of our work.

 

Roundtable on Energy Security

January 17,2008, PSSI Headquaters, Prague
 
On January 17, 2008, PSSI in cooperation with CERGE-EI hosted a roundtable "Economic Assessment of Energy Security".  Dr Lubomir Lizal, Director of CERGE, presented a research study about economic models and methods of impact assessment of energy supply disruptions on economy and society.  Representatives of respective government ministries and energy experts took part in the debate. To download the presentation given by Dr Lizal, please click here
 

New Challenges of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli Security Policy

May 12, 2006, PSSI Headquarters, Prague

On May 12, PSSI hosted Prof. Stuart Cohen from Begin-Sadat (BESA) Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Professor Cohen delivered a lecture entitled „Possible Developments of Israeli Security Policy“. Several Czech security experts, diplomats and journalists covering the Middle East took part in the discussion. Prof. Cohen provided valuable insights into the changing role of the army within Israeli society. Top

Turkey in Europe – Europe in Turkey

April 18, 2006, The Senate of the Czech Republic, Prague

On April 18, 2006, PSSI, together with the U.S. Embassy in Prague and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Czech Senate, hosted an expert panel discussion entitled “Turkey in Europe – Europe in Turkey”. Theparticipants,includingguestsfromTurkey, France and the U.S., pondered differentaspectsofTurkey’saccessiontothe European Union. Both favorable and unfavorable views were expressed concerning Turkey’s EU bid, but the dialogue was constructive and illuminating. Participants included Soner Cagaptay, Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Jean-Paul Burdy, Institut d’Etudes Politiques, and Jan Zahradil, Czech MEP. Top

U.S. Relations with the “New Europe”: How to Face New Threats

March 17, 2005, The Polish Institute, Prague

PASS, in cooperation with the New York University in Prague, the Polish Institute in Prague and the Vaclav Havel Library hosted a one-day conference on relations between the United States and Europe after the Iraq invasion in 2003, and the role of new EU members in the contemporary transatlantic discourse. Three conference panels addressed the current security issues the EU and the US are now both facing. The conference welcomed distinguished members of our advisory board Jeff Gedmin and Jacques Rupnik, as well as other European and American thinkers. Top

Democracy and Security

April 22, 2004, The Senate of the Czech Republic, Prague

The roundtable on Democracy and Security, organized together with the Forum 2000 Foundation and the Prague Society for International Cooperation, addressed issues related to the post 9/11 security environment. Topics included international cooperation in combating and preventing terrorism and security policies in the context of human rights protection. Top

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Asia Pacific Security Challenges Conference

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