Author: Michal Šimečka / Political Geography: Europe

Author:: Michal Šimečka
Publication Date:: 02-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Institute of International Relations Prague
Abstract:: Under pressure from overlapping crises, writes Michal Šimečka in his newest policy paper, the European Union is embracing a more assertive role in security. The election of Donald Trump has added a further sense of urgency and purpose to EU defence cooperation. The pursuit of European strategic autonomy is not just a matter of upgrading capabilities, building institutions, or re-calibrating EU–NATO cooperation. It is also a struggle to re-invent the EU’s identity. The Czech Republic emerged as a supporter of the new dynamic, but Prague should do more to back its rhetorical support with tangible commitments and policy leadership.
Topic:: International Political Economy and International Affairs
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Michal Šimečka and Benjamin Tallis
Publication Date:: 09-2016
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Institute of International Relations Prague
Abstract:: The concept of a strategic partnership is gaining prominence in Czech diplomatic practice, but its meaning and implications remain inadequately understood. The policy paper seeks to redress the situation by unpacking the concept and building a framework for understanding strategic partnerships in the Czech context. It argues that while it is not necessary to construct a rigorous definition, more coherence and clarity is needed for strategic partnerships to serve as a meaningful instrument of Czech foreign policy.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Europe

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