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The sixth annual Ideas in Politics international conference, to be held on November 19 and 20, 2026, in Prague, will focus on the tense relationship between politics and rhetoric in the era of populism and digital technologies. The event will explore the role of emotions, propaganda, and artificial intelligence in the public sphere and will feature presentations by leading experts Kari Palonen and Rob Goodman. Researchers from relevant social science disciplines may submit their papers and panel proposals by September 1, 2026.
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Politics isn’t just about elections, governments, or party lines – it’s in what we eat, how we feel, and the ways we relate to others. In this interview, Professor Kennan Ferguson of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, currently a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar at FSV UK, challenges conventional ideas of politics, showing how power shapes everyday life. Prof. Ferguson will present a public lecture on the topic of On the Political Ethics of Debt on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6:30 pm in room C117 at the Jinonice Campus.
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What happens when international politics leaves the lecture hall and enters a high-stakes simulation? That’s exactly what the Crisis Games course offers: an immersive experience designed for students who want to go beyond theory and test their skills in a dynamic, real-world-inspired environment.
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Meet colleagues and share your research ideas! Karl W. Deutsch Seminars in a new format.
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Applications are open for Geopolitical Summer School “Europe in Troubled Times”. The summer school takes place on 22 – 26 June 2026 in the Jinonice Campus and is aimed at a diverse international audience, including students from Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs. Participants earn 4 ECTS credits upon completing the program.
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Join us for a lecture titled "New rules, new challenges: prospects for conflict mediation in a changing international system," which takes place on 6 February 2026, 9:30-11:00 am in the Hollar building, room 212. The lecture and subsequent Q&A will be held by Paul Dziatkowiec, Director of Mediation and Peace Support at the prestigious Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
