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INVITATION: The Rainbow is cracking: Xenophobia, tribalism & South Africa’s election

The first week of November will see local government elections in South Africa, which could significantly reshape the country’s political map and further weaken the African National Congress (ANC),…

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Panel Discussion: Brazil After the Elections: Where Is the South American Giant Headed?

These elections raise numerous questions regarding the country’s future trajectory. Which direction will Brazil take under its new president? How will the outcome influence the wider Latin American…

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INVITATION Screening of the Documentary “Philosophical Journeys: Rwanda” and Discussion with Chantal Gishoma and Alena Rettová 

How can philosophy help a society come to terms with historical trauma? What does the work of Rwandan philosopher, poet, and priest Alexis Kagame mean for contemporary Rwanda? And how do his ideas…

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Research Seminars in Area Studies: Winter Semester Schedule Now Available

In the Winter Semester 2026/2027, Research Seminars in Area Studies (RSAS) will combine discussions of draft texts with presentations on research and publishing practices in area studies, delivered…

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INVITATION Public Lecture with MEP Markéta Gregorová: Between Beijing and Taipei – How the European Parliament Is Finding Its Role

How can Europe cooperate with China without yielding to its political and economic pressure? How can it support democratic Taiwan at a time of growing tensions? And what role does the European…

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INVITATION Join Cold War Research Group Seminar Series in Winter Semester 2026  

CWRG invites you to its winter semester seminar series, bringing together new research on the global dimensions of the Cold War. The four seminars explore how the Cold War shaped political, social…

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Call for Applications: CenMAS Hub Small Grants

The Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies (CenMAS) is launching a call for applications for 6 small research grants of approximately €5,000 each. The grants are open to junior and senior…

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Associate Professor Karel Kouba Participated in the Seminar “Erosión democrática en América Latina y Europa del Este” at the Universidad de Chile

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the seminar Erosión democrática en América Latina y Europa del Este was held at the Universidad de Chile, organised by its Faculty of Political Studies. Associate…

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Call for Area Studies POLICY BRIEFS: The Donald Trump Effect: The spillover of global, regional and national crises

The second tenure of US President Donald Trump has been marked by increased US unilateralism, assertive, or even aggressive, policies in many areas of international politics, and disregard for…

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