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I wrote a piece for @ForeignPolicy on what the new #Czech 🇨🇿 #president @general_pavel means for the country & allies abroad. Major takeaways 🧵 foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/01/cze…

Budu se na vás těšit toto pondělí v Olomouci, s přednáškou o Paulu Ricoeurovi a jeho filosofické třetí cestě, u které jsem mohl chvíli stát. zurnal.upol.cz/nc/zprava/clan…

Nicely done, @slantchev.

Můj dnešní pohled za horizont 👇 nase.broumovsko.cz/hyde-park/pate…

Pour féliciter 2026

“The two most potent symbols of power in the modern world – the dollar and nuclear weapons – come from this quaint mining town in the Bohemian hills.” This would be perfect book idea: world history distilled in a town you’ve probably never heard of. bbc.com/travel/article…

Great discussions 2day as @CzechMFA hosted 8th annual Transatlantic Policy Forum w/ @europeum & @AtlanticCouncil. Experts from both sides of Atlantic gathered for conversations that matter more than ever. Key takeaway: we’re better off than some feared in JAN, now let’s keep goin

Pokud nemáte program na neděli 23. listopadu večer, tak Vás třeba zaujme naše diskuse s @IrenaKalhousova a @PetrVTuma a v Městské knihovně @KnihovnaPraha Moderuje @okundra

Impressive numbers — a clear reminder of why US and its allies must keep supporting @RFERLpress.

Europe steps up and takes greater responsibility for its defence. The @EUCouncil agreed on a defence loan package via our Security for Action for Europe. SAFE will support EU countries' defence with up to €150 billion, enabling them to spend better, together, and European ↓

Every couple of years, a fundamental misunderstanding between the East and the West of Europe reappears re. the WW2. In the occupied Western parts, life went on as before. Sartre continued writing & his plays were shown in theaters. Simone kept on sipping coffee at Les deux magots. Literary soirees were celebrated. People went to their jobs. Some food items became unavailable, and people listened to Radio London. Life in Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Amsterdam went on as before except for occasional raids on Jewish people.

Time to move Europe’s capital to a livable city in the middle of the continent so equally (in)accessible to all, east, west, north and south. How about Prague?

EE, FI, LT, LV & PL to w/draw from #Ottawa #Convention, which bans the use & production of anti-personnel #mines. Unfortunate but necessary decision, driven by Russia’s continued aggression. And these may not be the last EU countries to take such a step. euronews.com/my-europe/2025…

US ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink intends to resign from her post cbsnews.com/news/bridget-b…

The EU published its White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030 in March. What does it mean for the future of European defense and Ukraine? @PetrVTuma explains that this roadmap is not a silver bullet for Europe's security: atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

No, I don’t believe #Czechia is about to become the first EU country to move its #embassy to #Jerusalem. @ynetnews, double-check your sources and their agenda. Sure, there may be some pressure on others due to the Hungary talks, but that doesn’t mean anyone else is moving.

Created this basic family tree for Ahmad al-Shar'a based on his father's book on the family's history in recent generations. Thought it might be of interest. Happy to expand it if anyone has anymore details.

4/4 — the perfect date to honor the four-letter force that stands for peace, unity, and defence: #NATO Day #WeAreNATO

Amen

🇪🇺 Last month, the @EU_Commission unveiled a new white paper on strengthening European security. To implement the report, member states must make significant financial commitments and navigate the bloc’s political divisions, writes @ACEurope’s @PetrVTuma:bit.ly/41S6t6n

White Paper, not a silver bullet. I wrote a piece for @AtlanticCouncil @ACEurope about new EU roadmap for strengthening its defense. Bottom line: good beginning, but🇪🇺must now translate new mindset into swift implementation. We r running out of time. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…