Past events

Trump Year One: What It Means for Democracy & Europe

Public debate by the Strategeo Institute and Anglo-American University, Prague, 4 November 2025

An intense public debate titled “Trump Year One: What It Means for Democracy & Europe” took place in Prague, organized by the nonpartisan think tank Strategeo Institute in cooperation with Anglo-American University (AAU). Moderated by Jan Macháček, President of Strategeo, the discussion brought together Ondřej Jonáš (investment banker), Petr Kolář (advisor to the President of the Czech Republic and former Ambassador to the United States), Ondřej Hejma (translator, publicist, and musician), and Martin Weiss (journalist and translator), who offered sharply different perspectives on the domestic and foreign-policy impacts of Donald Trump’s presidency.

VIDEO: Debate on the Results of the U.S. Elections – Political Panel

Watch the first part of a public debate organized by the Strategeo Institute in collaboration with An-glo-American University, focusing on the state of the United States following the recent presidential elections.

Public Debate Following the Inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump

On January 23, 2025, a public debate took place at the Anglo-American University (AAU) in Prague’s Letenská Street, co-organized by the Strategeo Institute and Anglo-American University. The event occurred three days after the inauguration of the re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump and aimed to discuss expectations in areas such as global security, economics, transatlantic relations, and challenges for Czech and European diplomacy.

Public Debate: Atlantic Relations in Crisis

On April 15, the Anglo-American University (AAU), in collaboration with the Strategeo Institute, hosted a compelling public debate as part of its 2025 series, this time focusing on the future of transatlantic relations.

Public Debate: The Future of Ukraine

Strategeo Institute, in cooperation with the Anglo-American University (AAU), hosted a public debate on The Future of Ukraine on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

The event took place at the Anglo-American University in Malá Strana and attracted a large audience, including diplomats, academics, students, and members of the professional public.

Packed House at Prague House in Brussels for Debate on 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Iron Curtain

On November 13, 2024, Strategeo Institute and the Prague Delegation to the EU and Prague’s hosted a lively debate to mark the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain. The discussion focused on the big questions and impacts of this historic turning point in Europe and beyond.

VIDEO: Public Discussion on the Anniversary of the Fall of the Iron Curtain at AAU (First Panel)

Watch the first part of the public debate held on November 26, 2024, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain. The event was organized by the Strategeo Institute in collaboration with Anglo-American University (AAU).

Reflecting on Argentina's Economic Reforms: Strategeo's Insightful Debate at AAU

On March 27, the Anglo-American University (AAU), in collaboration with the Strategeo Institute, hosted a compelling public debate on Argentina’s transformative economic reforms under President Javier Milei. The event brought together distinguished panelists and a diverse audience to explore the implications, challenges, and broader lessons of Argentina's bold reform agenda.

VIDEO: The Future of Free Speech: A Debate That Opened Crucial Topics

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the PressCentre of the Czech News Agency (ČTK) in Prague hosted a professional conference titled The Future of Free Speech, organized by the Strategeo Institute and the H21 Institute. The event drew great interest, evident not only from the full capacity of the venue but also from the lively debate that unfolded throughout the afternoon.