US Historical Milestone: 250 Years

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Room 2.07 and 2.05

Join us for an all day event to celebrate this occasion with panel discussions, presentations, networking, and refreshments. Topics will include: History, Ideas, and Political Philosophy; Politics, Economy, Security; and information from the Czech Youth Council and American Center will be available during the evening session.

Full Program:

  • 15:45–16:00 | Welcome and Registration
  • 16:00–16:15 | Opening Remarks
    • President of AAU
    • US Ambassador (TBC)
  • 16:15-17:25 | Panel Discussion – History, Ideas, and Political Philosophy
    • A discussion on the intellectual and historical roots of the American republic and its influence on Europe and the Czech lands.

      Panelists:
      • Milada Polišenská, Professor Emerita, AAU
      • George Hays, Dean, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, AAU
      • Mats Braun, Director, Institute of International Relations
      • Roman Joch, Political Scientist and Director, Civic Institute
      • Jan Macháček, president of Strategeo Institute (moderator)
  • 17:25 -17:40 | Presentation -“The Romanticized Czech Vision of America: A Short History”
    • Jan Macháček, president of Strategeo Institute
  • 17:40 -17:50 | Coffee Break
  • 17:50 -19:00 | Politics, Economy, Security
    • A discussion on current developments in American politics, economic trends, and global security challenges.

      Panelists:
      • Kateřina Weissová, Director, Center for Transatlantic Relations, CEVRO University
      • Ondřej Jonáš, Banker and Investor
      • Ondřej Hejma, Musician and Commentator
      • Jan Švejnar, Economist, CERGE-EI (TBC)
      • Jan Macháček, President, Strategeo Institute (moderator)

Kindly confirm your attendance by emailing marek.sourek@aauni.edu by April 9. As seating is limited, reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging discussion on the past, present, and future of the United States and its transatlantic relationship with Europe.

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