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).
The first panel, moderated by Veselin Vačkov, Director of the Strategeo Institute, focused on historical and political aspects. Panelists included:
- Prof. Milada Polišenská, historian and professor of International Relations at AAU
- Izabela Babinska, AAU student
- Jan Macháček, President of the Strategeo Institute
- Michael Žantovský, diplomat, writer, and former Czech ambassador
The discussion revolved around the courage of dissidents, the influence of geopolitics, and the surprisingly swift end of the Cold War. The speakers also linked historical events to current political instability and growing social disparities.