On February 25, 2025 one day after the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Anglo-American University (AAU), in partnership with the Strategeo Institute, hosted a high-profile public debate on Ukraine’s future. The discussion, featuring diplomats, government officials, and business leaders, focused on key issues such as Ukraine’s security architecture, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the wake of the ongoing conflict.
Moderated by Jan Macháček, president of the Strategeo Institute, the panel featured:
- Tomáš Kopečný – Czech governmental envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine
- doc. Ing. Jiří Schwarz, CSc, president Anglo-American University
- Petr Krogman – President of the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneur in Ukraine’s agricultural sector
- Daryna Semergei – Ukrainian AAU student sharing her personal experience of war and displacement
Key Topics Discussed:
Security & NATO Integration – What are Ukraine’s prospects for NATO and EU membership? How can regional defense partnerships strengthen its security?
Economic Recovery – How is international aid helping Ukraine rebuild? What role does the private sector play?
Social Cohesion & Identity – How can displaced Ukrainians reintegrate? What challenges do they face in the diaspora?
Watch the full discussion to gain expert insights into Ukraine’s future and the global response to its ongoing challenges.