1. IIR Presentation

2. Who We Are The Institute of International Relations (IIR) is an independent research organization linked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. We conduct scholarly research and analytical activities concerning international relations and Czech foreign and security policy. We organize conferences, seminars, and round-table discussions for experts, academics, and political professionals on international relations, security, and development issues. Institute of International Relations Prague

3. Structure of the IIR Organization structure of the IIR is given by its needs as a non-profit organization. The research department and publishing department are complemented by administration and management. The Director of the IIR is Dr. Petr Drulak The Deputy Director is Dr. Petr Kratochvil The Head of the research department is Dr. Jan Hrich Institute of International Relations Prague

4. Researchers Researchers as well as associate research fellows contribute to research activities home and abroad. Their research is organized in a flexible manner into research teams that work on projects in various fields. While organized loosely in research centers, researchers also work on individual projects and cooperate across the teams as well as the centers. Institute of International Relations Prague

5. Structure of research At the IIR, more than 25 researchers and associate research fellows contribute to common research projects or carry out individual projects. The IIR organizes its research activities into three centers. Center for Security Analyses Center for European Analyses Center for Regional Analyses Institute of International Relations Prague

6. Center for Security Analyses The Center focuses on the following topics Developing the European security system, especially in relation to NATO, EU, and OBSE Building CSDP within the EU, and its future in the context of the current reform of EU and NATO The future of trans-Atlantic relations International crime and other non-military aspects of security Peace operations, including complex missions that comprise crisis management, post-conflict stabilization, and development Institute of International Relations Prague

7. Center for European Analyses The Center focuses on the following topics Institutional development and strategies of integration process European policies of small states Economic alignment of the Central and Eastern European countries within EU Trade and currency policies Environmental policies Cooperation in legislature and interior affairs Institute of International Relations Prague

8. Center for Regional Analyses The Center focuses on these areas The Balkans Slovakia Middle East and North Africa Southeast Asia and China Russia and the post-soviet states Sub-Saharan Africa Institute of International Relations Prague

9. Research Projects The IIR participates in many international research projects. Researchers also execute projects funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and internal IIR projects. These are the main areas, in which the projects at the IIR are conducted. European Integration International Security Development Studies Territorial Studies International Law and International Organizations Theory of International Relations Institute of International Relations Prague

10. Publishing department We have our own publishing department independent on exterior services before printing. We publish books, documents, and three periodical journals: Mezinarodni politika (International Politics) Mezinarodni vztahy (International Relations) Perspectives: The Central European Review of International Affairs Institute of International Relations Prague

11. Mezinarodni politika International Politics, the IIR Monthly The International Politics is a monthly for general public. You can find analyses and commentaries to main political events in the world, important documents of the EU, NATO, and OBSE, as well as book reviews of the new additions to the library of the IIR. The International Politics provides a platform for an open discussion on international relations and questions of Czech contemporary foreign policies. The journal also includes the regular attachment of the EU documents. Institute of International Relations Prague

12. Mezinarodni vztahy International Relations, the IIR Quarterly The International Relations is a theoretical quarterly for the Czech professional community. It receivesa positive response in research institutes, at universities, and in professional libraries. The International Relations presents readers with theoretical and practical aspects of international relations, security issues and global issues. The journal also offers book reviews of important publications in these areas. Institute of International Relations Prague

13. Perspectives Perspectives, the IIR Biannual in English Perspectives: The Central European Review of International Affairs is a refereed journal published twice a year in English. It is in its ninth year, and by now it has established itself as the leading journal in Central and Eastern Europe. Perspectivesdeals with issues ranging from international relations theory to contemporary international politics, and regional and global issues that affect international relations. Perspectives invites papers and enquiries from interested scholars, especially from CEE countries. Institute of International Relations Prague

14. The IIR Websitewww.iir.cz Apart from paper publications, the IIR offers an extensive range of information on its Website, especially the following: New issues of periodicals, new publications, Policy Papers Conferences and seminars, including papers and minutes Detailed information on IIR researchers and their work Lists of projects and links Institute of International Relations Prague

15. The IIR Newsletter The IIR sends out its Newsletter in Czech to hundreds of subscribers, politicians, diplomats, and students. At the moment, we are preparing an English version to international subscribers. The IIR Newsletter informs subscribers on events, publications Information on new issues consists of one article, the contents and a short introduction. It is free of charge. All Policy Papers are available free of charge and distributed by the IIR Newsletter. Institute of International Relations Prague

16. Visit us You can find us at: Nerudova 3118 50 Praha 1Czech Republic OR www.iir.cz Institute of International Relations Prague

17. Contact us on: iir@iir.cz Institute of International Relations Prague