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the institute of europe of the russian academy of sciences
«Central Europe, BRICS and the Global South – Perspectives on Future Cooperation»
- 19 September 2026
On 19 September 2026 Dr Alexey Gromyko, Director of the Institute of Europe (Russian Academy of Sciences), participated in the international conference «Central Europe, BRICS and the Global South – Perspectives on Future Cooperation», organized by the Svatopluk Association in Prague.
The aim of the conference was to foster a dialogue between Central European countries and countries outside the EU and NATO frameworks that are actively shaping new economic, technological, and security linkages. The intention was to explore avenues for diversifying relations, strengthening the region’s strategic autonomy and seizing the opportunities offered by a rapidly changing international order. The conference provided a forum for experts as well as political and business leaders to share experiences, formulate scenarios for future cooperation and cultivate mutual understanding between Central Europe and the Global South.
Dr. Alexey Gromyko contributed to the Panel Discussion “Rethinking the International Order: Sovereignty in a Multipolar World”. He focused on contemporary key trends in the development of the European West. Other speakers were: Wang Wen, Director, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, China; Philip Pilkington, Danube Institute, Hungary; Jan Kavan, former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Czech Republic; Katayun Pracher-Hilander, MP, Austria. Moderator: Ladislav Zemánek.
