In the wake of Russian aggression to Ukraine, the position of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in the security architecture of the EU has become essential. However, the voice of security research from the region is not well represented in security debates on the European and global level. The International Institute of Political Science of Masaryk University (IIPS) is perfectly positioned to address this disbalance, with its unique expertise of CEE in terms of area studies and outreach to policy sector. In recent years, the IIPS has achieved significant improvements in terms of publication output and ability to attract national funding. However, its academic and practical impact has yet to gain a significantly international dimension. By twinning with leading European research centres in security studies, we seek integrate the IIPS in international networks and increase its ability to obtain international grants, especially Horizon Europe (HE).

Sustainable Development Goals

Masaryk University is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to improve the conditions and quality of life on our planet by 2030.