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“Slovenia: High interest in the complementarity of the Three Seas Initiative with EU regional development frameworks”, Ana Bojinović Fenko (CIR, Slovenia)
Slovenia positions itself within the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) based on its general understanding of the origin and potential outcomes […]
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“A New Eastern Question? Great Powers and the Post-Yugoslav States”, Soeren Keil and Bernhard Stahl (CIR, Slovenia)
This compilation of essays by scholars from the region, Western Europe, and the US, explores the intersection of international politics […]
Read moreTrans European Policy Studies Association Launches Book on Russia and the Future of Europe
TEPSA continues to provide excellent analysis of politicalattitudes and trends across the EU27 and beyond BRUSSELS, 13/07/2022: The latest book […]
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“Examination of Afghanistan’s Development Traps”, Klemen Knez and Tina G. Lokar (CIR, Slovenia)
In the paper published in the Regional Science Policy and Practice journal, the authors examine the factors behind Afghanistan’s persistent […]
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Second Student Conference on International Relations (CIR, Slovenia)
On 4 May 2022, the second student conference about international relations was held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University […]
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CIR Members at the Event on Addressing Euroscepticism and Illiberalism in the EU (CIR, Slovenia)
On Friday, 6 May 2022, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (FSS UL), hosted an […]
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StR-ESFRI3 project kick-off (CIR, Slovenia)
On 9 and 10 May 2022, the StR-ESFRI3 project kicked off with a hybrid meeting that took place online and […]
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The Faculty of Social Sciences launches the H2020 project StR-ESFRI3 (CIR, Slovenia)
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana has joint the ATHENA Research and Innovation Centre from Greece, […]
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“Slovenia as a Stress Test of the EU’s External Dimension of Energy Policy: Case Studies of Russian and American Influence”, Danijel Crnčec and Ana Bojinović Fenko (CIR, Slovenia)
The article by Assist. Prof. Dr. Danijel Crnčec and Prof. Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko (both from the Centre of International […]
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2022 Diplomatic Academy Students’ Initiative Conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Maja Bučar from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) participated […]
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“Dismantling political inequalities between developing and developed countries” (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Maja Bučar from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) participated […]
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Assessment of the Second Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Maja Bučar from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) prepared […]
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Business Breakfast Debate (CIR, Slovenia)
On 21 January 2022, AmCham Slovenia hosted its traditional business breakfast debate – this time in a hybrid format. At the event […]
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“Proximity at a distance: The relationship between foreign subsidiary co-location and MNC headquarters board interlock formation”, Filip De Beule et al. (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre for International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) co-authored […]
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“From a Star Pupil to a Troubling Role Model for the Western Balkans: The Influence of Domestic Factors on the De-Europeanization of Slovenia during EU Crises”, Jure Požgan and Ana Bojinović Fenko (CIR, Slovenia)
In the chapter, the authors examine the phenomenon of backsliding in the post-accession process of Europeanisation in Slovenia as one […]
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CIR Researcher Appointed to the Theme Advisory Group of the ECB (CIR, Slovenia)
The European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Assist. Prof. Dr. Jana Arbeiter from the Centre of International Relations at the […]
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47th European International Business Academy (EIBA) annual conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anže Burger, and Assist. Dr. Iris Koleša from the Centre of International Relations […]
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Roundtable about the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2021 (CIR, Slovenia)
The Faculty of Public Administration at the University of Ljubljana organised a round table about the Slovenian Presidency of the […]
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“Energy Governance in Slovenia”, Danijel Crnčec (CIR, Slovenia)
The chapter examines the governance of energy policy in Slovenia, focusing on renewable energy, nuclear energy, and the coal phaseout […]
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“Becoming an International Manager: Identity Work by Managerial International Assignees from Emerging Markets”, Iris Koleša (CIR, Slovenia)
The book discusses international assignment-related decision-making by emerging market firms and their employees. It reveals that the ongoing, reciprocal interactions […]
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“European Union Enlargement Policy Towards the Western Balkans: Solidarity Check”, Jure Požgan, Ana Bojinović Fenko and Faris Kočan (CIR, Slovenia)
The chapter addresses the process of the European Union’s enlargement towards the Western Balkan states. It seeks to add to […]
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Annual Conference on European Economic Integration
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia […]
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Conference on European Economic Integration (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia […]
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Doc. dr. Jana Arbeiter from CIR received a United Nations Association of Slovenia award (CIR, Slovenia)
Doc. dr. Jana Arbeiter from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia […]
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“The stigmatisation of Central Europe via (failed) socialisation narrative?”, Marko Lovec, Kateřina Kočí and Zlatko Šabič (CIR, Slovenia)
The article builds on the criticism of the international socialisation narrative which mistakenly represents compliance as socialisation and recognises agency […]
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CIR Members at AIB-CEE Online Conference about Firms’ and Educational Institutions’ Resilience to the Covid-19 Pandemic (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič, assoc. prof. dr. Anže Burger, assist. dr. Iris Koleša and junior researcher Klemen Knez from the Centre […]
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WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8
In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]
Read moreInDivEU dialogues with national policy makers: Slovenia, 15 November 2021
On 15 November 2021, TEPSA and its Slovenian member institute, the Centre for International Relations at the University of Ljubljana, […]
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“Reaching Climate Neutrality: will the EU Deliver on the ‘Fit for 55’ package?” (CIR, Slovenia)
In cooperation with the European Policy Centre and Institut Montaigne, the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social […]
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“Opportunities and Threats in Contemporary International Business” (CIR, Slovenia)
On 7 October, the Centre of International Relations (CIR) at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) organised […]
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“(Geo)Politics of Universal Periodic Review: Why States Issue and Accept Human Rights Recommendations?”, Anže Burger, Staša Tkalec and Igor Kovač (CIR, Slovenia)
The research by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anže Burger (head of Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Science), Dr. Igor […]
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31st RESER Conference (CIR, Slovenia)
In mid-October, Assist. Dr. Iris Koleša, Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič, and Senior Research Fellow Dr. Metka Stare (all from the Centre […]
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko participates in radio show ‘Studio at 17.00’ (CIR, Slovenia)
On 2 September 2021, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, […]
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Meeting with Strategic Development and Innovation Partnerships (CIR, Slovenia)
On Friday, 9 September 2021, researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Institute […]
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Hybrid Event: “Opportunities and Threats in Contemporary International Business”, October 7 (CIR, Slovenia)
The panel on 7 October between 17.00 and 19.00 CEST will gather international relations (IR) alumni and Centre of International […]
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“Cross-Sectoral Cooperation for Sustainable Futures”, Jana Arbeiter and Maja Bučar (CIR, Slovenia)
In this advocacy piece, the authors discuss the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation for strengthening the coherence and collaboration, as well […]
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“Transformative Education: Bridging Education for Change”, Jana Arbeiter and Maja Bučar (CIR, Slovenia)
In this advocacy piece, the authors stress that education should provide people with the understanding, skills and values they need […]
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Hybrid Event: “Six decades of the past, six decades for the future”, October 8-9 (CIR, Slovenia)
The conference will celebrate the long tradition of teaching and researching international relations (IR) in Slovenia. Prominent current and former […]
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Debate on video lectures in international business teaching (CIR, Slovenia)
Are you pro or contra video lectures in international business teaching? Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International […]
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CIR participates in the AIB 2021 annual conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anže Burger, and Assist. Dr. Iris Koleša (all from the Centre of International […]
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Slovenian Pre-Presidency Conference, Online, 17-18 June 2021
On 1 July 2021, Portugal will hand over the Presidency of the Council of the EU to Slovenia, which will […]
Read moreInDivEU Panel at PPC Ljubljana: “Differentiated Integration and the Future of Europe”, June 18
The InDivEU project hosted a panel at the upcoming TEPSA Slovenian Pre-Presidency Conference, co-organised with the Centre of International […]
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Interview with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko on research opportunities (CIR, Slovenia)
Are you interested in Slovenia as a destination for research and innovation? Find out more about the research opportunities in […]
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CIR researcher takes part in the 2nd Virtual Lab of the #EngagEUrCouncil project (CIR, Slovenia)
On 26 April 2021, Prof. Dr. Maja Bučar from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of […]
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CIR researcher participates in the 5th international conference ‘Europe as a global actor’ (CIR, Slovenia)
On 10 May 2021, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, […]
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CIR researcher speaks at event at the Competence Center for Emerging Markets & Central and Eastern Europe, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (CIR), was […]
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DiCE Townhall Meeting: “Differentiated Integration and Migration: The Perception of Reality and Policy”
The DiCE – Differentiation: Clustering Excellence project organised a virtual townhall meeting on May 25 at 18:00-19:30 CET On Tuesday, […]
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Ana Bojinović Fenko participates in an expert discussion on 30 years of Slovenia’s foreign policy (CIR, Slovenia)
Associate Professor Dr. Ana Bojinović Fenko, a member of the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of […]
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New Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Network WB2EU has been launched (CIR, Slovenia)
A new Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Network WB2EU has been launched. The network will connect, research, disseminate and create joint output […]
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Findings from ‘Teaching international business through feature films, documentaries, and video case studies’ presented at AIB2020 online conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, […]
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Participation in an International E-Conference on Reviving the Global Economy in the New Normal (CIR, Slovenia)
At the invitation of Dean prof. dr. Parameswar Nayak (an honorary guest of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the […]
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Faris Kočan Writes on the Topic of China-Serbia Relations During the COVID-19 pandemic for Bloomberg (CIR, Slovenia)
Assist. Faris Kočan from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, commented on the […]
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Faris Kočan Appear on the Radio Show “Studio at 17:00” (CIR, Slovenia)
On Monday, 1 February 2021, assist. Faris Kočan, a member of the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, […]
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Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič Speaks at Coviada (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, spoke at […]
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Chat with CIR Legends (CIR, Slovenia)
On 21 December 2020, the members of the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana (CIR) […]
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Online Workshop held under EIBA 2020 Conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) and assoc. prof. […]
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Finale of European Ethics Bowl (CIR, Slovenia)
On 9 December 2020, the European Investment Bank Institute from Luxembourg hosted a virtual finale of the European Ethics Bowl […]
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“Changing International Relations after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Managing the Growing Gap between National and Multilateral Responses”, Anton Grizold and Andreja Jaklič (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) […]
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Student Association for International Relations Globallis and the Centre of International Relations organised an e-talk entitled “The United States and the World after 3 November 2020” (CIR, Slovenia)
On Tuesday, 10 November 2020, the Student Association for International Relations Globallis and the Centre of International Relations (Faculty of […]
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“Trade Reorientation and Restructuring towards Fast-growing Emerging Economies: Crisis Response of the EU Member States”, Yuhong Shang, Marjan Svetličič and Katja Zajc Kejžar (CIR, Slovenia)
The paper deals with the geographical reorientation and product restructuring of trade as a crisis-response strategy. The authors exploit the […]
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CIR member appears on RTV Slovenia (CIR, Slovenia)
On 12 November 2020, assist. Faris Kočan, a member of the Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences, University […]
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Expert meeting on the future of international development cooperation in Europe and Slovenia (CIR, Slovenia)
On Friday, 30 October 2020, prof. dr. Maja Bučar and assist. dr. Jana Arbeiter from the Centre of International Relations […]
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“Slovenia–China (Economic) Relations”, Marjan Svetličič (CIR, Slovenia)
The chapter on Slovenia–China (economic) relations writen by dr. Marjan Svetličič, professor emeritus, focuses on the historic development of Slovenia’s […]
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CIR researcher is awarded the Golden Plaque of the University of Ljubljana (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Zlatko Šabič from the Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) is one of […]
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nemanja Džuverović was a guest lecturer at CIR (CIR, Slovenia)
On Monday, 19 October 2020, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nemanja Džuverović from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, was a guest lecturer […]
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“Slovenia: Drivers and Challenges of Energy Transition to Climate Neutrality”, Danijel Crnčec, Boris Sučić and Stane Merše (CIR, Slovenia)
The book examines energy transition issues within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. The European Union is aiming for […]
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“Facilitating circular change with services”, Metka Stare (CIR, Slovenia)
Metka Stare, PhD (a member of Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia), […]
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Junior Researcher at Centre of International Relations Guests in “The Conversation” Podcast (CIR, Slovenia)
Nina Pejič, a junior researcher at Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia), […]
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Video Case Library 4 International Business (VCL4IB) Project Training Report (CIR, Slovenia)
In September, Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič from Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, […]
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CIR has a new LinkedIn Account (CIR, Slovenia)
Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) has a new LinkedIn profile to […]
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“Empty Shell no More: China’s Growing Footprint in Central and Eastern Europe”, Ivana Karásková, Alicja Bachulska, Ágnes Szunomár, Stefan Vladisavljev, Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova, Konstantinas Andrijauskas, Liisi Karindi, Andrea Leonte, Nina Pejič & Filip Šebok (CIR, Slovenia)
Authors from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) analyze China’s economic, political and social footprint in the region. They provide policy […]
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TEPSA-IWE CERS Online Event: “Euroscepticism in Hungary and Slovenia: an Analysis”
On September 21, the Institute of World Economics CERS and the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), hosted an online […]
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Panel on the future of EU-China Relations organised as part of the MUN Salient 2020 conference (CIR, Slovenia)
A panel on the future of EU-China Relations was organised as part of the MUN Salient 2020 conference on 29 […]
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Associate Prof. Dr. Boštjan Udovič elected as a representative of Slovenia in the Executive Committee of EADI (CIR, Slovenia)
At the end of June 2020, the General Assembly of the European Association of Developing Research and Training Institutes (EADI) elected associate […]
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MNC Whispering from Slovenia (CIR, Slovenia)
Following the Covid-19 lockdown, the second video case for MNC Whispering from Slovenia was shot on 2 July 2020 in […]
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Junior researcher at CIR wins the AmCham Top Potential 2020 prize (CIR, Slovenia)
Nina Pejič, a junior researcher at the Centre of International Relations and Chair of International Relations at the Faculty of […]
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“Reality and fears of the rise of China in a historical context”, Marjan Svetličič (CIR, Slovenia)
China is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Yet fears are not new. They started with fear of the […]
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CIR hosts the President of Slovenia to a Model UN Assembly (CIR, Slovania)
On 14 May 2020, the Chair of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) hosted the President […]
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“Social and Economic Reconstruction of the European Union Dimensions: Toward Bottom-Up and Top-Down Institutional Reconstruction of the European Union – more inclusive, more sustainable and more pluralistic EU”, Matjaž Nahtigal (CIR, Slovenia)
The purpose of this monograph is to show that there is a path beyond the pessimistic, shallow, fragmentary EU on […]
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CIR researcher among five superfinalists for the AmCham Slovenia Top Potential of the Year contest (CIR, Slovenia)
Nina Pejič, a junior researcher at the Centre of International Relations (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia), is […]
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CIR to Participate in “Decolonising Development” Action (CIR, Slovenia)
Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (CIR) is participating in the New COST Action […]
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COVID-19 Response for Students at CIR (CIR, Slovenia)
During the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, Centre of International Relations and Chair of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, […]
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“New CAP Delivery Model, Old Issues”, Emil Erjavec, Marko Lovec and Tanja Šumrada (CIR, Slovenia)
The proposed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2021–2027 will be more flexible and, presumably, more effective. The article […]
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“EU Environmental Policy: Internal and External Dimensions”, Ana Bojinović Fenko and Danijel Crnče (CIR, Slovenia)
This book is a result of Jean Monnet Module-based course on the European Union (EU) domestic and external environmental policies, […]
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“Commercial Diplomacy’s Role in Entering Foreign Markets in the Age of Global Value Chains”, Andreja Jaklič and Slobodan Šešum (CIR, Slovenia)
The authors examine the role played by commercial diplomacy in firms’ outward internationalisation. Based on interviews with economic counsellors and […]
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“Populism in the Foreign Policy of Central European States”, Marko Lovec and Ana Bojinović Fenko (CIR, Slovenia)
The paper deals with populism in the foreign policy of Central European states. Mapping of populist types via their positioning […]
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Report on the workshop “Place-Based Innovation Ecosystems: Why Context Matters” (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Maja Bučar, head of the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, […]
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Report on Open Debates on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Society (CIR, Slovenia)
Artificial intelligence is integrated in many aspects of our lives – from industrial processes, manufacturing, military technologies, to our everyday. […]
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Report on the ISA 2020 Online Crisis Simulation (CIR, Slovenia)
On 12 March 2020, International Relations students from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana participated in […]
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Jana Arbeiter attended the Kautilya Fellows Programme 2020 in New Delhi (CIR, Slovenia)
Between 26 January to 3 February 2020, assist. Jana Arbeiter from the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of […]
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Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič participated in the AmCham’s Business Breakfast on internationalization (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič, a member of the Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of […]
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CIR co-organized a consultation as part of the Bridge 47 project (CIR, Slovenia)
On 6 February 2020, the SLOGA platform, the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Slovenian Ministry of Education, Science and […]
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The Faculty of Social Sciences participated in the organization of the EARL Day (CIR, Slovenia)
Together with the Department of Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts (University of Ljubljana) and the East Asia Resource […]
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Prof. dr. Maja Bučar was awarded the golden plaque of the University of Ljubljana (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Maja Bučar, head of CIR (Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, […]
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Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič, assoc. prof. dr. Anže Burger, and assist. Iris Koleša attended the 45th annual EIBA conference (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič, assoc. prof. dr. Anže Burger, and assist. Iris Koleša attended the 45th annual EIBA conference, which […]
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“The (In)Coherence of the EU’s Mediterranean Policies: Analysing the Effects on Implementation Success”, Ana Bojinović Fenko and Albina Osrečki (CIR, Slovenia)
Ana Bojinović Fenko & Albina Osrečki. 2019. The (In)Coherence of the EU’s Mediterranean Policies: Analysing the Effects on Implementation Success. […]
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Prof. dr. Maja Bučar attended the EADI Directors Meeting (CIR, Slovenia)
Prof. dr. Maja Bučar, head of CIR (Centre of International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, […]
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Nina Pejič participated at the Workshop and Roundtable “Coexistence with Artificial Intelligence: Vision of Society 5.0” (CIR, Slovenia)
Assist. Nina Pejič, junior research fellow at the Centre of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana (CIR), […]
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“EU Environmental Policy: Internal and External Dimensions”, Ana Bojinović Fenko and Danijel Crnčec (eds.) (CIR, Slovenia)
Ana Bojinović Fenko & Danijel Crnčec (eds.). 2019. EU Environmental Policy: Internal and External Dimensions. Ljubljana: CIR Analyses, Založba FDV. […]
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