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Discussion On Snap Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia
Friends of Slovakia hosted an invitation-only discussion with Doc. Michal Vašečka, PhD. and Rasťo Kužel, independent analysts from Slovakia, on the snap parliamentary elections scheduled in Slovakia on September 30, 2023. They discussed the latest developments in domestic politics, possible scenarios for a new coalition government, impact on Transatlantic relations, and how foreign interference plays […]
21
Jun
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
FOS Celebrates Women’s Leadership in Slovak Foreign Policy Making
The 2019 election of Zuzana Čaputová as the first female president of the Slovak Republic brought increased visibility to the country, especially in the realm of foreign policy. While there is still room for greater participation, a growing number of women in Slovakia now occupy senior positions in influencing, planning, and conducting Slovakia’s foreign relations. […]
15
Oct
2021
By Thomas W. Skladony
webinar
FOS Board Members Participate in NCSML Anniversary Celebrations in Cedar Rapids
A delegation of Friends of Slovakia Board Members led by chairman Scott N. Thayer traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to participate in events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the building dedication of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML).
11
Oct
2021
By Thomas W. Skladony
networking
The New Party Challenge in Slovakia: Understanding and Dealing with Constant Political Change
Friends of Slovakia co-sponsored a webinar in collaboration with the Slovak American Society of Washington DC (SASW) featuring Professors Kevin Deegan-Krause and Tim Haughton who discussed their recently published co-authored book, The New Party Challenge: Changing Cycles of Party Birth and Death in Central Europe in which they examined the emergence of new parties and […]
05
May
2021
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
Women Leadership in Slovak Foreign Policymaking
The 2019 election of Zuzana Čaputová as the first female president of Slovakia brought increased visibility to the country, especially in the realm of foreign policy. While there is still room for greater participation, a growing number of women in Slovakia now occupy senior positions in influencing, planning, and conducting Slovakia’s foreign relations. Friends of […]
26
Mar
2021
By Bibiana Rais
webinar
Celebrating Two Decades of Friends of Slovakia (2001 – 2021)
As we look back on our journey, we want to celebrate FOS’s achievements over the past 20 years. Let us seize new opportunities while fostering lasting memories and renewed enthusiasm to champion the partnership between the United States and Slovakia for decades to come. Related post & events:
10
Feb
2021
By Thomas W. Skladony
Anniversary
Slovak Politics: Current Perspectives
A webinar to examine Slovakia’s post-election shifts in party relations in both the government and opposition, the role of President Zuzana Čaputová, the influence of extremist and anti-system parties, and the impact of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic
29
Jan
2021
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
FOS Webinar Examines Challenges Facing New Slovak Government
The recent Slovak parliamentary election results and prospects for Igor Matovic’s new government were examined in an April 28 webinar co-sponsored by FOS and the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), “Slovakia: New Government, New Challenges.” Jonathan Katz, Senior Fellow with GMF, moderated the panel. Summary Dr. Kevin Deegan-Krause of Wayne State University […]
03
Jul
2020
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
Congratulations To Beata Balogová For Winning The 2020 European Press Prize for Opinion
Friends of Slovakia congratulates Beata Balagova, editor-in-chief of SME, for winning this year’s European Press Prize for Opinion for her article “How We Stopped Being Comrades”.
11
Jun
2020
By Friends of Slovakia
Announcement
Golden Medal of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic awarded to Amb. Theodore Russell and Joseph Senko
Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák has selected Friends of Slovakia (FOS) Founding Chairman, Amb. Theodore Russell, and Board Chairman, Joseph Senko to receive the prestigious Golden Medal of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. The medals were presented to the two recipients on February 15, 2019 by Slovak Ambassador Ivan […]
02
Mar
2019
By Friends of Slovakia
Announcement