Annual international conference
New Frontiers
in Geopolitics
Our annual international conference on strategic and geopolitical issues in the contemporary world.
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Academic year 2026/27
A new year. New perspectives.Welcome to
Geopolitical Studies
Dear students,
Welcome to Geopolitical Studies at Charles University. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another year, I am glad you are part of our community.
Bring your questions to class, share your perspective, and take time to listen to one another. Some of the most valuable conversations begin with a question you were almost afraid to ask.
I look forward to getting to know you and hearing your ideas. I hope you will feel at home here in Prague.
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Upcoming at GPSNovember19Thursday · 2026
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New Frontiers
22–26 Jun 2026Past event · Summer school
Europe in Troubled Times
Geopolitical Summer School · A week of lectures, workshops and student presentations at the Institute of Political Studies.
MA in Geopolitical Studies
A deeper reading
of a complex world.
Power, place and the ideas
that shape our future.
Our program centers on classical geopolitical theory and foundational texts that shaped strategic thinking. You’ll work with visiting professors from multiple countries and engage with a research-focused curriculum designed for serious academic inquiry.
Applications for 2026/27 are closed.
Our global community
People of GPSStudents from
57 countries.
The Geopolitical Studies program brings together diverse perspectives from every continent, creating a truly global academic environment.
57countries represented
6continents connected
A place to belong
Your next chapter,
here in Prague.
Charles University is Central Europe’s oldest university and a major research institution. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides library resources, research support, and academic infrastructure that support graduate-level work in political science and international relations.
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Two cities.
A wider perspective.
PragueTaipei
Study geopolitical theory from two regional vantage points. This double degree program takes place at Charles University in Prague and National Taiwan University in Taipei. You’ll learn how geopolitical concepts work in both European and East Asian contexts, and you’ll earn master’s degrees from both universities.
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Why Prague?
At the crossroads
of Europe.
Prague sits at a historical pivot point between Western and Eastern Europe. The city’s position in Cold War dynamics, its role in major geopolitical shifts, and its current place in European security debates make it a relevant location for studying spatial dimensions of power.
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Lead anywhere.
Charles University has prepared scholars, diplomats, and analysts from everywhere. Students come here to understand how power operates across space and time. They leave equipped to work in foreign ministries, think tanks, international organizations, and research institutions across multiple continents.
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