Academic Leadership The Geopolitical Studies program is led by a core team of dedicated academics and researchers whose diverse expertise forms the foundation of the curriculum. They are leaders in their fields, actively publishing and shaping the discipline of geopolitics.
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Head of GPS Program
Assoc. Prof. Martin Riegl Associate Professor.
Degrees & qualifications Mgr. (Master’s) in Political Science, Charles University (2006) Ph.D. in Political Geography (2010) Areas of Expertise Political geography of unrecognized states and failed states State failure, secession, and international recognition Geography of civil wars and internal conflicts Sub-Saharan Africa geopolitics Transformation of sovereignty Geopolitical implications of global power shifts martin.riegl@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
GPS Program Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Bohumil Doboš Associate Professor.
Degrees & qualifications Ph.D. in Political Science, Charles University Areas of Expertise Territoriality of violent non-state actors Astropolitics Sub-Saharan Africa geopolitics Geopolitical theories bohumil.dobos@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications Mgr. in Political Science, Charles University (2003) Mgr. in Law, University of West Bohemia in Plzeň (2007) Ph.D. in Water Conflict and Cooperation (Fulbright Scholar) Czech Bar Association member (2014) Areas of Expertise International law and international organizations Conflict and cooperation over international river basins Defense policy and NATO strategy (Mis)use of international law in power politics jakub.landovsky@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications Ph.D. in Political Science, Charles University Areas of Expertise History of the system of International relations Geopolitics of Russia Political geography of Europe Central European geopolitics michael.romancov@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Dr. Jan Kofroň Assistant Professor.
Degrees & qualifications Ph.D. in Regional and Political Geography, Charles University (2012) Areas of Expertise War strategy and tactics Relation of war and territory Methodology in social sciences Defense expenditures and military affairs kofronj@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications Ph.D. in International Relations, Charles University (2006-2014) M.A. in International Political Economy, University of Warwick (2009-2010) M.A. in Governance and Development Policy, Centre Européen de Recherches Internationales et Stratégiques, Brussels (2008-2009) M.A. in International Relations, Charles University (2004-2006) Areas of Expertise International political economy Geo-economics and geopolitics Energy policy and energy security Geopolitics of climate change EU foreign policy and Czech diplomacy Tomas.petricek@seznam.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy): Political Science/International Relations (Charles University). Areas of Expertise Geopolitics of Latin America Regionalism and Integration EU-Latin America Relations Conflict Analysis hladka@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications PhDr. in Security Studies, Charles University Areas of Expertise Defence industry and arms trade Industrial cooperation and defence policy Emerging and disruptive technologies Ukraine reconstruction tomas.kopecny@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Degrees & qualifications M.A. in Geopolitical Studies, Charles University, Prague (2022) B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Sydney Areas of Expertise Sub-Saharan Africa geopolitics Disinformation and information warfare in Africa European migration and far-right politics African-European relations ronan.wordsworth@fsv.cuni.cz All profiles ↑
Jinonice Campus · Faculty of Social Sciences Charles University
A wider academic The GPS program is situated within the broader Institute of Political Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. This gives students access to experts across the affiliated Departments of Political Science, International Relations, and Security Studies ensuring a rich, interdisciplinary learning environment.
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