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Karpatské Námestie 10A, Bratislava, Slovakia
WELCOME TO
THE CZECH-SLOVAK INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL STUDIES
As Middle East Studies graduates, our path has led us from the academic realm to the intricate realities of the Middle East. Through our experiences, we've discerned a crucial demand for a more profound, nuanced understanding of this region that extends beyond academia. It's with this realization that we established CSIORS.
Our vision is to shed light on the intricacies of the Middle East, including its politics, culture, challenges, and potential, for a global audience. We aspire to bridge the divide between rigorous academic knowledge and public comprehension, reshaping how the Middle East is perceived and discussed.
Through CSIORS, we tackle pressing issues such as extremism, migration, violence, and the pivotal role of journalism in narrative shaping. In the process, we aim to challenge preconceived ideas, stimulate informed discourse, and, ultimately, impact effective policymaking.
Join us on this journey through the complexities of the Middle East, guided by our commitment to truth, respect, and peace. Together, we can foster a deeper understanding and a more compassionate approach to its multifaceted realities.
SENIOR ADVISORS
Issam Khoury
Jan Záhořík
Senior advisor for Levant
Senior advisor for Africa
A seasoned journalist and dedicated political activist from Syria, Issam Khoury has devoted more than two decades to writing and conducting research for major news outlets across the Middle East and North Africa…
Jan Záhořík is an Africanist/social scientist focusing on the modern and contemporary history and politics of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa as well as the issues of nationalism, identity, conflicts, inequalities, European-African relations in the Cold War…
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Joshua Olusegun Bolarinwa
David Aworawo
Senior advisor for Security and
Strategic studies
Senior advisor for Security and
Strategic studies
Dr. Joshua Olusegun Bolarinwa is an Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Security and Strategic Studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos…
Dr. David Aworawo is a Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, where he led the Department of History and Strategic Studies from August 2020 to July 2023…
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Fuat Emir Şefkatli
Sofyan Essarraoui
Is a researcher specializing in non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in Libya and the Sahel region, as well as disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR)
processes…
Sofyan Essarraoui is a Ph.D., candidate at the Sociology Department at Eotvos Lorand University of Budapest, Hungary…
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Filip Beneš
Tomáš Križan
Mainly deals with:
• The development of the current fragmentation of Libya
• The specifics of the Shiite clergy
CEO, co-founder and researcher
Co-founder and researcher
Mainly deals with:
• Integration of refugees in Turkey
• Radicalization
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Carmen Gravano
Website Content Manager
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