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The Czech Republic's capital and international showpiece, Prague is one of the most popular destinations in Eastern Europe. Its attraction lies in the physical beauty of the city with 600 years of architecture amazingly untouched by war. The centre has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it demands to be explored on foot, an entire outdoor museum of history and a haphazard mixture of splendid architecture.
In the 14th century, Prague enjoyed a reputation of being one of the most important cities in Europe, but after the Second World War, it disappeared completely behind the Iron Curtain. Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution and the end of Communism, Prague has thrown off the years of repression with alacrity and is returning to its earlier grandeur, enticing tourists with its fairytale quality and romantic atmosphere.
The historical centre of the city is compact and its attractions are all within easy reach. The core comprises the Castle District (Hradcany) west of the River Vltava, and the Old and New town (Stare Mesto and Nove Mesto) to the east, joined by the famous Charles Bridge. The Castle District situated on the hill overlooking the city incorporates the main attractions, including the Castle itself and the Cathedral. The Old Town is a maze of alleyways, cobbled streets and passages winding their way towards the beautiful Old Town Square, Staromestské Námestí. Josefov Ghetto, the old Jewish Quarter, is enclosed within the old town. The New Town, in contrast, is modern and has been laid out in wide boulevards, most famously Wenceslas Square, the fashionable shopping boulevard leading up to the foot of the grand National Gallery.
The city's cultural scene also features high on the list of things to do in Prague. In the years since November 17, 1989, when Prague's students took to the streets to help bring down the 40-year-old Communist regime, the city has enjoyed an exhilarating cultural renaissance. Amid Prague's cobblestone streets and gold-tip spires, new galleries, cafés, and clubs teem with young Czechs and members of the city's colony of "expatriates." The arts and theater are also thriving in the "new" Prague. Young playwrights, some writing in English, regularly stage their own works. Weekly poetry readings are standing room only. Classical music maintains its famous standards, while rock, jazz, and dance clubs are jammed nightly. The cultural/social offering is so wide-ranging that Prague was selected as one of the European Cities of Culture for the year 2000. Among other features, the city's territory is home to 81 museums, 108 art galleries, and 71 resident theatres and concert halls. Prague annually hosts major cultural events. This beautiful city, a ‘symphony in stone', built along the river and on the surrounding hills, has never ceased to capture the hearts and imagination of visitors, painters, photographers and poets.
Although the conference takes place in Prague, there is more emphasis placed on utilizing and developing the unique international community of the conference and not so much importance is placed on sightseeing in Prague. This means that you may not have as much time to explore the city, as you might like. We strongly encourage you to arrange to stay in Prague before or after the conference in order to see the city, do touristy things, and experience Czech culture and sites.
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International Security & Global Politics: In this module, the IYLC explore the role of the United Nations Security Council in eliminating the threats to international security posed by proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, disarmament and peaceful use of nuclear energy,
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),
- nuclear safeguard systems, including International Atomic Energy Agency,
- nuclear-weapon states, non-nuclear weapon states, and Nuclear-Weapon-Free zones,
- effectiveness of existing models in combating threats to international security stemmed from non-compliance to international non-proliferation treaties.
Environmental Security & Sustainability: In this context, the IYLC touch upon critical environmental issues of concern to global community. In particular, it will address the existing practical and legislative schemes for combating, reducing and preventing the consequences of climate change.
- economic stability vs. environmental sustainability,
- priorities of the European environmental agenda,
- greenhouse gas emission trading,
- green politics and green economy,
- challenges in adopting and enforcing environmental policies.
International Relations & Diplomacy: The IYLC will address the complexity of contemporary international relations on a changing geopolitical arena. It will explore the challenges facing diplomats in the present-day framework, where national interests contradict with international priorities and commitments.
- differences between the theory and practice of diplomacy and diplomatic service,
- priorities and challenges of present-day diplomacy,
- achievements and failures of diplomacy in maintaining peace and security,
- role of diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
International Justice: Review the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the case of Germain Katanga on trial at the International Criminal Court. It will address the intricacies of ensuring worldwide justice employing globalized concepts of law, fairness and human rights. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- ad hoc and institutionalized international tribunals and courts,
- legal understanding of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide,
- “universality” of human rights,
- globalization of law and justice, and international jurisdiction,
- procedures of international justice.
Responsible Leadership: Address the ethical principles of leadership in various settings, including business, politics, public administration and non-governmental sector. It will attempt to demonstrate the difficulties in balancing social and environmental responsibility with economic needs and requirements. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- definition and practice of responsible leadership,
- socially responsible, sustainable and ethical leadership,
- economics of responsibility,
- responsibility criteria in business, government and environment.
Journalism and Mass Media: It touch upon the growing role of mass media in affecting and shaping public opinions, in particular during conflicts. It will explore the various effects the media can have on international security.
- established guidelines for covering conflicts by media,
- international security from a standpoint of journalism,
- real-life examples from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and other conflict regions.
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