250 Years of the USA: Panel Debate at AAU Opened by Jiří Schwarz & U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Merrick

Watch the coverage of a special event marking 250 years of the United States, hosted by Anglo-American University (AAU) in Prague in collaboration with the Strategeo Institute. The event brings together experts, academics, and policymakers to reflect on this historic milestone and explore the past, present, and future of the United States. The program features panel discussions covering key themes such as history, political philosophy, global affairs, economics, and security. The debate is opened with welcome remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Nicholas Merrick and AAU President Jiří Schwarz, highlighting the importance of U.S.–Czech relations and the broader significance of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Held at AAU in Prague, the event also provides a platform for dialogue, networking, and the exchange of ideas among students, professionals, and the wider public. 00:00 Opening Remarks by AAU President Jiří Schwarz 04:10 Speech by Nicholas Merrick, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic 13:31 Jan Macháček, president of Strategeo Institute (moderator) 16:15 Roman Joch, Political Scientist and Director, Civic Institute 25:46 Milada Polišenská, Professor Emerita, AAU 39:42 Mats Braun, Director, Institute of International Relations 48:54 George Hays, Dean, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, AAU 53:58 Q&A with panelists 🚀 Next Steps Apply Now: https://www.aauni.edu/apply Schedule a Campus Visit: https://www.aauni.edu/admissions/meet... Contact Admissions: [email protected] 🔗 Useful Links Main Website: https://www.aauni.edu Undergraduate Programs: https://www.aauni.edu/programs/underg... Graduate Programs: https://www.aauni.edu/programs/graduate/ Virtual Open House Registration: https://www.aauni.edu/admissions/meet... Financial Aid & Scholarships: https://www.aauni.edu/admissions/fina... Student Housing: https://www.aauni.edu/student-life/st... 📱 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn:   / anglo-american-university-aau   Instagram:   / aauprague   Facebook:   / aauprague   Twitter:   / aauprague   Tik-Tok:   / angloamericanuniversity   Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aauni/a... ----------------------------------------- Anglo-American University (AAU) is a modern institution of higher learning based in Prague, Czechia. Inspired by liberal arts traditions found in British and American academia, it was established in 1990 as the first university in the country to employ English as the medium of instruction and today offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across four schools of study. The AAU campus is housed in the Neoclassical Thurn-Taxis Palace and sits in the heart of the gorgeous city center. Since 2016, the school has enjoyed the distinction of being the only university in the country to be recognized by both Czech and American accrediting bodies. With members from over 80 countries, the AAU community is diverse and inclusive, marked by an ethos that prizes critical thinking, effective communication, responsible action, and personal transformation.