The Palacky University Olomouc (in particular the project “The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region” - EUVIP) invites you to participate in the upcoming summer school titled "Navigating Geostrategic Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific: Focus on Southeast Asia and Myanmar".

Summer school content

Explore the nuances of geopolitical power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region through our summer school program. Discover the EU's relations with this vibrant region and gain insights into the strategic responses adopted by Southeast Asian countries. Additionally, the program grants you the opportunity to explore the recent developments in Myanmar by highlighting the various approaches taken by regional stakeholders in addressing the ongoing crisis and exploring various aspects of Myanmar itself, from its history to ethnic issues and its role in international relations. 

You will also have the chance to deepen your understanding of academic practices through an introduction to open-access research and policy paper writing.

Some of the speakers in the summer school include Brantly Womack,  Michal Lubina, Catherine Renshaw, Paul O'Shea, Elizabeth Rhoads, Kristina Kironska, and others. 

General overview

The summer school will be held on-site at the Palacky University Olomouc, Czechia. The event is scheduled to start on Monday, 17 June 2024, and conclude on Friday, 21 June 2024, the same day that the Interdisciplinary Myanmar Conference 2024 begins (and summer school participants are encouraged to stay also for the conference).

The summer school will feature also a movie screening, a city tour, and a Burmese-themed dinner event. 

The final program will be published on this website in May/June 2024.

Important information

The summer school is open to PhD and advanced Master's students with a background in Social Sciences and the Humanities, such as Politics, Philosophy, Economics, or International Relations.

Participation is free of charge. Additionally, lunches will be provided (for students). We will also offer up to five stipends for accommodation (specified in the application part). However, please note that travel expenses will not be included.

Application

Application has been closed now. 

Venue:

Department of Asian Studies, tř. Svobody 26, 779 00 Olomouc

Rooms SV 2.40 Trainee Center and SV 2.56 Aula