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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 37 MIN

Jan Lipavský on war, security and alliances: Czech foreign policy under pressure

from Czechast, Radio Prague International

In this episode of Czechast, Jan Lipavský looks back on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Czechia’s security-first turn in foreign policy, and the internationally praised ammunition initiative. Former Czech foreign minister, now an opposition MP elected on the Civic Democratic Party ticket, he also warns that Czechia is nearing a strategic crossroads in an increasingly unstable world.

In this episode of Czechast, Jan Lipavský looks back on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Czechia’s security-first turn in foreign policy, and the internationally praised ammunition initiative. Former Czech foreign minister, now an opposition MP elected on the Civic Democratic Party ticket, he also warns that Czechia is nearing a strategic crossroads in an increasingly unstable world.

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