What is the future of Czech–Slovak relations under Babiš and Fico?

The two successor states of Czechoslovakia find themselves in a period of recalibration. With Andrej Babiš on the verge of being appointed as prime minister in Prague and Robert Fico reasserting his influence in Bratislava, questions abound over how these two nations will manage their ties amid what were differing approaches to the Russia–Ukraine war, EU politics, and regional cooperation. I spoke with political scientist Jan Kovář to get a sense of what could be in store between the two countries.