He seeks to understand why states behave the way they do. How the past shapes present-day decisions, why conflicts have a long memory, and why simple explanations rarely work in international politics.
He is a faculty member at the Institute of Political Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, where he focuses on political geography, geopolitics, and the history of international relations, with a long-standing specialization in Russia and the post-Soviet region. Alongside his academic work, he is a regular contributor to public debate as a commentator and external writer for Deník N. He is also one of the voices behind the podcast Romancov & spol., where he and the foreign affairs team discuss current conflicts and geopolitical developments in a broader context.
His perspective is grounded in a deep understanding of history and an ability to see connections that others might overlook. He helps audiences make sense of a world that is complex, often difficult to navigate, and shaped by decisions whose consequences can last for generations.
