Current Geopolitical Developments in the World
On Tuesday, November 28th, our faculty hosted an exceptionally interesting lecture titled "Current Geopolitical Developments in the World", part of the Conversations with Alumni UP – Connecting Science with Everyday Life series. The event was part of the European Researchers' Night project, which aims to bring science closer to the general public. 
The lecture was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Primož Šterbenc and our alumna, Master of Political Science Simona Simonovič, who shed light on key issues in contemporary international relations. Participants learned how the transition from a unipolar to a multipolar global order is shaping unstable conditions in the world and the consequences this brings. They also discussed the competition between the US and China, conflicts in the South China Sea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the Middle East. Participants had the opportunity to understand how global rivalries affect society and daily life.
The event attracted numerous students who actively participated in the discussion and expressed their satisfaction with gaining new insights into the complex global challenges. Understanding these topics is of utmost importance, as geopolitics impacts not only individual countries but also individuals, economies, and the future of our societies. Understanding global processes enables us to better prepare for the challenges of the modern world and make informed decisions in both personal and professional life.
The event was held as part of the project "European Researchers' Night: Conversations with Alumni UP – Connecting Science with Everyday Life."
European Researchers' Night is a pan-European event supported by the European Union, aiming to bring science closer to society and increase youth interest in science. European Researchers' Night takes place simultaneously in 23 countries and over 400 cities across Europe and beyond.
The project oooZnanost! – Fake News and Conspiracy Theories? Empowering (for) Science! is funded under the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions through the Horizon-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01-01 call: European Researchers' Night and Researchers in Schools 2024-2025. The project is funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the European Research Executive Agency can be held responsible for them.
