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Centre of International Relations

  • Research Expertise:

    international relations, international economics and international business, politics of international law, diplomacy and human rights, international organisations, and European integration.

  • Research Projects:

    We conduct research at a national and international level. Our research findings are used for strategy and policy design by various organisations as well as included in curricula of several educational institutions.

  • Conferences and Workshops:

    We organise conferences, workshops, and seminars with word-class lecturers from both academia and the business sector. Our researchers are moreover visiting lecturers at various events in Slovenia and abroad.

  • Collections and Journals:

    The Centre issues two collections: CIR Analyses and Acta Diplomatica; as well as the Journal of International Relations and Development (JIRD) – a double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly, published in cooperation with Palgrave and an official journal of CEEISA.

Jana Arbeiter Elected as Slovenia’s National Representative on the EADI Executive Board

On 16 May 2023, Jana Arbeiter from CIR was elected as Slovenia’s national representative on the EADI (European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes) executive board for a 3-year mandate. This is a recognition of her work in the field of development studies and sustainable development.

17. May 2023 | News

Andreja Jaklič and Iris Koleša at a Conference on Strengthening Resilience by the Sustainable Economy and Business

On 16 May 2023, prof. dr. Andreja Jaklič and assist. dr. Iris Koleša participated at the 7th International Scientific Conference (ISC) on ‘Strengthening resilience by the sustainable economy and business – towards the SDGs’ organised by the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Maribor. CIR Researchers presented a paper on 'Sustainability during crises in firms using different resilience models: The case of the COVID-19 pandemic’ (authors: Anže Burger, Iris Koleša, Andreja Jaklič).

17. May 2023 | News

Invitation to an Event: The Kiwi X-Factor: The Role of Nation Branding and Storytelling in New Zealand's Soft Power (12. 6. 2023 at 15.00 CET)

The Centre of International Relations and Globallis kindly invite you to an event 'The Kiwi X-Factor: The Role of Nation Branding and Storytelling in New Zealand's Soft Power', which will take place on 12 June at 15.00 CET in the Grand Hall of the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana). Matevž (Matt) Rašković will present a lecture on nation branding and storytelling as a powerful asset in international relations, tourism and/or export promotion. This will be followed by a discussion with Mr. Andrej Božič, the Honorary Consul of New Zealand to Slovenia.

16. May 2023 | News

New Publication: A Chapter on Tackling Climate Change in Slovenia (Author: Danijel Crnčec)

Springer issued a monograph titled 'Climate Change and the Future of Europe - Views from the Capitals' edited by Michael Kaeding, Johannes Pollak and Paul Schmidt. The book addresses European Union (EU) Member States’ and neighbors’ national efforts to combat climate change. It also includes a chapter on Slovenia, prepared by Danijel Crnčec from CIR.

4. April 2023 | News

About the Centre

Centre of International Relations (CIR) conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of international relations, international economics and international business, politics of international law, diplomacy and human rights, international organisations, and European integration. Members of the Centre are top-notch researchers, cooperating with numerous international scientific networks, such as TEPSA, EADI, WISC, EIBA, RESER, CEEISA, EISA, ISA, ECSA, IPSA, ECPR, ILA, and SGIR. CIR researchers are active in several national, European, and international projects – publishing and widely disseminating their research results both in Slovenia and abroad. The Centre also issues several publications: the CIR Analyses and the Acta Diplomatica collections, as well as the Journal of International Relations and Development (an official journal of the Central and East European International Studies Association – CEEISA), which is published in cooperation with Palgrave.

Contact the Secretariat

Phone: +386 (0)1 580 5250
Email: is.jl-inu.vdf@ciranilM.anoloP

 

First-class researchers from the Centre of International Relations (CIR) regularly publish their findings in established scientific journals and monographies in Slovenia as well as internationally. Several publications by CIR members have received recognitions and awards.

Centre of International Relations (CIR) is active in numerous international networks, including EISA, TEPSA, ECPR, EIBA, EADI, RESER, CEEISA, ISA, WISC, and ILA. Members of the Centre cooperate closely with academics and researchers from all over the World and are engaged in various international research projects.

CRP V5-2259 Globalna prisotnost in domet Slovenije v OZN MZZ del

izr.prof.dr. Boštjan Udovič | 1. October 2022 - 30. September 2023

CRP V5-2259 Globalna prisotnost in domet Slovenije v OZN ARRS

Head: izr.prof.dr. Boštjan Udovič | Period: 1. October 2022 - 30. September 2023

Mlada raziskovalka Gaja Mavri

izr.prof.dr. Anže Burger | 1. October 2022 - 30. September 2026

TAP J5-3117 Politična participacija narodnih manjšin in njihovih pripadnikov: primerjalna študija politične participacije slovenskih skupnosti v sosednjih državah RS

izr.prof.dr. Boštjan Udovič | 1. October 2021 - 30. September 2024

TAP J6-3135 Glasba mladih po 1945 in Glasbena mladina Slovenije

izr.prof.dr. Boštjan Udovič | 1. October 2021 - 30. September 2024

EU-EU+ - GEASA, Upgrading Global Education Across Subject Areas

doc.dr. Jure Požgan | 1. October 2021 - 31. October 2023

EU-EUROTHINK: Tackling ILLIberal/Eurosceptic Narratives from Below – Europe for Citizenc Program

izr.prof.dr. Marko Lovec | 1. June 2021 - 30. September 2022

16-EU.WB2EU EU-JM-WB2EU Europeanisation meets democracy from below: The Western Balkans on search for new European and democratic Momentum

izr.prof.dr. Marko Lovec | 1. October 2020 - 31. October 2023

EU/E+/SP-HE: VCL4IB – knjižnica video študijskih primerov za poučevanje mednarodnega poslovanja (odprt dostop)

Head: prof.dr. Andreja Jaklič | Period: 1. September 2018 - 31. August 2021