MIREES - Master of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Research and Studies on Eastern Europe

Presidential Systems in the Ex-Soviet Republics

by prof. Jean Blondel

At the end of May, 2011 Professor Jean Blondel delivered three lectures on the political systems of the ex-Soviet Republics, comparing the political cultures of each republic and examining their regimes. As a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Siena, Blondel delivered his lecture series in the framework of the MIRESS Open Lectures. These were the final three in the Open Lectures series, putting a cap on a year of diverse and challenging discourse.

Summer school in Faenza

17th International Summer School "Beyond Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood

Faenza, September 4th to 17th

Following the call for applications which closed on June 28th, the members of the Scientific Board selected the eligible participants to the 17th International Summer School "Beyond Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood", supported by the European Commission, DG Enlargement and the Central European Initiative.

Taking place in Faenza (Italy) from September 4th to 17th, 2011 the school regularly offers courses on European integration, democratic developments, human rights, peace and security issues. The 2011 edition of the school is particularly designed for representatives of Western Balkans Civil Society's Organisations. Within the broader frameworks of Diversity Management, and Green Economy/Sustainable growth, it will offer participants an arena to exchange experiences as well as tools for fighting against discrimination, strengthening the actions of activists in the Central and SEE Region and spreading a new sense of economic development.