Recently, members of the Centre have been actively engaging with the Czech Armed Forces to share their international law expertise through several events.

From April 23 to 25, they joined the V4 International Legal Conference in Prague, organised by the Legal Service of the Czech Armed Forces' General Staff Inspectorate. The event, titled "New Challenges of International Law in a Changed Security Environment," drew legal experts from the armed forces of several countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, the United States, and the Baltic countries.

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During the conference, Prof. Svaček discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and its implications before international courts. Dr Stejskal explored the legality of targeting civilian infrastructure in armed conflicts, while Drs Faix and Svicevic delved into the protection of cultural heritage during warfare.

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In subsequent days, the Centre’s team continued their lectures at various forums. Dr Stejskal spoke on the international humanitarian law (IHL) aspects of using intelligence and reconnaissance units at the 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion in Prostějov. Meanwhile, Dr Svicevic gave insights on the status of mercenaries and private military companies in conflicts. Both members also presented at a meeting of the legal service of the 53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment, where Dr Svicevic additionally discussed international law issues surrounding NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia.