Centre for European Perspective - CEP

26/10/2026

📢 We are pleased to share the upcoming European Digital Diplomacy Exchange Virtual Lecture!

Join us on 2 November at 14:00 CET for an insightful discussion with Dr Michał Chmiel on the importance of psychology in understanding public communication, building trust and navigating today's changing digital environment.

We warmly invite you to join us! 👇

📢 Join us for our next EDDE Virtual Lecture!

Understanding how people think, interpret information and build trust is an essential part of effective public communication.

As artificial intelligence, misinformation and digital technologies continue to reshape the information environment, psychological insights are becoming increasingly relevant for communication professionals.

🧠 Join Dr Michał Chmiel, Associate Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, for a discussion on the relationship between psychology and strategic public communication, and how a deeper understanding of individual perspectives can help us develop more meaningful communication approaches.

📅 2 November 2026 | 14:00 CET
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Learn more and register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FStMb-vxSUacNvgjFy_63A

26/10/2026

How do the latest attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea affect everyday life across Europe?

The consequences reach far beyond the vessels and their crews. Disrupted shipping routes can increase transport and insurance costs, put pressure on supply chains and affect the movement of food and other essential goods.

Recent attacks near the Romanian and Bulgarian coasts show how closely the war in Ukraine is connected to Europe’s economic stability and the resilience of our societies.

The Trivelis Institute’s latest analysis explores what developments in the Black Sea mean for Europe and how their effects reach our economies and everyday lives. It examines how attacks on commercial shipping disrupt trade, increase costs and expose vulnerabilities in the supply chains we rely on. It also highlights why protecting these connections requires closer cooperation across countries, institutions and businesses to strengthen the resilience of our societies.

📖 Read the full analysis. 👉https://en.trivelis.si/insights/news/1131/the-black-sea-as-a-test-for-nato-how-attacks-on-commercial-vessels-shift-the-boundaries-of-war/article

22/10/2026

Keeping essential services running, protecting critical infrastructure and helping institutions work together in a crisis all matter to our everyday security.

A new report by Trivelis Institute, “Organise and Train as You Will Operate”, written by Slovene defense expert Dr Igor Kotnik, explores Slovenia’s defense preparedness and its wider significance for society.

For us, it opens an important discussion: how can clear responsibilities, cooperation and timely decisions strengthen our shared resilience?

Preparing today helps protect the people, services and communities we rely on tomorrow.
Read the report in English: https://en.trivelis.si/reports/news/1129/organise-and-train-as-you-will-operate/article

20/10/2026

12/10/2026

"Thank you for inviting us. Had we not come, we could never have fully understood what you and your country are going through. Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring.

When you return home, people naturally ask, “How was it?” At the moment, at least for me, it is very difficult to give a simple answer. I believe my colleagues feel the same. We are all still processing what we experienced.

It is difficult to explain how your perspective changes when you walk through the Alley of Heroes and the Alley of Hope, attend a memorial service for a fallen member of the community, or see the daily reality of a country at war."

From 5 to 10 October, Slovenian health experts, hospital directors, municipal officials and MFEA officials joined us in Ivano-Frankivsk, during a period of intensified Russian attacks on the region.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone who lost loved ones. We were honoured to stand alongside you and inspired by your strength and resilience. 🇸🇮 🇺🇦

Centre for European Perspective - CEP
Івано-Франківська обласна державна адміністрація
Івано-Франківська міська рада
Городенківська міська рада територіальної громади - Офіційна сторінка
Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Kijevu - Посольство Словенії в Києві

Supported by Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

12/10/2026

Do we know what is true and what is not?

In the latest Trivelis Podcast, the Trivelis Institute team spoke with Halyna Padalko, Fulbright Fellow at the MIT Center for International Studies, about disinformation, cognitive warfare, artificial intelligence and the resilience of democratic societies.

The conversation looks beyond false news. It explores how information operations affect public trust, social cohesion, democratic debate and the way societies respond to crises. Halyna brings a unique perspective, combining first-hand experience from Ukraine with academic and research work on the information environment.

Recorded on the margins of the Bled Strategic Forum 2026, the discussion opens an important question: how can open societies remain resilient in an information space that is increasingly complex, fast-moving and vulnerable to manipulation?

🎧 Tune in to the latest Trivelis Podcast:

Information warfare is continuous, and artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming its tools. Societal resilience increasingly depends on knowledge, trust, and social cohesion.

05/10/2026

The Trivelis Institute has published a new expert report on the defense doctrine of the Republic of Slovenia, authored by Dr Igor Kotnik, one of Slovenia’s leading experts in defense studies, defense policy, and defense system development.

By comparing the doctrinal systems of the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, the report shows that there are no single model small states can simply copy. What matters is whether strategic and doctrinal documents are connected, useful, and able to guide decisions in peace, crisis, and war.

For small states, this is especially important. Limited resources make preparedness, coordination, and clear priorities essential. Defense planning is therefore not only an institutional issue, but also a broader societal question: how a country understands risk, builds resilience, connects institutions, and prepares for uncertainty.

👉We recommend the full report as an important contribution to the wider discussion on security, resilience, and the role of small states in today’s security environment: https://en.trivelis.si/reports/news/1116/slovenia-needs-a-comprehensive-defence-doctrine/article

A comparative analysis of four European doctrinal environments indicates that Slovenia must connect existing strategic content with a comprehensive Defence doctrine and a modern Military doctrine.

01/10/2026

🔎 🤝 Sharing professional experience was central to the three-day study visit of Montenegrin colleagues to Slovenia.

The visit began with workshops on standard operating procedures (SOPs), followed by visits to the Maribor and Celje Police Directorates. Through case studies of financial investigations, Slovenian colleagues shared their experience and investigative practices at regional and local levels, with discussions covering the initiation and coordination of investigations, as well as cooperation with local institutions.

The analysis of case studies provided an opportunity to examine the investigative process from initiation to completion, discuss practical challenges and reflect on decisions that shaped the outcomes. Participants compared approaches at regional and local levels and exchanged perspectives on applying procedures in everyday operational work. The exchange highlighted the value of learning from outcomes as well as from the processes behind them.

The project “Strengthening capacities in the field of financial investigations in Montenegro (2025/2026)” is implemented with the support of the Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the and partnerships programme ➡️ https://www.gov.si/.../international-development.../

In cooperation with the Slovenska policija / The Slovenian police and the Ministrstvo za notranje zadeve in javno upravo.