The European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC) took part in the 30th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague, contributing to three panel discussions focused on civilian crisis preparedness, Russia–China cooperation, and the challenges artificial intelligence and digital platforms pose to democratic resilience.
Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Ukraine
EVC Director Jakub Janda moderated the panel Civilian Crisis Preparedness: What Should NATO States Learn from Ukraine? The discussion explored how European countries can strengthen their preparedness for security crises and draw lessons from Ukraine’s experience. The panel highlighted the importance of civilian preparedness and the need to ensure that NATO member states are ready to respond effectively to evolving security threats.
During the panel Axis of Evil: Russia–PRC Coordination and Scenarios of Combined Escalation, Jakub Janda addressed the growing strategic cooperation between Russia and China and its implications for Western security. He warned that joint escalation could be expected in 2027, stressing that both Europe and Asia must prepare for potential scenarios and draw lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The discussion examined how closer coordination between Moscow and Beijing could affect European security, economic and technological dependencies, supply chains, and information security. It also considered how European countries should prepare for a potential crisis in East Asia and its wider implications for transatlantic security.
AI Governance, Digital Platforms, and Democratic Resilience
EVC analyst Zuzana Košková moderated the panel Who Governs AI and Digital Platforms? Power, Rights, and Democratic Resilience, held in cooperation with the European Values Center for Security Policy.
The discussion focused on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and digital platforms on public debate, political communication, and democratic institutions. Participants explored how digital technologies can be exploited for disinformation, manipulation, and cognitive warfare, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights.
The panel also addressed how democracies can strengthen oversight of AI systems and large online platforms, improve platform accountability, and protect electoral integrity and freedom of expression while building resilience against information threats.
EVC’s participation at Forum 2000 reflects its continued engagement with policymakers, experts, and civil society in addressing the security and democratic challenges facing Europe and its partners.
