About

The Charles Diplomacy Society is a student organisation at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University in Prague. We bring together students, academics, and diplomatic representatives for substantive discussion on international affairs, foreign policy, and global cooperation.

Founded at one of Central Europe’s oldest universities, CDS operates at the intersection of academia and diplomacy, organising panel discussions, simulations, and events that create genuine exchange between the next generation of international affairs professionals and the diplomatic community in Prague.
We believe that meaningful dialogue requires preparation, rigour, and access to the people who shape the decisions being discussed.

Board Members

Katherine McKenzie

Katherine McKenzie

President

Course: Politics, Philosophy, Economics |  Country: United Kingdom Interests: Philosophy, reading, writing, traveling

Thaddäus Hildemann

Thaddäus Hildemann

Vice President

Course: Politics, Philosophy, Economics  |  Country: Germany Interests: Power-dynamics and illicit trade in the Amazon, indigenous rights, EU foreign policy, legal theory, constitutional and international law Thaddäus Hildemann has conducted fieldwork with indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon. This experience shaped his research interests and his approach to international affairs. At Charles Diplomacy Society, he shapes the society's work on related panels and events as well as institutional outreach.

Marco Sorokáč

Marco Sorokáč

Vice President

Course: Area Studies Country: Slovakia Interests: Literature

Rastislav Solčány

Rastislav Solčány

Vice President

Course: Area Studies Country: Slovakia Interests: Geopolitics, history, traveling, social life, languages, fine arts, classical music

FAQ

What does the society do?

The Charles Diplomacy Society organises panel discussions and diplomatic events at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University. Each academic year we host a series of moderated discussions bringing together ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives with students and faculty for open, substantive exchange on current international affairs.

How can I get involved?

Register your interest via the membership form on this website or attend one of our events and speak to a member of the team directly. We welcome students interested in event organisation, research, diplomatic correspondence, and content creation.

Who can join the society?

CDS is open to all students of Charles University. No prior experience in diplomacy or international relations is required, only genuine interest in global affairs and a willingness to contribute.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​