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All those interested in the topic of history and international security in the context of the anniversary of the signing of the Locarno Treaties are invited to attend the conference.

The conference offers a thorough examination of the Locarno Treaties, pivotal agreements that shaped European diplomacy and security policies after World War I and had a lasting impact throughout the 20^th century. Leading experts from around the world will provide new insights into Locarno´s influence on collective security, power dynamics, and its role in modern European thought. Attendees will explore behind-the-scenes diplomatic negotiations, rarely-seen documents, and fresh interpretations that address current security challenges.

The conference highlights how the lessons of Locarno continue to resonate as we navigate the complexities of peace, security, and stability in contemporary Europe.

The conference I taking place under the auspices of the Rector of the Charles University and the Rector of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen.

Organisers:

Max Weber Stiftung – Deutsche Geisteswissenschaftliche Institute im Ausland, Deutsches Historisches Institut Warschau, Auβenstelle Prag

Charles Univeristy

Philipps-University Marburg

University of West Bohemia

Keynote speakers at the conference include

Erik Goldstein

Boston University, United States of America

Locarno and British Grand Strategy

Peter Jackson

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Locarno Accords and the Evolution of French Strategy and Diplomacy between the Two World Wars

Gaynor Johnson

University of Kent, United Kingdom

The Treaty of Locarno: Personalities and the International System in the Interwar Period