Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security COST Action
MUP hosted the Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security (GLITSS) COST Action Final Book Workshop from 18–20 May 2026 at Metropolitan University Prague.The workshop brought together members of the GLITSS COST Action, researchers, and experts from different fields to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange research insights, and further develop contributions for the three final GLITSS edited book publications. The event provided an important platform for strengthening international academic collaboration and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on contemporary global challenges.
Throughout the workshop, participants presented ongoing research, received valuable feedback, and explored opportunities for future cooperation within the GLITSS network.
Per participants' feedback, the collaborative and productive atmosphere contributed significantly to the success of the event and the advancement of the COST Action’s objectives. For more information about the GLITSS COST Action, see https://glitss.eu
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