{"id":5016,"date":"2026-07-08T16:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/?p=5016"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:39:30","slug":"dr-tena-prelec-participates-in-international-academic-and-policy-events-in-astana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/en\/dr-tena-prelec-participates-in-international-academic-and-policy-events-in-astana\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Tena Prelec Participates in International Academic and Policy Events in Astana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In June 2026, Dr Tena Prelec, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK), University of Rijeka, visited Astana, Kazakhstan, where she took part in a series of academic and policy events focusing on transnational finance, corruption, and international cooperation in tackling illicit financial flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the GI-ACE project, she delivered a workshop on identifying enabler networks at&nbsp;Maqsut Narikbayev University. The workshop brought together researchers and practitioners interested in developing new approaches to studying transnational corruption and the role of professional intermediaries in facilitating illicit financial activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her visit, Dr Prelec also participated in policy discussions with representatives of Kazakh authorities and the&nbsp;British Embassy Astana, focusing on opportunities for international collaboration in addressing illicit finance and strengthening financial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Prelec also presented her research at the annual conference of the&nbsp;Central Eurasian Studies Society, hosted by&nbsp;Nazarbayev University. The conference brought together more than 400 scholars from around the world. Her presentation explored transnational enabling with a particular focus on Central Asia, further strengthening the international profile of research conducted at CSMK and the University of Rijeka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This visit provided an opportunity to deepen academic collaboration, engage with policymakers, and expand CSMK&#8217;s research networks in Central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tena-Astana1-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tena-Astana1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tena-Astana1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tena-Astana1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/csmk.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tena-Astana1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In June 2026, Dr Tena Prelec, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK), University of Rijeka, visited Astana, Kazakhstan, where she took part in a series of academic and policy events focusing on transnational finance, corruption, and international cooperation in tackling illicit financial flows. 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