In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Jan Surotchak, former President and current board member of the Friends of Slovakia, about the evolution of Slovak–U.S. relations on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Drawing on his long personal and professional engagement with Slovakia—from the early post-Velvet Revolution years through his work with USAID and the International Republican Institute—Surotchak reflects on civil society building, transatlantic ties, and the changing role of the United States in Europe. The conversation offers both historical perspective and timely insights into the future of Slovak–American relations at a pivotal moment.