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23 July, 2024: “Where IMEC Meets Three Seas: How Can the Indo-Pacific be Linked to Europe?” Discussion with participation of Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM.
_________________ 23 July 2024 (Tuesday)14:30-16:30 CET (Warsaw)The Polish Institute of International Affairs1a Warecka Street, WarsawConference room, 1st floor_________________ At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, several countries and international organisations, including the United States, EU, and India, announced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) to connect India with Europe by a...
![Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM for Radio TOK FM: “Today, the partisanization of everything related to the state and the public sphere is very disturbing because we do not really know what condition our country is in.” [20/09/2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tok-fm.png)
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Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM for Radio TOK FM: “Today, the partisanization of everything related to the state and the public sphere is very disturbing because we do not really know what condition our country is in.” [20/09/2023]
“We are facing the threat that in some foreseeable future everything will collapse. We will pay for it, but above all, the next generations will,” said Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM, on Radio TOK FM in a conversation with Tomasz Setta.
![Smolar: “Germany, since the turning point, is undergoing a challenging period of adjusting to a new reality. In this process, every government in Warsaw should be a constructive partner to Germany…” [17.08.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dialog143u-06d63945.jpg)
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Smolar: “Germany, since the turning point, is undergoing a challenging period of adjusting to a new reality. In this process, every government in Warsaw should be a constructive partner to Germany…” [17.08.2023]
Together, we should focus on laying the foundations for a policy that serves the entire European Union – writes Eugeniusz Smolar, an expert and a member of the CSM Foundation Council, in the article “Trust Deficit: Polish-German Relations and the War in #Ukraine” in the Polish-German magazine Dialog.
![“Poland and the entire region have certainly become the center of attention as support for Ukraine has become part of the American, NATO, and EU strategy to counter Russia,” writes Eugeniusz Smolar in an article for the “American Purpose” portal [12.07.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/American-Purpose.png)
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“Poland and the entire region have certainly become the center of attention as support for Ukraine has become part of the American, NATO, and EU strategy to counter Russia,” writes Eugeniusz Smolar in an article for the “American Purpose” portal [12.07.2023]
The attention is also heightened due to the global competition with China. However, the increase in concern, attention, and deepening of military cooperation does not translate into “shifting [Poland] more towards the center of gravity in Europe.” The reason behind this is the lack of trust between Poland and its...
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CIR is the main partner of the project “Polish Experience in Combating Disinformation – Inspirations for the Western Balkans”
We are pleased to announce that the European Centre (project leader) and the Centre for International Relations (partner), together with their foreign partners, have been awarded a prestigious MFA grant as part of the MFA’s ‘Public Diplomacy 2023’ competition (in the amount of PLN 150,000). The project entitled. “Polish Experience...
![“The war is ongoing, which hinders the full-scale reconstruction of Ukraine. However, before that moment arrives, our key strategic partners in the West, particularly the G7, are eager to mobilize resources and establish a more extensive financial assistance mechanism for reconstruction,” stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, during an interview on TVP World [22.06.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TVP-22.06.2023-1024x577.png)
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“The war is ongoing, which hinders the full-scale reconstruction of Ukraine. However, before that moment arrives, our key strategic partners in the West, particularly the G7, are eager to mobilize resources and establish a more extensive financial assistance mechanism for reconstruction,” stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, during an interview on TVP World [22.06.2023]
“Currently, we are in a phase where reconstruction efforts are underway, focusing on essential elements such as roads and buildings in the destroyed territories. However, in the future, there must be a massive involvement, akin to a second Marshall Plan, to rebuild cities, roads, airports, and critical infrastructure throughout Ukraine,...
![“In the Lisbon Treaty, we have provisions on mutual solidarity that are as strong as NATO’s Article Five,” says Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, in an interview for Stosunki Międzynarodowe AMW [20.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/B.-Nowak.jpg)
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“In the Lisbon Treaty, we have provisions on mutual solidarity that are as strong as NATO’s Article Five,” says Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, in an interview for Stosunki Międzynarodowe AMW [20.05.2023]
During the conversation, Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak talked about the integration of Europe, the politics, and the potential enlargement of the European Union with new members. He also addressed the question of whether Europe would become a post-imperial empire due to the war in Ukraine.
![“Turkey is meant to act as the quarterback, not on a global scale, but regionally”, stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, on Polish Radio 24 [16.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PR-Bonikowska.png)
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“Turkey is meant to act as the quarterback, not on a global scale, but regionally”, stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, on Polish Radio 24 [16.05.2023]
During the conversation on Polish Radio 24, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska and Antoni Opaliński discussed the Turkish elections, emphasizing their regional significance and the future of cooperation with the European Union. They also delved into the topic of a Chinese envoy’s visit to Europe and China’s role in resolving the conflict...
![“A large part of the Turkish people are tired of Erdogan’s authoritarian style,” – Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, said in an interview with the “Ad Persnam” channel [14.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg)
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“A large part of the Turkish people are tired of Erdogan’s authoritarian style,” – Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, said in an interview with the “Ad Persnam” channel [14.05.2023]
During the live interview, Dr. Bonikowska discussed the outcomes of the initial round of elections in Turkey. She provided insights into how Turks perceive Erdogan and the political ideologies he embodies. The topic of Turkey’s NATO membership and its aspiration to join the European Union was also addressed. Furthermore, inquiries...
![“Germany faces the challenge of lacking sufficient reliable partners to engage in effective political collaborations,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to both the United States and Germany, during a discussion at Wszechnica FWW [14.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Niemcy-reiter.png)
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“Germany faces the challenge of lacking sufficient reliable partners to engage in effective political collaborations,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to both the United States and Germany, during a discussion at Wszechnica FWW [14.05.2023]
During the program hosted by Jerzy Marek Nowakowski, the guests engaged in discussions regarding various topics, including Germany’s attitude towards weakening Poland, the state of German-American relations, the Polish perception of distrust towards Germans, Poland’s role in Ukraine’s potential membership in the European Union, Germany’s historical and present strategies towards...
![“Merkel had considerable sympathy and understanding towards Poland, but there was one matter in which she refused to compromise with any nation, even a friendly one,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to the United States and Germany, in his article published in Rzeczpospolita [18.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Merkel-RP.png)
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“Merkel had considerable sympathy and understanding towards Poland, but there was one matter in which she refused to compromise with any nation, even a friendly one,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to the United States and Germany, in his article published in Rzeczpospolita [18.04.2023]
Janusz Reiter, an expert on international relations and former Polish ambassador to the US and Germany, voices his opinion in an article published in Rzeczpospolita regarding the reasons behind German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarding Angela Merkel with a prestigious decoration. According to Reiter, Merkel believed that maintaining Germany’s economic strength...
![“If the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014 had been introduced after the annexation of Crimea, there would have been no war in Ukraine now,” says Dr Bartłomiej Nowak, an expert from CIR, in an online channel FMC27NEWS [12.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sankcje-jako-bron.-Bartlomiej-Nowak-Pawel-Wojciechowski-1024x576.jpg)
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“If the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014 had been introduced after the annexation of Crimea, there would have been no war in Ukraine now,” says Dr Bartłomiej Nowak, an expert from CIR, in an online channel FMC27NEWS [12.04.2023]
In a special online broadcast devoted to the role of sanctions in international politics, Dr. Nowak explained that the current geopolitical situation shows the dual nature of globalization. Prior to the 2008 crisis, interdependence and globalization were seen as positive phenomena that benefited everyone in the world. However, crises, pandemics,...
![“If we manage to complete the work of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation, it will significantly affect the situation in this part of Europe,” said Janusz Reiter in a commentary for Onet [07.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Janusz-Reiter-Ukraina-chce-sie-stac-czescia-Zachodu-w-sposob-trwaly-1024x576.jpg)
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“If we manage to complete the work of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation, it will significantly affect the situation in this part of Europe,” said Janusz Reiter in a commentary for Onet [07.04.2023]
During an appearance on the “Onet Rano” program, Janusz Reiter, a former Polish ambassador to the USA and Germany and an expert on the Center for International Relations, argued that reconciliation between Poland and Ukraine must occur not only at the political but also at the social level. Reiter noted...
![“President Zelensky’s visit, apart from the extremely important symbolic and social dimension, also has a practical dimension” – Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, on TVN24 [04.06.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/339659839_1213971345901751_4548757618095787073_n-1024x527.jpg)
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“President Zelensky’s visit, apart from the extremely important symbolic and social dimension, also has a practical dimension” – Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, on TVN24 [04.06.2023]
In a commentary on the TVN24 channel, Dr. Nowak emphasized that it would be extremely important for both the Polish and Ukrainian presidents to announce the schedule of work on a bilateral treaty between Poland and Ukraine and to indicate what such a treaty may contain. “In the near future,...
![Dalia Bankauskaite, a CIR expert, writes in her article “Lithuania’s Total Defense Review” for the National Defense University that in the age of social media and rapidly spreading information, society is vulnerable to negative influences [10.03.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Litwa.png)
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Dalia Bankauskaite, a CIR expert, writes in her article “Lithuania’s Total Defense Review” for the National Defense University that in the age of social media and rapidly spreading information, society is vulnerable to negative influences [10.03.2023]
After its aggression in Ukraine in 2014, when Russia launched major information operations across Europe, Vilnius was better equipped than other European countries to resist damaging information attacks. Lithuania had the expertise and skills to protect its information environment by identifying, tracking, and neutralizing harmful topics and themes, uncovering false...
![“The American consensus on helping Ukraine is not given once and for all,” said Dr Bartłomiej Nowak on TOK FM radio [10.03.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/276.png)
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“The American consensus on helping Ukraine is not given once and for all,” said Dr Bartłomiej Nowak on TOK FM radio [10.03.2023]
Dr Bartłomiej Nowak noted that there appears to be a clear undermining of American policy towards Ukraine by members of the Republican party. As a result, there is an opportunity for lobbying by Europeans, diplomacy, and direct relations between leaders to play a key role. Regarding the meeting between Ursula...
![“Croatia is a small economy, so it is simply a strategic choice. But it is also based on tourism, so Croatians exchange kuna for euro anyway. They should be appreciated for the fact that, despite the changes in cabinets, Croatia was able to meet all the conditions” – Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak on Croatia’s accession to the eurozone [10.01.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Bartlomiej-Nowak-Crowd-Media-zdjecie-1024x586-1.jpg)
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“Croatia is a small economy, so it is simply a strategic choice. But it is also based on tourism, so Croatians exchange kuna for euro anyway. They should be appreciated for the fact that, despite the changes in cabinets, Croatia was able to meet all the conditions” – Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak on Croatia’s accession to the eurozone [10.01.2023]
Any economic forecasts are too risky at the moment. But let me give you an interesting example. In the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, which joined the euro in a very turbulent economic period, the very impact of anticipation of accession, i.e. before their accession, was positive. Both in...
![Ukraine and the recent visit of President Zelensky to Washington also contributed to this, which is perceived by Americans as part of their world. This is an asset that possesses real meaning, said Janusz Reiter, an expert at the CIR, on TVN24 [22.12.2022]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JR-wizyta-Zeelenskiego-1024x529.png)
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Ukraine and the recent visit of President Zelensky to Washington also contributed to this, which is perceived by Americans as part of their world. This is an asset that possesses real meaning, said Janusz Reiter, an expert at the CIR, on TVN24 [22.12.2022]
This visit took place at an extremely important, difficult, critical moment, when you can see that Russia is using its double advantage. Numerical superiority – material and human. Ukraine must respond to this. And in order to answer, he needs strong support from the West, especially from America. Ukraine received...
![“The Hungarian government is well aware that as a member of the EU, Hungary has had the full right to participate in all EU decisions so far, which is why it is now taking advantage of this and is blocking” – said Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of the CIR, on Radio Polska 24 [10.12.2022]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bonikowska-PR-24.png)
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“The Hungarian government is well aware that as a member of the EU, Hungary has had the full right to participate in all EU decisions so far, which is why it is now taking advantage of this and is blocking” – said Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of the CIR, on Radio Polska 24 [10.12.2022]
It so happens that in foreign policy, when we decide, for example, on sanctions against Russia, unanimity is necessary. Thus, even a small Hungary, or even a smaller Malta, can block the work of the other members, Dr. Bonikowska commented on Hungary’s actions. Hungary now takes advantage of this and...
![“What I am most sorry for is that the president ignored the voice of scientists. In this case, 172 scientists from Polish universities, including the Jagiellonian University, with which the president is particularly connected, appealed that the president should not sign this act, as it is contrary to human rights standards and is incorrect in terms of legislative quality” – said Adam Bodnar on TVN24 [08.12.2022]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AB-o-Dudzie-1024x575.jpg)
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“What I am most sorry for is that the president ignored the voice of scientists. In this case, 172 scientists from Polish universities, including the Jagiellonian University, with which the president is particularly connected, appealed that the president should not sign this act, as it is contrary to human rights standards and is incorrect in terms of legislative quality” – said Adam Bodnar on TVN24 [08.12.2022]
On the occasion of President Andrzej Duda signing the amendment to the Penal Code on Friday, December 2, Adam Bodnar comments that the President had ignored the voices of scientists who have criticized the proposed regulations to be incompatible with human rights standards as well as inadequate in terms of...
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