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Dr. Bruno Surdel: West Africa is Entangled in Its Postcolonial Legacy, China is becoming the dominant player.
Dr. Bruno Surdel, CIR’s fellow, stated in an interview with Radio Wnet that China is becoming the dominant player in West African countries, and the perception of Chinese influence is highly diverse. “If we ask the people of Africa about this, we will receive completely different narratives,” he explained. “One...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President at Raisina Dialogue 2025
Ideas Pod, 19 MarchSession: Why Can’t Europe Agree on China? Across the European continent, divergent positions on China have created a patchwork of policies and incoherent politics. This fragmentation has complicated EU’s ability to develop a unified and strategic approach toward Beijing. Speakers Laimonas Talat-Kelpša, Political Director, Ministry of Foreign...
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“Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council: A Turning Point for Europe” – Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations for Poland Online.
In the first episode of Poland in the Global Context, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, to discuss Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, starting on 1 January 2025. This pivotal role offers Poland a chance to shape the EU’s...
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A New Era of Empires? – Dr Bruno Surdel on “How We Got Here” on TVP World
“We are currently witnessing a global competition for critical and strategic raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, coltan, as well as nickel, copper, and rare earth metals. From Greenland to Serbia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, this race involves China, the United States, Russia and Europe. The challenge lies...
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International Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine: What Is the West Concerned About? – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM, for Radio Svoboda
“There is a prevailing belief in Europe that the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine could lead to an escalation of the conflict, which nobody wants. However, these ‘red lines’ continue to shift, so the West might take more decisive action,” said Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for...
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“Soft-cuddly power: China’s new face of panda diplomacy” – Dr Bruno Surdel, senior analyst at CIR, on TVP World’s show How We Got Here.
“Pandas are not merely ‘cute’ animals; they embody a profound sense of majesty, while the country that sends them abroad is one of immense power. China’s panda diplomacy serves multiple purposes: enhancing China’s global image, breaking the ice in challenging negotiations, and acting as a tool of scientific diplomacy as...
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Anura Dissanayake’s Presidency in Sri Lanka: Navigating Geopolitical Crossroads
“The election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Presi-dent of Sri Lanka on 21 September, 2024, has sparked questions about the country’s future foreign policy. Given his left-wing party’s historical ties to China and cautious stance towards India, both regional powers are closely watching his next moves. This analysis explores...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World: “No one in the NATO wants war with Russia, but in the same time we are determined not only to help Ukrainians, but let them to win this war”.
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President explained for TVP World: “The official line of NATO is that the Alliance is not directly engaged in the Ukraine – Russia conflict and we don’t want escalation. No one in the NATO wants war with Russia, but in the same time we are determined not...
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Turkey’s closer ties with the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is part of Ankara’s tactical game with the West.” – Dr Bruno Surdel, CIR – CSM’s senior analyst for TVP World
Dr Bruno Surdel, senior analyst with CIR- CSM, during an interview with TVP World as part of the “How We Got Here” series, expressed the view that “Turkey is engaged in a tactical game with the West, particularly with the European Union and the United States, and part of this...
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Deng and Xi: Two faces of Chinese authoritarianism
“On August 22, Chinese media extensively covered Xi Jinping’s speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s birth. The ceremony was attended by top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and government officials, including Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai...
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Poland’s Relations with ASEAN: The Visit of Foreign Minister Sikorski to Southeast Asia
“Poland’s presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 presents new opportunities for strengthening its cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Poland’s valuable, albeit limited relations with ASEAN members, bolstred by the growing trade exchange between the parties, provides a solid foundation for further expansion of this potential....
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“The best fruits for Europe in Asia lie outside China” -another episode of the current affairs program WARSAW DEBATE, which was created in cooperation between the Centre for International Relations and TVP World. This time we talked about Asia!
This time the Warsaw Debate has taken the thesis: “The best fruits for Europe in Asia lie outside China” and the guests of hosts Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President, and Grzegorz Nawrocki have tried to defend or deny it. Those in favor were: JJ SINGH – an Indian entrepreneur, social...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World: “The visit of Antony Blinken to Poland underscores that Poland is truly one of the key countries in the new security architecture of Europe”.
Dr Bonikowska added: “Nothing of significance happens in this domain without Polish involvement. It’s also a positive indication that the partners are strictly coordinating all decisions, particularly between the Americans and the British, while jointly engaging with the Ukrainians in this critical phase of the war. I believe this sends...
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“It seems to me that this is the beginning of the end of this initiative, and that Intel won’t return to this investment in two years.” – Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, in an interview with TOK fm on the future of Intel’s frozen investment in Poland.
Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, said in an interview with TOK fm radio: “It should be emphasized that this was a risk from the very beginning, as Intel has been struggling financially for years. It’s not a matter of the last few weeks, but at...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President at Globsec Forum 2024. Panel: “Beyond the ballot. Defining a New Era of Central European Leadership”. Prague, Sept. 1, 2024.
GLOBSEC Forum 2024 Panel: Beyond the ballot: Defining a new era of Central European Leadership Prague, Sept. 1, 2024 With nearly half of the world set to vote by the end of the year, 2024 presents itself as a critical inflection point for the transatlantic community. As the United States...
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“The Fading Pax Americana” – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President at the Bled Strategic Forum 2024.
“The best way to approach the China rise is to do business and invest in contact with other huge countries of global south” – stated Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President at the Bled Strategic Forum 2024. Watch the panel
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Ambassador Krzysztof Płomiński for Polish public Radio “3”: “Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza are practically non-existent”.
Mr. Krzysztof Płomiński – Former Polish Ambassador to Iraq and Saudi Arabia and CIR’s expert in an interview for Polish public Radio “3” stated: “Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza are practically non-existent, because on one hand, there are extremely radical expectations from both Hamas and Israel. On the other...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President, at GLOBSEC 2024: “Central and Eastern Europe is beginning to see its potential – those countries that previously did not have such a significant influence now have the opportunity to speak out, propose, be active and demonstrate their power.”
Dr Bonikowska explained: “From the perspective of others, both the U.S. and China and the rest of the Global South, we are seen as part of the West, even though for some Western European countries we are still the East. However, we are part of the global West and have...
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“I believe the security sector will be a pivotal area of cooperation between Poland and India, particularly given the significant potential of our respective military industries” – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for India’s Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
In the ORF Debate Dr Bonikowska also explained: “At present, I believe we are well-suited to meet India’s military requirements, and we are fully aware that this aligns with India’s current priorities. India is eager to reduce its reliance on Russia and is looking towards Western suppliers, including those in...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR for Visegrad Insight: “Modi’s Poland Visit Ushers in Military Alliance and Democratic Solidarity”
“In celebration of the 70th anniversary of establishing bilateral diplomatic relations between India and Poland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Poland, a significant event after a long wait of 45 years since the last visit of an Indian Prime Minister. Initially planned for September, the visit was rescheduled for August...
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