“We have already witnessed one term of Donald Trump and this can be built on. At this point it is necessary to establish contacts on both sides: in the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.” – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM in her interview for “Fakt” daily.

“Trump’s inner circle and, above all, direct contacts with influential figures within the Republican Party are very important. Establishing direct connections with Donald Trump himself is also crucial. Understanding his thought process is essential, and the presence or absence of our contacts can significantly impact our ties after the presidential...

At the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, youth emerged as pivotal players in global climate negotiations, marking a significant shift in their influence and participation. Despite the skepticism towards the host country and outcomes, the event underscored the growing importance of youth voices. Initiatives like the ‘Youth Circles’...

_________________ 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...

The fact sheet on Indian Elections 2024 was prepared by our intern, Akshaya Venkateswaran, for whom it was the first voting in her life!

In the “Dzien na Świecie” show on polsatnews.pl, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM, talked to Grzegorz Dobiecki. According to Dr. Bonikowska, politics in Europe is still national and member states prefer weak players in Brussels.In the new composition of the European Parliament, the European People’s Party remains...

“Macron is right: the EU should become an independent and self-reliant defense community in the face of the potential paralysis of NATO in the case of a veto of even one country. But it all comes down to the question: who will decide and be accountable to whom for the...

“Good preparation for a conflict with Russia requires the West to “mentally switch,” because Western Europe and the entire European Union do not act as if they were at war. Russia has been declaring information and cyber war on us since at least 2014 (…). Such an attack is more...

18th General Elections in India are scheduled from April 19, 2024, to June 1, 2024. They are aimed at electing 543 members for the Lower House of the Indian Parliament House of the People (Lok Sabha). The fact sheet on Indian Elections 2024 was prepared by our intern, Akshaya Venkateswaran,...

“…The imperative issue is stepping up military and financial aid to Ukraine. With Russia’s threat, Warsaw will support realistic projects to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities, especially with the prospect of Donald Trump’s possible return to power in the United States.” –  Eugeniusz Smolar – expert and member of the Council of...

“Most EU member states – apart from Hungary – benefit from these measures; they are emergency measures. It would be a pity if we did not use these funds or only partially used them. We already have one advance payment, and now the second advance payment has appeared – the...

    Some progress has been made since the Paris Agreement in 2015. But it is not enough. We must switch to zero-emission energy, we must increase investments in renewable energy, and phase out fossil fuels – added Dr. Bruno Surdel, senior analyst at the Centre for International Relations, in...

    “Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska tells ‘Fakt’ straightforwardly that the discussion is still ongoing and its outcome is by no means a foregone conclusion. Everything will depend on the readiness of the states, politicians and societies of Europe.” “The vote in the EP means only that there is a discussion...

  “President Erdogan’s  rhetoric on Israel and Palestine resonates strongly with conservative and nationalist elements within Turkey. By positioning himself as a champion of the Palestinian cause and a critic of Israel, Erdogan reinforces his support base, consolidating his political power. Additionally, this approach aligns with his broader agenda of...

“Poland’s new incoming government will seek to mend fences with Germany, but despite Berlin’s turn away from the flawed Russia policy, both countries will need to bridge several fundamental differences over security and the future of Europe.” – writes  for “Visegrad Insight ” Eugeniusz Smolar – expert and member of...

  “The question that needs to be asked today is how to act quickly and efficiently in the situation of challenges posed by countries such as Russia, China and the US. When there are 27 countries in the EU, it is very difficult to decide something unanimously, ” – Dr....

“The statement that it will be possible to unblock the NRP funds overnight was a rhetorical figure. One visit won’t get it done, but it can certainly prepare the ground for the release of funds when a new government is formed in Poland. The first problem is the formation of...

Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, on English-language TVP World about Russia’s President Putin’s visit to China, where he takes part in the Belt and Road Forum and meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is Putin’s first visit to the country after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw (Centrum Europejskie UW) and Centre for International Relations invite you to a webinar “Polish (and Balkan) ways to fight propaganda and disinformation: best practices”. The webinar is part of a project entitled “Polish Experience in Combating Disinformation – Inspirations for the Western Balkans”....

Institute of Central Europe Policy Papers 8/2023 Japan and Central Europe: Geopolitics, Security, and Economy Editors: Tomasz Stępniewski, Adrianna Śniadowska ISBN: 978-83-67678-17-9 Number of pages: 59 Format: 135×200 Publishing: Lublin 2023 Description: Europe is increasingly coming into focus for Japan in the realms of geopolitics, security, and economics, with Tokyo’s...

  Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations (CSM), was a guest on the show “Dzień na świecie”  – ‘A Day in the World’ on Polsat News, hosted by editor Jan Mikruta. The discussion concerned the difficulties related to the conclusion of the migration pact in Brussels...