CIR Comment: “Sri Lanka Elections: Tamil’s voice”

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, dissolved parliament to pave the way for a snap general election on November 14, 2024, aiming to secure a fresh mandate. Dissanayake, a left-leaning politician, was elected on 21st September amidst the country’s recovery from a severe economic crisis. While the election...

On August 5th, widespread social protests in Dhaka escalated into powerful demonstrations against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has ruled Bangladesh for 15 years. Facing extreme pressure and fearing for her life, she fled the country for India. Under the leadership of an interim government headed by Professor Mohammad Yunus,...

For several decades, Saudi Arabia projected the image of a dormant giant, content with its oil wealth and creating the illusion that reforms or exploration of alternative sources of development beyond oil were unnecessary.   DOWNLOAD HERE

During India’s presidency of the G-20 in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India was offering an alternative to the status quo, shifting from GDP-centric to human-centric progress. This approach aims to remind the world of what unites us rather than what divides us. This is the core of...

2024 will mark the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Poland and India. In recent years, both countries have seen a growing importance in their respective regions, strengthening their positions on the global stage. However, in opening up to Asia, Poland has primarily focused on China, while India, for...

Since forming the European Economic Community (EEC), the US and the EU have enjoyed a stable– if not good, relationship. Both the EU and the US have seen in each other a stable economic and defense partnership with NATO and positive trade relations. Transatlantic trade alone has reached an all-time...

This year’s general elections in India ended with a surprising result. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Indian People’s Party (BJP) has retained power, the lack of a majority in parliament (Lok Sabha) makes it dependent on its coalition partners. At the same time, the opposition, including the Indian National...

As India holds its 2024 general elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims for a significant victory with their campaign slogan “This Time for 400.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity spans across diverse social groups, enhancing BJP’s appeal. Interestingly, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar’s book “Why Bharat Matters?” uses...

In an era where geopolitical dynamics are rapidly evolving, the United States’ new industry and trade policies under President Biden, often dubbed ‘Bidenomics’, present both challenges and opportunities for Europe. With massive federal investments and a focus on green re-industrialization, these policies are set to significantly impact the global trade...

    The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has shaken the European security architecture. The member countries of the European Union, along with other members of the Western coalition led by the United States, have taken coordinated actions to support the government in Kiev in its fight against the Russian...

The new Security Strategy of Japan can be interpreted as a turning point in the defense policy of the country, as it allows for a counterattack on the aggressor’s territory. However, this document was written at a particular time: there is a war ongoing between Russia and Ukraine, tensions in...

At the end of December 2022, tensions between Serbia and Kosovo were reduced, but the situation remains unresolved. The Serbs living in the northern part of Kosovo do not accept the existence of that State and are questioning decisions introducing new license plates and documents. The government in Pristina, in...

The Russia-Ukraine war fits into the broader context of the new rivalry between the superpowers in the multipolar world that has been developing for over a decade. Despite Moscow’s challenge to the West, the date of February 24 does not mark the beginning of a new “cold war” as we...

The G-20 nations produce over 80 percent of the global gross product, are responsible for 75 percent of trade and their meetings are closely watched around the world not only by politicians but also by business community. The summit that took place on November 15-16 this year in Nusa Dua,...

The Center for Europe of the University of Warsaw and its partners are pleased to invite you to the international conference entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. The event will be stationary and will take place on November 18 in the Columned Hall of the Faculty of History of the...

The meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) in Cambodia, Bali and Bangkok (to be held on November 8-13, 2022) are taking place in the shadow of the European conflict in Ukraine. In recent weeks, China has activated its diplomacy, taking advantage of the favorable situation, especially in...

Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw and Centre for International Relations invite you to a podcast “Poland as a country  of success  in the transformation  of the agricultural sector”. The podcast is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is a public task financed by...

Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw and Centre for International Relations invite you to a podcast “Polish experiences in shaping participatory budgets – an example for the Western Balkans”. The podcast is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is a public task financed by...

Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw and Centre for International Relations invite you to a podcast “Poland, the Balkans, Cental & Eastern Europe and European (Differentiated) Integration”. The podcast is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is a public task financed by the Ministry...

Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw and Centre for International Relations invite you to a podcast “Polish experiences as a post-communist state in building a civil society”. The podcast is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is a public task financed by the Ministry...