MIDDLE EAST ONE YEAR AFTER ABRAHAM ACCORDS

Centre for International Relations and ELNET-Poland, invite you to an expert debate  “Middle East one year after Abraham accords”, next episode of our series “4 TAKES ON THE MIDDLE EAST”. Our guests were: ➡️ Patrycja Sasnal, PhD Head of research at the Polish Institute of International Affairs, political scientist, Arabist...

On October 29th, Saudi Arabia adopted a series of punitive measures against Lebanon. The kingdom was followed by Bahrain, its very close ally, then by Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. There is fear that Lebanon, in the midst of economic collapse, will be transformed into a ground of confrontation...

New media and instant messaging apps have taken over our professional, social and even political life. We are permanently connected, and when we are offline for a while, we feel uncomfortable. When recently Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram (owned by the same company) crashed for hours, the entire world froze. Modern...

Social media is distorting democratic institutions. Earlier, the ‘ruled’ needed safety and security, and now, the ‘rulers’ need safety and security. So, the power objectives and structures are inverted for grabbing power and aided by the internet and social media tools, and it is far easier but dangerous in the...

Dr. Bonikowska confirmed that US feels concerned about growing Chinese military potential, also in view of the tense situation surrounding Taiwan. US creates new alliances to fight with threats posed by China – such AUKUS between US, UK and Australia. Dr. Bonikowska also said that ASEAN member states have strategic...

On September 15, 2021, United States, Australia and the United Kingdom announced the creation of a new partnership to work for security and deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region. The so-called “AUKUS” is also intended to strengthen a peaceful and rules-based international order. The pact’s flagship project is the construction...

Centre for International Relations, THINKTANK, Heart on Fire, National Geographic Traveler Poland and Weco-Travel invite you to an online meeting “Diplomatic coffee” – series for students, business and general public.X Our guest is: H.E. Malik Muhammad Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Poland. XX The meeting is moderated by Dr. Małgorzata...

Centre for International Relations and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Polen invite you to the next meeting of our series – ZOOM THE WORLD, conversations with exceptional guests on our Facebook page. XX Our guests were: Frederick Benjamin “Ben” Hodges – Commander, United States Army Europe (from 2014 to 2017). Served in...

On August 31, 2021, the last US troops left the Kabul airport, bringing a close to the longest war in US history. For the Taliban – whom the Americans had removed from power 20 years ago – this was an occasion to celebrate the victory over the US and the...

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (HKETO Berlin) is pleased to invite you to a webinar highlighting the unique business opportunities for German and other European startups in Hong Kong.  We are organising this webinar as a satellite event of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2021. Mr Edward YAU...

Nuclear arsenal and strategic location make Pakistan a key country in the security architecture of the region as well as an arena of competition between the United States and China. Economic situation hinges much on political events and international problems such as the prolonged conflict with India about Kashmir. Of...

Centre for International Relations and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Polen invite you to a series of talks – ZOOM THE WORLD. Once a week we talk to special guests: diplomats, entrepreneurs, experts on the situation in Poland and in the world.            

On May 27, 2021, the European Union and Japan held a virtual summit at which they pledged to enhance cooperation within the framework of their Strategic Partnership. It is particularly important due to growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, including the East and South China Seas, and in the Taiwan Strait....

Dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens’ rights, justice. These are the most important personal rights that belong to everyone in the European Union. They are brought together in one legally binding document: the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It was declared in 2000 and came into force in December 2009 along...

ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is getting an increasingly important partner of the European Union, both due its dynamically growing economy and the size of the market (approx. 660 million people). Closer cooperation with the organization’s 10 member countries may also help Europe expand its political influence in...

Dr. Bonikowska commented on US President Joe Biden’s visit to Europe, the upcoming G7 summit, his meeting with UK and Russian leaders and the significance of this being his first big trip abroad. Joe Biden wants the European partnership to be much stronger, of course in context of China and...

On May 8, a virtual summit between the European Union and India took place in Portugal. It brought a long-awaited breakthrough in economic relations: the unfreezing of negotiations on a trade deal and a decision to start talks on an investment treaty. These agreements – if successful – will cover...

In 2021, #Europe celebrates 20th anniversary of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. We recommend a webinar organised by the European Commission Representation in Poland and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights which will focus on the role of the Charter in the EU legal system and for the European...