“Polska undoubtedly plays an important role, especially when it comes to providing practical support to Ukraine, the entire logistical operation taking place in Poland. Its scale is enormous, unprecedented in Europe for decades,” said Janusz Reiter in an interview for DW portal [16.07.2023]

“As far as shaping policy and influencing key political decisions, which primarily occur in America, unfortunately, our capabilities are limited. They are significantly smaller. This is not only due to objective factors like Gross Domestic Product. The reason lies in the lack of capacity of Polish politics to forge alliances,...

If the USA maintains a certain distance on the matter, it practically marks the end of the discussion. While America’s support alone may not be sufficient, it is difficult to push through anything significant without it. Sometimes, the Americans have to persuade their European allies to adopt their position. Concerning...

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...

“It is a very important moment to build an understanding for the future because Ukraine had guarantees which were not kept. The Budapest Agreement was signed in 1994 by Russia, the UK, and the US to guarantee the territory and integrity of Ukraine if Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons....

“The European Commission fulfills its treaty obligations, examining what is happening in all member states on behalf of all member states, thus effectively maintaining a certain order within the Union. In practice, its task is to uphold order and supervise the adherence to the values that constitute the foundations of...

“In the face of the ongoing war in Ukraine, there are numerous agreements among NATO member states, so this is not the best moment for changes. Jens Stoltenberg has proven his ability to mediate and find common ground, which is now extremely important,” Dr. Bonikowska stated. At the same time,...

On Radio Jedynka of Polish Radio, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska discussed the riots in France that have been taking place after a teenager was shot by a police officer. It turns out that the problem lies in the bleak prospects for the future and the lack of a sense of purpose...

“We have a negotiated migration pact within the European Union, where there is clearly a need to finally put the dot on the ‘i’ regarding a common migration policy. In my opinion, Poland strongly opposes this primarily due to the electoral campaign, as it has been an effective element of...

“The whole intention of this pact is not to leave any of the countries directly affected suddenly overwhelmed by migration. It could be Poland, it could be Italy, it could be Malta, it could be Greece. Every EU country, including those in the north, far from these migration routes, should...

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 consequences of what happened in Russia are of immense importance. In simplified terms, there are two theories. One suggests that it was orchestrated by Vladimir Putin, who, in a way, controlled the situation and had nothing to lose. To make progress, he wanted to shift Prigozhin and the Wagner...

Western European countries have experience in the African market due to their colonial past, while Poland is still learning. Europe, including Poland, has a chance to shine in the African market, given its young population with increasing demand for consumer goods. Dr. Bonikowska believes that to enhance Poland’s trade exchange...

India is perceived by the West and the United States as a growing power. However, to achieve this, India must distance itself from its longstanding friendship with Russia and position itself as a counter to China. During the broadcast, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska emphasized the importance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

“This is a new situation that Putin defines as a rebellion. It is a test of Russia’s internal security capabilities. Just like the war in Ukraine was a test of the Russian army’s capabilities, which failed miserably. To the extent that they have not been able to win that war...

What the Western coalition is trying to do is to maximize attention and concentrate efforts to prevent the Ukrainians from losing this offensive. It’s not an offensive that will end in one or two days. It may last for several months. Strategic patience and endurance are needed, in which all...

“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 program ‘Political Interview,’ Eugeniusz Smolar talked about China’s relations with other countries, especially with the United States and the European Union. The discussion addressed whether the trip of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China could contribute to improving relations between the USA and China and reduce...

Centre for International Relations invites you to another conversation in Diplomatic Coffee series, organized by the CIR-CSM jointly with the National Geographic Traveler Polska, THINKTANK and Weco-Travel. Once a month, together with invited guests, former ambassadors, we introduce you to a different region of the world. This time we will...

“It is best for politicians not to comment on the actions of the courts and to respect their judgments, especially since the third branch of government, the judiciary, exists to adjudicate independently. Ideally, politicians should not interfere with the work of judicial authorities,” said Dr. Bonikowska in a comment on...

Centre for International Relations invites you to another conversation in Diplomatic Coffee series, organized by the CIR-CSM jointly with the National Geographic Traveler Polska, THINKTANK and Weco-Travel. ? Our guest is Andrzej Dycha, Polish Ambassador to Nigeria from 2015 to 2017. The conversation was conducted by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President...