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CIR Report: “Saudi Arabia 2024”
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
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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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CIR Analysis: “Why Bharat Matters: BJP’s vision of Indian foreign policy”
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...
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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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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World: “India has emerged as a significant global power. It is not only the world’s 5th largest economy, with a strong likelihood of becoming the third largest within the next 2-3 years, but it is also a key player in security matters in the Pacific region”
“As the most populous country, with 1.4 billion people—surpassing even China—India’s economy is thriving. It operates under a legal system based on British common law, and English serves as a unifying language for its businesses, connecting them effectively to the global market. India is, without a doubt, an incredibly vast...
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CIR Analysis: “India and Poland. Time for a strategic partnership”
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...
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WARSAW SECURITY FORUM, October 2nd, 2024. Panel Discussion: Global Perspective on Rules-Based International Order: Divided Into Camps? Moderated by Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska – President, Centre for International Relations
Date: October 2nd, 2024Time: 16:00 – 16:40Warsaw Room Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring prominent leaders and experts as they explore the challenges and divisions within the rules-based international order. The session will delve into the global perspectives on whether the world is increasingly split into competing camps....
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“Disinformation campaigns, often orchestrated by state actors, pose a significant threat, particularly when dealing with nations like Russia.” – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR for TVP World
Dr Bonikowska explained for the TVP World: “Russia’s stance as an adversary to the West has been clearly defined, especially in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia perceives the West as an enemy, and this is a deliberate position they have chosen. This situation is especially dangerous...
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CIR Analysis: „The American Electorate and the EU”
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...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for “TVP World”: “I think the question for the European Union today is really what should be the next step in this project because that’s not the project which is finalised, we are still working on reforms, on idea of how to develop, where to go, what will be our final objective”.
“And it’s very much to do with what people think about it, not only politicians, because the politicians go also basing on the opinion polls, very much into what people want. And that’s the danger also because in the same time people people started to express their views radically on...
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“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...
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23 July, 2024: “Where IMEC Meets Three Seas: How Can the Indo-Pacific be Linked to Europe?” Discussion with participation of Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM.
_________________ 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...
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