Poland as a leader of European cooperation on the North-South line: The Three Seas Initiative
Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw, Centre for International Relations and Institute of Central Europe invite you to a webinar “Poland as a leader of European cooperation on the North-South line: the Three Seas Initiative”. The webinar is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is...
Poland as a leader in shaping the European Union’s Eastern policy: the Eastern Partnership
Centre for Europe of University of Warsaw, Centre for International Relations and Institute of Central Europe invite you to a webinar “Poland as a leader in shaping the European Union’s Eastern policy: the Eastern Partnership”. The webinar is part of a project entitled “Balkan Ambitions and Polish Inspirations”. This is a...
International Conference and Workshop in Bitola (North Macedonia)
From June 30th to July 4th, a team of employees from the Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw (CEUW) and partners from the Centre for International Relations and the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies of the University of Warsaw, conducted a study and conference visit to North Macedonia...
4 TAKES on the Middle EAST: War in Ukraine: the Middle East reaction?
Centre for International Relations and ELNET-Poland, invite you to an expert debate “War in Ukraine: the Middle East reaction?“, last episode of our series “4 TAKES ON THE MIDDLE EAST”. THE DEBATE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGES from June 28, 2022, 5pm CEST. Our guests were: ➡️ Konstanty...
Trends and future of China: Japanese and European responses
How is Japan’s foreign policy and its relationship with Europe changing as a consequence of the war in Ukraine?What is China’s vision of the world and its foreign policy in the Xi Jinping era?What are prospects for a Russo-Chinese alliance? What actions have been taken by the Joe Biden administration...
Taiwan: an uncertain future between Beijing and Washington
Taiwan is a territory recognized by only 14 countries and Beijing sees it as a “renegade” province that “must be united” with mainland China. Taiwan’s existence depends on the support of the United States, for which Taiwan is “the largest aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific.” But Formosa, as the...
Civil War in Ethiopia
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. . Don’t miss our next discussion -> 14 December 2021 at 5pm CET . Our guests will be:➡ Viktor...
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...
CIR Comment: “Lebanon. The diplomatic crisis in the heart of Middle East”
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...
AUKUS: American competition with China at the expense of Europe’s security?
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...
Security of Europe: are we safe?
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...
Afghanistan: Emirate 2.0.
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...
Pakistan. Economy in the shadow of politics
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...
20 years of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
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...
CIR Comment: “Vietnam. New authorities, old system”
Easter Monday in 2021 saw a change of government in Vietnam. The swearing in of the new “three pillars” of the party system was a formality, but indicated the direction the country wants to take. Vietnam – as one of the few countries in the world – can boast of...
CIR Comment: “Syria. 10 years later”
The initial civil unrest in the wave of the Arab Spring in Syria turned into the greatest humanitarian crisis of today’s world. Although ten years have passed since the war outbreak, the passing of time has in no way improved the situation of Syrians. Almost half a million citizens died...
CIR Comment: “America after the elections. The Biden era with Trump in the background”
Donald Trump was acquitted by the US Senate of responsibility for January’s riots and the storming of the Capitol by protesters. It was hard to imagine a different outcome since the Republicans – even the anti-Trumpist ones – feared a party split. Trump – the only president in US history...
CIR Comment: “Poland and Russia. Struggle on the periphery”
Attempt to poison the Russian oppositionist and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, his treatment in Berlin, return to Moscow, arrest and subsequent protests sparked a renewed discussion in Europe about Russia. It influences the Polish debate on Eastern policy and the future of relations with our closest neighbor. Contrary to the...
Germany after Merkel
The discussion “Zoom the world”, moderated by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska and Agnieszka Ostrowska from Centre for International Relations, focused on various aspects of upcoming transformation of Germany due to Angela Merkel’s gradual stepping down from the role as the nation’s leader. The guests were David Gregosz, Head of Konrad Adenauer...
Debate and premiere of the report “Artificial intelligence in the public and private sectors in Poland and Czech Republic”
The purpose of the project is to compare Poland and the Czech Republic in terms of the usage and introduction of solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) in the private and public sectors, as well as to popularise good practices, with a special focus on solutions that serve the fight...