CIR Comment: “Keeping an eye on Asia’s dynamic development”
There is no doubt that both the fight against the coronavirus and the US elections are crucial for the future of Europe. However, we should not forget to keep an eye on events in Asia. The future of not only China but also the rest of the world is being...
CIR Comment: “President Joe Biden. Europeans love him, will he love them back?”
The incoming American president Joe Biden has promised to work with allies, reinstate the Iran nuclear deal, recommit to NATO, take on Russia, and convince Europeans to get tough on China. Europe is happy. The European Union expects to go back to strong transatlantic relations and to “business as usual”...
CIR Comment: “Polexit? Two ways of Polish conservatism”
“Exit” does not mean leaving the European Union, but a complex process that may take many years. In this sense, polexit is already a reality. Walls instead of bridges are being built between Warsaw and Brussels. At the same time, Poles remain the most pro-European nation in the community (88%...
CIR Comment: “Turnaround in the Middle East”
The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel, The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain has taken the world by surprise. But it shouldn’t. After all, economic and intelligence relations between the countries have been developing for at least a good few years. How is it possible that Israel – so far...
CIR Comment: “No place for fake news”
In these unprecedented times the role of the media – the fourth pillar of democracy – is very critical given its mandate to inform the citizens and public about what’s happening as well as help build public opinion – writes Sabine Inderjit in her comment No place for fake news....
Comment CIR “The Black Lives Matter and a New America in waiting”
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the foundations of American exceptionalism. It has also demonstrated a widespread lack of confidence in the country around the world. The Black Lives Matter movement, however, has brought the much needed hope. And Presidential election in November will show if it materializes – writes dr...
Comment CIR “The COVID-19 pandemic and the future of multilateralism”
The crisis of multilateralism was present in the world system long before the US President Donald Trump took office, and before the advent of the pandemic. It has deep structural roots, and it coincides with the changing division of power in the industrialized world. But now, paradoxicaly, we need multilateralism...
CIR Comment: “India – China Relations and Emerging Geopolitical Dimension”
The positive atmospherics built by both India and China in the form of informal summit in 2018 at Wuhan after Doklam stand-off was perceived to be a new beginning in building mutual understanding on each other’s perspective on contentious issues. India reciprocated and welcomed President Xi Jinping at the second...
CIR Comment: “Should India be wary of Hungary?”
An International Study has identified 46 populist leaders in the world. What is of interest and some anxiety is that when the whole world is locked down in battling the coronavirus, the Hungarian Prime Minister did not want to waste this crisis to enlarge his powers. Populism goes with concentration...
CIR Comment: “EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement”
A landmark free trade agreement will enter into force in early August. It concerns the European Union and Vietnam, eliminates virtually all customs duties and thus creates excellent conditions for the reconstruction of enterprises after the coronavirus crisis. The reality, however, may turn out to be much more difficult than...
CIR Comment: “Chinese incursions”
Chinese troops have moved into three-odd kilometers of the Indian territory in north of India and have built camps. Indian troops are engaged in skirmishes with Chinese troops along the India- China border. New Delhi is trying to sort this out with talks and negotiations. Some five high-level meetings have...
CIR Comment: “Pandemia. How did it start?”
Corona Virus is not a brand new virus. But COVID-19 is. Nobody heard about this until it created mayhem in the Chinese City of Wuhan. While global sympathy was there for the Chinese citizens who mercilessly suffered from this virus or died of this viral attack, the sympathy turned into...
Debate “Europe and the World 2020-2030”
The Centre for International Relations and the European Parliament Office in Poland organised the Europe and World debate between 2020 and 2030. The main challenges and scenarios for Poland and the European Union in the context of changes in the global economy. The meeting, which took place on March 10,...
CIR among TOP5 Polish think tanks in Global Go To Think Tank Index 2019
We have a pleasure to announce that the Centre for International Relations was listed among TOP5 Polish think tanks in Global Go To Think Tank Index 2019. The 2019 edition of the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report marks the 14h edition of the report, released annually by the...
CIR analysis: “Georgia. Between Russia and the West”
26 May Georgia celebrates its Independence Day. The country stands out from its neighbours thanks to its democratic credentials. Yet in recent years, the South Caucasian country of 3.7 million people has been plagued by political and economic tensions, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the parliamentary...
CIR analysis: “Gas and terror. Mozambique’s struggle for development”
Mozambique is a south-east African country with a population of 30 million, rich in natural resources and conveniently located along the western Indian Ocean. Its vast gas reserves have potential to accelerate its growth. Al-Shabab insurgency, however has delayed the prospects for development for several years now. The nation struggling...
CIR analysis: “Post-COVID multilateralism. How to save humanity from hell?”
The crisis of multilateralism was present in the system long before Donald Trump rise to power. It has deep structural roots. It coincides with the changing division of power and influence in the world – writes dr. Bartlomiej Nowak, President of the Vistula Group of Universities, CIR expert, in analysis...
Economic migrants in Poland. Facts and myths
Poland issues the largest number of work permits among the EU countries, with the population of economic immigrants estimated at 1 million. At the same time, Poles are one of the European societies most afraid of foreigners. The participants of an online debate organised on 2 July 2020 by the...