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Eugeniusz Smolar, CIR expert, at the Governing Council of the Community of Democracy meeting on December 3, 2025.
On December 3, CIR expert Eugeniusz Smolar spoke at the annual meeting of the Governing Council of the Community of Democracy. He focused not on procedures or international political structures such as the Community of Democracies, the Council of Europe, or the European Union, as they can only play a...
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Corruption Scandal in Ukraine – International Repercussions. Dr Bruno Surdel for “Trójka” – Polish Radio 3
On air at Trójka – Polish Radio 3, Dr Bruno Surdel, analyst at the Centre for International Relations, said: “The corruption scandal in Ukraine has been revealed at an exceptionally difficult moment – just as the fighting around Pokrovsk grows more intense and war fatigue across the West becomes increasingly...
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Dr Bruno Surdel for “Orissa Post”, India: “Europe between Trump and Putin”
Dr Bruno Surdel, a senior fellow at CIR, writes in the Orissa Post, India: “From New Delhi’s perspective, Europe’s contest over Russia diplomacy carries several lessons and potential leverage points. First, Europe’s determination to maintain sanctions and deterrence, sometimes despite US diplomacy, shows that soft power and economic tools matter....
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations (CSM), on Newsroom WP: “We do not know what is going on in Putin’s mind. Most likely, he lives in constant fear of coups, especially since the Prigozhin affair.”
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations (CSM), said on Newsroom WP: “We do not really know what is going on inside Putin’s mind. I believe he constantly fears potential coups, especially since the Prigozhin affair, which certainly shocked the world — but first and foremost, it...
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“Russian Economy Is Bleeding Out.” Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations (CIR-CSM), in an interview with Wirtualna Polska News
“The prolonged war is not working in Putin’s favour – most of Russia’s resources are engaged in military operations, and the Russian economy is bleeding out,” said Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations (CSM), in an interview with Wirtualna Polska News. “The war is slowly exhausting...
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Dr Bruno Surdel for “Notes from Poland”: Karol Nawrocki’s presidency could be far more assertive than President Duda’s
Dr Bruno Surdel – Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Relations – in conversation with Olivier Sorgho of Notes from Poland discussed how Karol Nawrocki’s presidency might unfold and predicted a significantly more assertive approach, including in foreign policy. Dr Surdel also commented on Poland’s role in European security: “Poland is indeed beginning to position...
Dr Bruno Surdel on TVP WORLD: Bulgaria’s 1989 “Big Excursion” – Europe’s Overlooked Ethnic Cleansing
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Dr Bruno Surdel on TVP WORLD: Bulgaria’s 1989 “Big Excursion” – Europe’s Overlooked Ethnic Cleansing
Appearing on TVP WORLD’s show How We Got Here, Dr Bruno Surdel – senior fellow of the Centre for International Relations – traced the origins and consequences of the 1989 “Big Excursion,” when Todor Zhivkov’s Communist regime compelled Bulgaria’s Turkish minority to “vacation” across the Turkish border—effectively Europe’s largest act...
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Iran’s “Symmetrical” Response to US attacks on its nuclear facilities: Dr Bruno Surdel on TVN24 BiS Warns of Wider Consequences
“Iran had to respond, but it chose a ‘symmetrical’ – that is, limited or actually weaker – retaliation,” said Dr Bruno Surdel, analyst at the Centre for International Relations, during a live interview on TVN24 Biznes i Świat. He was referring to Iran’s missile strike on US bases in Qatar,...
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Dr Bruno Surdel on TVN24 BiS: A Dangerous Game of Chaos and Revolt. Israel-Iran war may trigger refugee waves and ethnic uprisings
Dr Bruno Surdel on TVN24 BiS about Israel – Iran war During a broadcast on TVN24 Biznes i Świat, Dr Bruno Surdel, senior analyst at the Centre for International Relations, warned that the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran threatens (if USA intervenes) to spiral into a broader regional...
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“A second round’s mathematics is not as simple as it seems” – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President on Presidential election in Poland on TVP World
Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President, stressed that the recent presidential debate could be crucial to the outcome of the presidential election, as support for both candidates Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki is currently spread almost equally.Commenting on the candidates’ clash, Malgorzata Bonikowska noted that its outcome could also affect the...
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A million Ukrainian refugees are still in Poland. Now presidential candidates vow to put Poles first – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for AP news
“It is normal for tensions to emerge when large numbers of people from different cultures suddenly live and work side-by-side. And Poles often find Ukrainians pushy or entitled, and that rubs them the wrong way. But there is still very stable support for helping Ukraine. We truly believe Ukrainians are...
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Dr. Bruno Surdel: West Africa is Entangled in Its Postcolonial Legacy, China is becoming the dominant player.
Dr. Bruno Surdel, CIR’s fellow, stated in an interview with Radio Wnet that China is becoming the dominant player in West African countries, and the perception of Chinese influence is highly diverse. “If we ask the people of Africa about this, we will receive completely different narratives,” he explained. “One...
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A New Era of Empires? – Dr Bruno Surdel on “How We Got Here” on TVP World
“We are currently witnessing a global competition for critical and strategic raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, coltan, as well as nickel, copper, and rare earth metals. From Greenland to Serbia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, this race involves China, the United States, Russia and Europe. The challenge lies...
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International Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine: What Is the West Concerned About? – Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR – CSM, for Radio Svoboda
“There is a prevailing belief in Europe that the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine could lead to an escalation of the conflict, which nobody wants. However, these ‘red lines’ continue to shift, so the West might take more decisive action,” said Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for...
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“Soft-cuddly power: China’s new face of panda diplomacy” – Dr Bruno Surdel, senior analyst at CIR, on TVP World’s show How We Got Here.
“Pandas are not merely ‘cute’ animals; they embody a profound sense of majesty, while the country that sends them abroad is one of immense power. China’s panda diplomacy serves multiple purposes: enhancing China’s global image, breaking the ice in challenging negotiations, and acting as a tool of scientific diplomacy as...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World: “No one in the NATO wants war with Russia, but in the same time we are determined not only to help Ukrainians, but let them to win this war”.
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President explained for TVP World: “The official line of NATO is that the Alliance is not directly engaged in the Ukraine – Russia conflict and we don’t want escalation. No one in the NATO wants war with Russia, but in the same time we are determined not...
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Turkey’s closer ties with the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is part of Ankara’s tactical game with the West.” – Dr Bruno Surdel, CIR – CSM’s senior analyst for TVP World
Dr Bruno Surdel, senior analyst with CIR- CSM, during an interview with TVP World as part of the “How We Got Here” series, expressed the view that “Turkey is engaged in a tactical game with the West, particularly with the European Union and the United States, and part of this...
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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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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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