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Trump’s New-Old Ceasefire Plan: Will it work this time? – Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for TVP World
“The Russians are very well prepared for these negotiations, they have a very stable team, not only Putin, but his men responsible for foreign affairs, especially Minister Lavrov, have been in power for two decades, while the team on the American side is comparatively unexperienced. The Russians want to use...
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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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Military Supplies and Equipment will not be Transfered to Ukraine – Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for TVP World
“It’s a very difficult situation we are in, unexpected. Europe was preparing for second term of Trump, but we did not expect this at all. This is a shock and we need to react very fast. On the other side the European leaders and European public opinion expects the work...
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Another episode of Warsaw Debate! Is NATO dead?
This time the Warsaw Debate has taken the thesis: “NATO is dead” 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: Ambassador Janusz Reiter – former Polish Ambassador to Germany and the U.S., international relations expert and Mateusz...
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Another episode of Warsaw Debate! Will the war in Ukraine end in 2025?
This time the Warsaw Debate has taken the thesis: “The war in Ukraine will end in 2025” 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: dr Paweł Wojciechowski – Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic...
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“Europe has to act as one. Single countries are not gonna make it.”- dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for TVP World
“Donald Trump says things he really believes, and this is very worrying because he repeats a big part of Putin’s propaganda, which is quite popular in some circles in republicans’ party. It means that Russian were able to reach out to the American establishment pretty well, while us, the Europeans...
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Another episode of Warsaw Debate! Will Trump make America great again?
This time the Warsaw Debate has taken the thesis: “Trump will make America great again” 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: dr Milo Jones – Senior Advisor for Geopolitics & Technology, Arcano Partners (Madrid) and dr Clifford...
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“Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council: A Turning Point for Europe” – Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations for Poland Online.
In the first episode of Poland in the Global Context, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, to discuss Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, starting on 1 January 2025. This pivotal role offers Poland a chance to shape the EU’s...
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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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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President, in TVP World about the need to focus on the northern border
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President, in an interview on TVP World highlights the urgent need to focus on the northern border, specifically the Baltic Sea, as a crucial area for security. While much attention has been focused on the eastern border, the Baltic Sea has gained strategic importance, especially with...
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World about COP29 in Azerbaijan
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, in an interview with TVP World, remarked: “During COP29, several challenges emerged. The foremost issue was the choice of venue. Not all leaders welcomed the decision to hold the conference in Azerbaijan, a nation that is among the largest producers of fossil fuels, including oil and gas....
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Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, CIR’s President for TVP World: “Ukraine may become a buffer zone between Russia and the West”
Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska in an interview with TVP World said: “President Trump made a promise to end the war in Ukraine. He will likely focus on negotiating with the Russians to establish the conditions necessary for bringing the conflict to a close.” Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiPYDHBImx0
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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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“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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“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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