![“The crisis is allowing China’s relations with Russia, the US, Europe, and the so-called Global South to be reformulated,” says Eugeniusz Smolar in an interview with Interia News [23.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/E.Smolar-wywiad.png)
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“The crisis is allowing China’s relations with Russia, the US, Europe, and the so-called Global South to be reformulated,” says Eugeniusz Smolar in an interview with Interia News [23.05.2023]
According to Smolar, China is seen as an unreliable partner by Ukraine, the US, and the West. He believes that Beijing-induced pressure will not end the conflict in Ukraine, as the war holds existential significance for Putin and the Russian power elite. The crisis in Ukraine provides an opportunity for...
![“Leaders with authoritarian inclinations hardly listen to anyone,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of the CIR, in an interview with Michal Ruszczyk [21.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rozmowa-z-MB-1024x575.png)
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“Leaders with authoritarian inclinations hardly listen to anyone,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of the CIR, in an interview with Michal Ruszczyk [21.05.2023]
During an interview with Michal Ruszczyk, Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska commented on the presidential elections in Turkey. She compared the voting behavior of Hungary, Turkey, and Poland, noting that the Kurdish vote will not make much difference in the election results. Dr. Bonikowska believes that Erdogan has authoritarian tendencies, leading him...
![“In the Lisbon Treaty, we have provisions on mutual solidarity that are as strong as NATO’s Article Five,” says Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, in an interview for Stosunki Międzynarodowe AMW [20.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/B.-Nowak.jpg)
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“In the Lisbon Treaty, we have provisions on mutual solidarity that are as strong as NATO’s Article Five,” says Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak, a CIR expert, in an interview for Stosunki Międzynarodowe AMW [20.05.2023]
During the conversation, Dr. Bartłomiej Nowak talked about the integration of Europe, the politics, and the potential enlargement of the European Union with new members. He also addressed the question of whether Europe would become a post-imperial empire due to the war in Ukraine.
![“A new international order will emerge as a consequence of decisions concerning the war in Ukraine,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of the CIR, in an interview with Krzysztof Grzybowski for Polish Radio 24 [20.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PR-Lad-Miedz..png)
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“A new international order will emerge as a consequence of decisions concerning the war in Ukraine,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of the CIR, in an interview with Krzysztof Grzybowski for Polish Radio 24 [20.05.2023]
During the conversation, Dr. Bonikowska spoke about the importance and involvement of India and China in the war in Ukraine. India aims to gain global importance and surpass China as a strategic political and economic partner. The expert believes that China’s gamesmanship in resolving the conflict in Ukraine is just...
![“The European Union does not have a common approach to China, and China continues to play upon bilateral relations between individual Western countries,” states Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, for the New Confederation [19.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NK.jpg)
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“The European Union does not have a common approach to China, and China continues to play upon bilateral relations between individual Western countries,” states Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, for the New Confederation [19.05.2023]
The debate covered topics such as the second round of elections in Turkey, China’s role as a mediator in the conflict in Ukraine, and the reconstruction of the Ukrainian economy. A significant part of the debate focused on the difficulties and prospects of expanding the European Union to include Ukraine...
![“What concerns NATO allies are various command-level instabilities,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, in an interview with Express Biedrzycka [18.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Leszek-MILLER-dr-Malgorzata-BONIKOWSKA-Express-Biedrzyckiej-NA-ZYWO-K.-BERKOWICZ-Sedno-Sprawy-1024x576.jpg)
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“What concerns NATO allies are various command-level instabilities,” stated Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, in an interview with Express Biedrzycka [18.05.2023]
Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska addressed inquiries regarding NATO’s reaction to the discovery of a Russian missile on Polish territory. She discussed the hindrances posed by personal animosities, election campaigns, and their impact on effective operations, communication at command levels, and collaboration with NATO. Bonikowska mentioned President Andrzej Duda’s discussion with NATO...
![“The European economy has not yet transitioned into war mode, which could be economically intriguing,” says Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, the President of CIR, during an interview for TOK FM [18.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/276.png)
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“The European economy has not yet transitioned into war mode, which could be economically intriguing,” says Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, the President of CIR, during an interview for TOK FM [18.05.2023]
During a TOKFM discussion, experts delved into the significance of political programs, family-friendly policies, and the transition of the European economy into a war footing within the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Find out more
![“For Canada and the U.S., as well as the West, strengthening ties with East Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan is now very important for both sides,” said Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CSM, for TVP World [17.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TVP-world-MB-1024x584.png)
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“For Canada and the U.S., as well as the West, strengthening ties with East Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan is now very important for both sides,” said Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of CSM, for TVP World [17.05.2023]
The Council of Europe summit discussed the future shape and values of the organization. The importance of Canada, the United States, and Europe strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea was emphasized. South Korea’s situation is comparable to that of Europe. In both cases, regimes that seek to change the...
![“The primary point of reference for Poland’s security policy has been, is, and will be Washington, not Berlin or Paris,” states Eygeniusz Smolar, CSM expert, during a debate for Kultura Liberalna [16.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KL-ES-1024x684.png)
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“The primary point of reference for Poland’s security policy has been, is, and will be Washington, not Berlin or Paris,” states Eygeniusz Smolar, CSM expert, during a debate for Kultura Liberalna [16.05.2023]
During the debate, the moderator, Jaroslaw Kuisz, addressed various topics related to Poland’s internal and external politics, such as the shift in the political narrative following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as the geopolitical threats faced by Poland. The discussion also delved into the changes in the Polish army...
![“Turkey is meant to act as the quarterback, not on a global scale, but regionally”, stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, on Polish Radio 24 [16.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PR-Bonikowska.png)
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“Turkey is meant to act as the quarterback, not on a global scale, but regionally”, stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CSM, on Polish Radio 24 [16.05.2023]
During the conversation on Polish Radio 24, Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska and Antoni Opaliński discussed the Turkish elections, emphasizing their regional significance and the future of cooperation with the European Union. They also delved into the topic of a Chinese envoy’s visit to Europe and China’s role in resolving the conflict...
![“Belarus is not an independent state. It is a vassal territory of Russia. Russia not only has troops there, but dominates in all dimensions,” – says Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for TVN24 [16.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/345788708_550048270634806_6391077461299996913_n-1-1024x576.jpg)
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“Belarus is not an independent state. It is a vassal territory of Russia. Russia not only has troops there, but dominates in all dimensions,” – says Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, for TVN24 [16.05.2023]
Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska discussed the second round of elections in Turkey and the significance of Lukashenko and Belarus to Russia during an interview with TVN24. According to Bonikowska, the re-election of Erdogan in Turkey seems highly probable, given the disappointment among young voters who supported the opposition candidate. Additionally, the...
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“The Union cannot be self-centered, as it is largely inclined to do so by its nature,” says Janusz Reiter, a CIR expert and former Polish ambassador to the US and Germany, in a podcast for TOKFM [15.05.2023]
During a podcast interview with TOKFM, Janusz Reiter highlights the European Union’s shift in domestic policy away from self-focus and towards global influence. According to Reiter, the EU is now actively engaged in shaping the world and establishing beneficial alliances, particularly with the United States. Reiter believes that enlargement of...
![“A large part of the Turkish people are tired of Erdogan’s authoritarian style,” – Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, said in an interview with the “Ad Persnam” channel [14.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg)
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“A large part of the Turkish people are tired of Erdogan’s authoritarian style,” – Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, president of CIR, said in an interview with the “Ad Persnam” channel [14.05.2023]
During the live interview, Dr. Bonikowska discussed the outcomes of the initial round of elections in Turkey. She provided insights into how Turks perceive Erdogan and the political ideologies he embodies. The topic of Turkey’s NATO membership and its aspiration to join the European Union was also addressed. Furthermore, inquiries...
![“Germany faces the challenge of lacking sufficient reliable partners to engage in effective political collaborations,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to both the United States and Germany, during a discussion at Wszechnica FWW [14.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Niemcy-reiter.png)
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“Germany faces the challenge of lacking sufficient reliable partners to engage in effective political collaborations,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to both the United States and Germany, during a discussion at Wszechnica FWW [14.05.2023]
During the program hosted by Jerzy Marek Nowakowski, the guests engaged in discussions regarding various topics, including Germany’s attitude towards weakening Poland, the state of German-American relations, the Polish perception of distrust towards Germans, Poland’s role in Ukraine’s potential membership in the European Union, Germany’s historical and present strategies towards...
![“We really need to deliver the weapons quickly. It’s the only chance for the Ukrainian Army to prevail,” stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, during an interview on TVP World [13.05.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bez-tytulu-1024x570.png)
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“We really need to deliver the weapons quickly. It’s the only chance for the Ukrainian Army to prevail,” stated Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of CIR, during an interview on TVP World [13.05.2023]
The likelihood of pushing back Russian forces is high, but the Ukrainian army requires weapons. The issue for the U.S. and Europe is that their factories produce weapons and ammunition as they would during peacetime, while the Russian military industry operates as if it were wartime, as stated by Dr....
![“NATO is a political-military alliance, not a military-political alliance, where the decision of one member, be it Turkey, Bulgaria, or Hungary, can hinder the functioning of the alliance as a whole. Hence the significance of bilateral relations with the United States,” stated Eugeniusz Smolar, an expert from CIR, during a discussion on the program “Prawo dla Niuansu” [27.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/maxresdefault-2-1024x576.jpg)
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“NATO is a political-military alliance, not a military-political alliance, where the decision of one member, be it Turkey, Bulgaria, or Hungary, can hinder the functioning of the alliance as a whole. Hence the significance of bilateral relations with the United States,” stated Eugeniusz Smolar, an expert from CIR, during a discussion on the program “Prawo dla Niuansu” [27.04.2023]
During the discussion on the program “Prawo do Niuansu,” hosted by Jaroslaw Kuisz, various topics were discussed, including the contrasting reception of migrants from the Belarusian and Ukrainian borders, the operations and functioning of NATO and the EU, Poland’s armament, its position within Europe, relations with China, and geopolitical threats...
![“Merkel had considerable sympathy and understanding towards Poland, but there was one matter in which she refused to compromise with any nation, even a friendly one,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to the United States and Germany, in his article published in Rzeczpospolita [18.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Merkel-RP.png)
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“Merkel had considerable sympathy and understanding towards Poland, but there was one matter in which she refused to compromise with any nation, even a friendly one,” stated Janusz Reiter, an expert from the Center for International Relations (CIR) and former Polish ambassador to the United States and Germany, in his article published in Rzeczpospolita [18.04.2023]
Janusz Reiter, an expert on international relations and former Polish ambassador to the US and Germany, voices his opinion in an article published in Rzeczpospolita regarding the reasons behind German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarding Angela Merkel with a prestigious decoration. According to Reiter, Merkel believed that maintaining Germany’s economic strength...
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“Hungary is constantly trying to balance between Russia and the European Union. And Ukraine is a hostage of Orbán’s domestic and foreign policy,” says Lukasz Polinceusz, a CIR expert, in an interview for TOKFM [13.04.2023]
When asked for his opinion on Hungary’s current international policy, Lukasz Polinceusz said that it is difficult to clearly identify Viktor Orbán’s goals. On the one hand, the head of Hungarian diplomacy meets with ministers from Russia and Belarus. On the other hand, Orbán is trying to maintain Hungary’s status...
![“If the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014 had been introduced after the annexation of Crimea, there would have been no war in Ukraine now,” says Dr Bartłomiej Nowak, an expert from CIR, in an online channel FMC27NEWS [12.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sankcje-jako-bron.-Bartlomiej-Nowak-Pawel-Wojciechowski-1024x576.jpg)
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“If the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014 had been introduced after the annexation of Crimea, there would have been no war in Ukraine now,” says Dr Bartłomiej Nowak, an expert from CIR, in an online channel FMC27NEWS [12.04.2023]
In a special online broadcast devoted to the role of sanctions in international politics, Dr. Nowak explained that the current geopolitical situation shows the dual nature of globalization. Prior to the 2008 crisis, interdependence and globalization were seen as positive phenomena that benefited everyone in the world. However, crises, pandemics,...
![“If we manage to complete the work of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation, it will significantly affect the situation in this part of Europe,” said Janusz Reiter in a commentary for Onet [07.04.2023]](https://csm.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Janusz-Reiter-Ukraina-chce-sie-stac-czescia-Zachodu-w-sposob-trwaly-1024x576.jpg)
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“If we manage to complete the work of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation, it will significantly affect the situation in this part of Europe,” said Janusz Reiter in a commentary for Onet [07.04.2023]
During an appearance on the “Onet Rano” program, Janusz Reiter, a former Polish ambassador to the USA and Germany and an expert on the Center for International Relations, argued that reconciliation between Poland and Ukraine must occur not only at the political but also at the social level. Reiter noted...
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