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“The unprecedented environment in which Ukraine has been preparing for EU membership, reminds that the fight for Ukraine’s future goes beyond the battlefield and security guarantees, including its reconstruction and integration with the European Union. This accession is not only about the benefits of membership for Ukraine, it is also...

“Across Europe, a quiet but escalating shadow war is unfolding. A series of sabotage attempts, mysterious fires, drone incursions and hybrid operations—linked by investigators to Russian intelligence networks— has unsettled capitals from Brussels to Copenhagen, Tallinn and Warsaw. What once seemed like isolated anomalies now forms a coherent pattern: a sustained campaign...

“Antonio Gramsci, writing from a fascist prison cell in the 1930s, famously observed that “the crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born.” In such an interregnum, he warned, “a great variety of morbid symptoms appear.” Few descriptions capture the present moment more accurately....

“The history of the European budget demonstrates that traditionally the European Union has measured its ambitions and strategic goals against financial possibilities and the political will to shift activities from the national level to the level of common public goods. Over decades the 1% limit for the common budget has...

“The Fourth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee (20–23 October, 2025) did not produce any breakthrough decisions. What it delivered instead was something far less tangible but more revealing: a change in tone. In the official communiqué, the word “security” appears twenty-seven times, while “innovation” is mentioned just three times. The ratio...

“The EU-US Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade, announced on 21 August 2025, establishes new parameters for transatlantic economic relations. It addresses tariffs, energy and technology, investment initiatives, defense procurement and regulatory cooperation. While concerns have been raised about possible asymmetries, the agreement provides tangible commitments that justify...

The current publication follows the Report “Better Europe” prepared by a group of independent Polish experts in 2024 and builds on the debates that were launched after its launch during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. In particular, this supplement draws largely on the outcomes of the...

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...

The European Communities were established to overcome the devastating conflicts that had plagued our continent and to strengthen it as a whole through a framework of close cooperation. Despite significant progress, weaknesses in this project continue to emerge, hindering the full realisation of its potential. The European Union faces ever-evolving...

The defence relationship between India and Russia has historically been one of the most significant bilateral military partnerships globally. From the 1950s, when the Soviet Union first began supplying military equipment to India, through to the present day, this relationship has undergone numerous transformations. Over the decades, India has transitioned...

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...

“As the U.S. reflects on the results of its recent presidential election, Donald Trump’s confirmed return to the White House raises substantial concerns for European security. His presidency from 2017 to 2021 was marked by a transactional approach to foreign policy, creating deep rifts within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation),...

“In any conflict, propaganda and the spread of false information is commonplace. For example, a study on the coverage of fatalities during the Russia-Ukraine war found that there are two times more emphasis on civilian deaths by the Russian and US media than by the Ukrainian media. The Russians report much lower number of casualties on their side than the West does. Sometimes, the governments...

“The election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Presi-dent of Sri Lanka on 21 September, 2024, has sparked questions about the country’s future foreign policy. Given his left-wing party’s historical ties to China and cautious stance towards India, both regional powers are closely watching his next moves. This analysis explores...

“On August 22, Chinese media extensively covered Xi Jinping’s speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s birth. The ceremony was attended by top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and government officials, including Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai...

“Poland’s presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 presents new opportunities for strengthening its cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Poland’s valuable, albeit limited relations with ASEAN members, bolstred by the growing trade exchange between the parties, provides a solid foundation for further expansion of  this potential....

On August 5th, widespread social protests in Dhaka escalated into powerful demonstrations against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has ruled Bangladesh for 15 years. Facing extreme pressure and fearing for her life, she fled the country for India. Under the leadership of an interim government headed by Professor Mohammad Yunus,...

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...

During India’s presidency of the G-20 in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India was offering an alternative to the status quo, shifting from GDP-centric to human-centric progress. This approach aims to remind the world of what unites us rather than what divides us. This is the core of...

2024 will mark the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Poland and India. In recent years, both countries have seen a growing importance in their respective regions, strengthening their positions on the global stage. However, in opening up to Asia, Poland has primarily focused on China, while India, for...