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Associate Commentator in CIR, Sabina is director of INFA News and Features Agency in Delhi and a Vice President of International Federation of Journalists in Brussels (IFJ). A senior journalist for over two decades, she has a diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and thereafter trained...

Specialisation: spanish-speaking area Between 1990 and 1999, Gugała was associated with Polish Television (” Wiadomości”, „W centrum uwagi”). In 1992, he took up the post of director of the first programme of Polish Television in this media institution, and then became director of TAI TVP. In 1999, he was appointed Ambassador...

“In the face of the ongoing war in Ukraine, there are numerous agreements among NATO member states, so this is not the best moment for changes. Jens Stoltenberg has proven his ability to mediate and find common ground, which is now extremely important,” Dr. Bonikowska stated. At the same time,...

“The whole intention of this pact is not to leave any of the countries directly affected suddenly overwhelmed by migration. It could be Poland, it could be Italy, it could be Malta, it could be Greece. Every EU country, including those in the north, far from these migration routes, should...

What the Western coalition is trying to do is to maximize attention and concentrate efforts to prevent the Ukrainians from losing this offensive. It’s not an offensive that will end in one or two days. It may last for several months. Strategic patience and endurance are needed, in which all...

“There is a strong mobilization among NATO countries on the eastern flank, who are most interested in providing significant support to Ukraine so that they can carry out an offensive. It is not enough for Ukraine to simply defend themselves, nor is it enough for Russia to not win. It...

When asked about the future of Russia, Eugeniusz Smolar stated that potential revolts could take place on the outskirts of the Russian Empire, such as in the Caucasus. In his opinion, it is possible that certain territories of little significance to Moscow may secede, and a further loss of influence...

After its aggression in Ukraine in 2014, when Russia launched major information operations across Europe, Vilnius was better equipped than other European countries to resist damaging information attacks. Lithuania had the expertise and skills to protect its information environment by identifying, tracking, and neutralizing harmful topics and themes, uncovering false...

At the end of December 2022, tensions between Serbia and Kosovo were reduced, but the situation remains unresolved. The Serbs living in the northern part of Kosovo do not accept the existence of that State and are questioning decisions introducing new license plates and documents. The government in Pristina, in...

The Russia-Ukraine war fits into the broader context of the new rivalry between the superpowers in the multipolar world that has been developing for over a decade. Despite Moscow’s challenge to the West, the date of February 24 does not mark the beginning of a new “cold war” as we...

The G-20 nations produce over 80 percent of the global gross product, are responsible for 75 percent of trade and their meetings are closely watched around the world not only by politicians but also by business community. The summit that took place on November 15-16 this year in Nusa Dua,...

Bronikowska is giving a statement regarding the missile that had hit Przewodów killing two Polish citizens. Bronikowska argues that it remains a challenge for the Polish State to secure its territory. Further, Bronikowska warns that the entire eastern flank of NATO within immediate geographical vicinity might be exposed to the...

Russia thinks that this is her chance – to separate us, break us, put into our minds a state of uncertainty, fears and maybe just the will to negotiate with Russia instead of supporting Ukraine – said dr. Bonikowska. I think there is a moment of fatigue, not only the subject...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has opened a new chapter in the history of the post-Cold War world. It has shaken the political and economic foundations of Europe and, on the other hand, has brought the confrontation between the global ‘East’ and ‘West’ back to the fore in international politics. In...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has deepened the global food crisis which has already hit hard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting supply chains disruptions. There was a sharp spike in grain and fertilizers prices and their shortages on African and Middle East markets. Both Ukraine and Russia are leading...

ISRAEL’S SECURITY AND THE GULF’S ENERGY INTERESTS   The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused confusion in Israel and in the larger Middle East. Israel’s sympathies are clearly with Ukrainians and Israelis have rallied for them – sometimes in big numbers – and privately donated aid. Moreover, the Israeli government...

Centre for International Relations and ELNET-Poland, invite you to an expert debate “War in Ukraine: the Middle East reaction?“, last episode of our series “4 TAKES ON THE MIDDLE EAST”. THE DEBATE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGES from June 28, 2022, 5pm CEST. Our guests were: ➡️ Konstanty...

Turkey, which is one of the key member states of the North Atlantic Alliance, chose a “strategic autonomy” when confronted with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Turkish authorities condemned the war but also opposed the sanctions imposed by Europe and the United States on Russia. Turkish companies sell very effective military...

Beijing responded to the war in Ukraine by calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, blaming Washington and celebrating its alliance with the Kremlin. China’s position, however, is more complex and is a result of various political, economic and internal factors that the Chinese authorities must take into account....