This is not the first time Western countries have turned their attention to Central Asia – the region was already the focus of external attention in the 19th century as the theatre of the Great Game, then following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and a further wave of interest arose after the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Autor: Ewa Polak
Opublikowano: 04/05/2026
The conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran unfolds amid a deepening crisis of the international liberal order established after World War II. This war highlights a series of shocks that undermine the legitimacy of the existing axiological framework.
Autor: Mateusz Chudziak
Opublikowano: 13/04/2026
On March 20 of this year, the U.S. Department of State established a new institution—the Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR).
Autor: Ewa Polak
Opublikowano: 10/04/2026
As public debate in Poland increasingly focuses on the fact that Warsaw has been invited to participate in the G20 summit in 2026, an essential part of the context risks being overlooked.
Autor: Maciej Dachowski
Opublikowano: 08/01/2026
On 4 August 2025, an international group of scientists, technologists, diplomats, and international law experts issued the Potsdam Call on Autonomous Weapon Systems.
Autor: Joanna Kulesza
Opublikowano: 10/10/2025
Grand strategy aligns a nation’s military, diplomatic, economic, and technological resources to achieve long-term international objectives. France’s grand strategy, shaped by a historical pursuit of global influence and independence, balances leadership in European defense with a role as a global mediator.
Autor: Clément Stratmann
Opublikowano: 28/07/2025
A timely breakthrough at the July 2025 New York United Nations meeting marks a new era for global cyber governance, anchored in international law and multilateral cooperation.
Autor: Joanna Kulesza
Opublikowano: 21/07/2025
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become one of the most important areas of strategic competition between nations. Europe, although still catching up with the U.S. and China, is taking steps to build its own technological sovereignty in this domain. Among European countries, France has emerged as the frontrunner, showcasing an ambitious AI policy that combines public investment, talent development, support for startups, and an ethical approach to technology.
Autor: Michał Podlewski, AI Trend Analyst
Opublikowano: 21/07/2025
In a surprise decision, LOT Polish Airlines have shunned their long-time supplier, Brazil’s Embraer, and have instead signed a massive order for the Airbus A220 to fill the company’s regional jet fleet requirement.
Autor: Reuben F. Johnson
Opublikowano: 18/06/2025
Romania's ambition to be a pillar of Euro-Atlantic stability in the Black Sea region is at risk of unraveling under a presidency defined by MAGA-style nationalism and regional isolationism.
Autor: Antonia-Laura Pup
Opublikowano: 14/05/2025
On April 30, 2025, the governments of the United States and Ukraine signed the Agreement on the Establishment of a United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (“Agreement”). While publicly framed as a post-conflict development initiative, the Agreement should be more accurately understood as a layered instrument of geopolitical positioning and geoeconomic restructuring.
Autor: Maciej Filip Bukowski
Opublikowano: 08/05/2025
The fight against climate disinformation has been recognised by the Ministry of Climate and Environment as one of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This topic will be discussed during the meeting of the EU Environment Council (ENVI), which will take place on April 28–29.
Autor: Wojciech Dzięgiel & Karolina Pawlik
Opublikowano: 28/04/2025
In our opinion, there is no doubt that the development of nuclear energy in Poland could constitute a significant breakthrough in terms of economic development and strengthening the national economy, as well as in Poland's climate policy.
Autor: Energy & Climate Programme
Opublikowano: 14/04/2025
The collapse of the ruling coalition in Norway not only changed the balance of power in parliament but also sparked a broad debate on the country's energy future and relations with the European Union.
Autor: Mateusz Gibała
Opublikowano: 14/02/2025
As is tradition, in the fourth week of January, which fell precisely on the 20th day of the aforementioned month, the new, 47th President of the United States was sworn in at a ceremonial ceremony. Within the first hours of his term, politicians from the new US administration submitted numerous regulations to President Donald Trump that will de facto change the face of American energy policy for at least the next four years. One of the most important campaign slogans of the newly elected White House president was "drill baby drill," meaning to increase the production of liquid gold, which Trump includes in oil and gas.
Autor: Przemysław Zaleski
Opublikowano: 24/01/2025
In this context, there is great potential in Polish-French cooperation, which on one hand can strengthen the capabilities of both countries, and on the other, inject energy into European cooperation in the field of defence.
Autor: Dr Tomasz Smura & Dr Aleksander Olech
Opublikowano: 11/12/2024
The results of the first round in Romania’s last week presidential elections shocked Europe after the unexpected rise of Călin Georgescu, a far-right candidate with a blatant anti-Western discourse that appeared suddenly in the national political landscape.
Autor: Antonia-Laura Pup
Opublikowano: 03/12/2024
The Baltic Sea, as a strategic body of water, requires special attention in offshore infrastructure protection.
Autor: Maciej Bukowski
Opublikowano: 12/11/2024
The European Commission estimates that 200,000 additional women will need to join the energy sector by 2050 to achieve basic gender balance, key to accelerating the clean energy transition.
Autor: Petra Augustinova
Opublikowano: 15/10/2024
Gender equality in space is not just about justice; it is crucial for progress and innovation.
Autor: Teodora Tea Ristevska
Opublikowano: 30/09/2024
Gender equality is a core value of the EU’s social model, and investing wisely for achieving this target will have a consistent impact in assuring European competitiveness.
Autor: Antonia-Laura Pup
Opublikowano: 27/09/2024
The PRC’s Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping has amassed more power than anyone since Mao, but is it a viable model for his nation’s future? He has demolished the leadership model established by Deng Xiaoping, but what has he replaced it with?
Autor: Reuben F. Johnson
Opublikowano: 29/04/2024
Poland is rapidly increasing the size and capability of its Armed Forces. Uniformed personnel are one part of a Whole Force mix. Commander-led action will be needed urgently to turn the rhetoric of the ‘Whole Force’[1] into a military/industry reality
Autor: Paul Newton
Opublikowano: 18/12/2023
Navigating between the desire to join the European Union but not recognising Kosovo and not joining the sanctions against Russia, Aleksandar Vučić appears to be the choice of the majority of Serbs.
Autor: Zuzanna Sielska
Opublikowano: 15/12/2023
Time will of course show how events will unfold. Top priority is still about choosing the best candidate for the job – it trumps all other considerations. But I remain convinced that all 31 Allied governments have an interest in seriously considering a qualified (condition sine qua non) candidate from a CEE country.
Autor: Robert Pszczel
Opublikowano: 13/12/2023
