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Data publikacji: September 26, 2024
“Pakt dla przyszłości” – w stronę ONZ w wersji 2.0. Nowe rozwiązania dla pokoju i bezpieczeństwa
W Pakcie dla Przyszłości dostrzega się potrzebę zwiększenia liczby przedstawicieli Afryki, Azji-Pacyfiku i Ameryki Łacińskiej w Radzie Bezpieczeństwa, aby była bardziej reprezentatywna i inkluzywna.
Data publikacji: July 1, 2024
Mission command philosophy in the context of the war between Russia and Ukraine — conclusions for Poland
The Russian-Ukrainian war should instigate the change processes not only in the area of acquiring equipment and building integrated command systems but also in a faster implementation of the MC philosophy, using the Ukrainian experience, but also the Western, where the MC is implemented for two decades.
Data publikacji: March 20, 2024
Turkey’s prospects for European Union membership
All tools of cooperation and pressure will only have a practical impact if EU countries reach a single position. Given the current situation, this is challenging to achieve, so the solution would be to find other forms of satisfactory cooperation.
Data publikacji: March 14, 2024
Lebanon under existential threat
The only way to avoid an escalation of the war on Lebanon’s territory and to prevent its destruction is to pressure Israel to terminate its plans to invade Lebanon, occupy parts of Lebanon’s territory, and to seriously extend the range and scope of air attacks.
Data publikacji: February 16, 2024
Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship as a Way to Break International Isolation
Russia is using the BRICS chairmanship to its own advantage and to counter isolation. By increasing cooperation within BRICS, Russia seeks to expand its influence and strengthen its position as an important player in global politics.
Data publikacji: January 30, 2024
Situation on the Red Sea and threats to navigation through Bab al-Mandab Strait
The only durable solution for stability in the region is a political resolution to both Palestinian and Yemeni conflicts.
Data publikacji: January 12, 2024
Elections in Taiwan – Scenarios and Potential Repercussions for International Security
The most likely scenario in cross-strait relations after the elections is the maintenance of the status quo with varying degrees of pressure on the island, depending on the final result. However, the possibility of Beijing using the elections as a pretext for escalation to force the Taipei government into reunification talks cannot be ruled out.
Data publikacji: December 12, 2023
Energy and Climate Policy as the Most Pressing Challenge for the New Government
The government will have to act under social pressure, taking into account measures to prevent energy poverty, but at the same time strengthening market mechanisms.
Data publikacji: October 27, 2023
Wagner Group activities in Libya and the Sahel region after the failed “putsch” in Russia – business as usual
The failed rebellion of the Wagner Group troops against the Kremlin authorities on June 24 this year also had quite unexpected repercussions in Libya, a place far away from Russia.
Data publikacji: October 6, 2023
Afghanistan under the Taliban rule – two years on
People in Afghanistan continue to suffer under severe rules of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), as the Taliban consolidates its power over the whole country
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- Pulaski Reports
Data publikacji: July 9, 2024
The Russian-Ukrainian War and Ukrainian Migrants and Refugees in Polish Political Discourse (April 2023 – February 2024)
As Poland is going through a long electoral cycle that will end only in the summer of 2025, and Polish society's fatigue with the war in Ukraine is growing, populist moves may hit Ukrainian migrants and refugees in Poland. Tension between Poles and Ukrainians living nearby could weaken social resistance to information and hybrid threats.
Data publikacji: June 4, 2024
NorPolFactor – Polish-Norwegian Perceptions and Interactions
The aim of the project Norway and Poland as actors in a changing security landscape (NORPOLFACTOR) is to develop enhanced knowledge of the security-related challenges, risks and threats Poland and Norway face in their strategic environment in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Data publikacji: September 19, 2023
Polish-Ukrainian military industry cooperation. The rising military industry power?
The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at the beginning of 2022 has surprised many experts and is a consistent, heavy reminder to the European people that war in Europe is not a matter of the past.
Data publikacji: September 12, 2023
The Dragon’s Shadow – China’s rising assertiveness on the global stage
China’s assertiveness has been growing on the global stage and has become one of the most significant challenges for the Western world.
Data publikacji: June 22, 2023
Russian Assault Tactics in Ukraine
If Russian forces continue to develop in such a manner and start applying similar philosophy to larger formations they could become a much more cohesive and effective fighting force with advanced battle tactics and access to vast amounts of men and resources to execute them.
Data publikacji: January 24, 2023
Poland as depicted in Russian Federation’s official communication in the first months of the war in Ukraine (February 24th-July 2022)
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February, 2022 Poland has become a new frontline state and the most important hub of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Data publikacji: December 19, 2022
PULASKI REPORT: Capabilities to replenish losses of Ukrainian armoured forces
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have been battling the Russian invasion on land, at sea, in the air and in cyberspace since February 24 2022. Despite the disparity of forces that is obvious to all analysts, Ukraine did not collapse in the first weeks of the war, and over time has even been tempted to regain some of the territories lost in the initial phases of the conflict.
Data publikacji: November 10, 2022
REPORT: Establishment of the Tribunal on the Aggression of Russia Against Ukraine: Supreme Level of Responsibility to Prevent New Conflicts in Europe
On February 24, 2022, Russia extended its armed aggression against Ukraine, unleashed in 2014 with the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, and with the temporary occupation of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Data publikacji: July 18, 2022
What can Poland learn from the United Kingdom in its approach to naval development planning?
The maritime environment has invariably remained a key facilitator in all kinds of globalisation processes for hundreds of years. Humanity has entered a new level of development of socio-cultural, economic, political and military relations because of the possibility of efficient use of waterways.
Data publikacji: February 4, 2022
One Team, One Playground, Various Players. Maritime Security Approaches of European NATO Members
NATO was founded as an organisation bringing together twelve countries, eleven of which had direct access to the sea, most of which being strongly sea-oriented. This maritime orientation is, with the North Atlantic as its geographical centre, also reflected in the alliance’s name (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). However, over time (mainly after the end of the Cold War), its structure has changed significantly with the welcoming of numerous countries from Central and Eastern Europe. Still, not least due to its transatlantic nature, large parts of the Alliance’s activities remain focused on the maritime domain.
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- Pulaski Commentaries
Data publikacji: September 27, 2024
Women as the Backbone of the EU Competitiveness
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.
Data publikacji: September 19, 2024
The impact of the destruction of Ukrainian energy infrastructure on emigration to Poland in winter months
The Russian army’s attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving its citizens barely able to survive due to energy cuts and severely limited resources like running water.
Data publikacji: August 29, 2024
NATO’s Eastern Flank Response to the Russian Threat: Poland’s ‘East’ Shield Programme and the Defence Concepts of the Baltic States and Finland
Data publikacji: August 6, 2024
How the USA and its allies are teaming up on defence cooperation, with an eye on ‘Trump-proofing’ their security
Joe Biden has been doubling down on efforts to increase deterrence against China, including working hand in hand with US partners and allies. The USA has been progressing in all aspects of cooperation, from military drills to joint contingency planning.
Data publikacji: July 15, 2024
NATO Summit in Washington – 75th Anniversary Amidst War and US Elections
The summit's communiqué emphasized the significant threats posed by Russia and China, underscoring NATO's focus on both Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security challenges in response to global geopolitical shifts.
Data publikacji: July 11, 2024
To be continued: France faces extremism emerging from chaos
The future of France’s political landscape remains uncertain. Macron's diminished mandate and rising extremism threaten stability. The coming years will be critical for both France and the EU.
Data publikacji: July 4, 2024
Where do we go? The EU’s strategic directions for years to come
The European Council decided who will take the helm of key EU institutions and which Europe’s priorities are to be developed. What do they mean beyond words?
Data publikacji: April 11, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Slovakia’s Presidential Election à la mode de Euroscepticism, NATO Turns 75 as Ukraine is Bombarded
NATO's 75th birthday celebration unfolds against the grim backdrop of Ukraine's ongoing suffering due to Russian shelling, with Kyiv facing a dwindling supply of defence weapons. This situation has prompted President Zelenskyy to issue his most dire warning yet: his country "will lose the war" if the US aid package is not approved.
Data publikacji: April 10, 2024
South China Sea Incidents 101 – How China is Ramping up Coercion Against Philippine Vessels
The existence of the US-Philippine alliance may be regarded as a hitherto effective deterrent against any Chinese attack with direct military force on the Philippines. However, further enhanced cooperation not only with the US but also with Japan is key to warding off Chinese coercion.
Data publikacji: April 4, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Bulgaria Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
This third and final unsuccessful attempt to form Sofia’s government means Bulgarian citizens will head back to the polls for the sixth time in three years.
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- Experts Commentaries
Published: April 29, 2024
Beware The Dragon: The People’s Republic of China in 2024 and Beyond
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?
Published: December 18, 2023
Designing and Integrating a Resilient Whole Force. Ten Things I Wish I Had Known: Commanders’ Considerations
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
Published: December 15, 2023
Serbia before early parliamentary elections
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.
Published: December 13, 2023
The search for NATO’s new Secretary General – time for a candidate from Central Eastern Europe?
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.
Published: November 29, 2023
Quo Vadis Armenia? And why the answer matters to others.
At the end of the day, there is much that the international community should and can do to help. Strong political, geopolitical, economic, and moral reasons exist for offering it. But it is equally true that Armenia must first help itself.
Published: October 31, 2023
Significance of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 for the role of women in the development of peace and security
United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 1325, adopted unanimously on October 31, 2000, revolutionized peace and security efforts
Published: October 2, 2023
Heroism alone cannot intercept missiles – or why today’s security needs must be addressed without delay
The military in all 31 Allied nations (and Sweden) are right now implementing the unprecedented tasks (set to them by the July Vilnius summit) which go to the core of NATO’s raison d’etre: keeping Allied territory safe and secure during the time of the biggest aggression in Europe since 1945
Published: September 18, 2023
The perils of West-imagined Russia
Fascination with Russian culture and history has too many times been confused with having an understanding for Russia’s imperialist policies, disguised as justified interests in the so-called zone of influence.
Published: June 6, 2023
New political initiatives advertised in Bratislava and Chisinau have grabbed headlines in Europe – good reasons to cheer? Yes, but… (Robert Pszczel)
The capital of Slovakia, even less so that of Moldova, is not used to the role of a location that produces big headlines on strategic issues of European politics. But this is exactly what happened in the last few days. President Macron chose the GLOBSEC conference in Bratislava to deliver a timely and important vision of political changes that he believes need to be applied in Europe. Then, almost fifty leaders met in Chisinau for the summit of the recently inaugurated European Political Community initiative.
Published: April 24, 2023
The 2023 exposé: Poland’s diplomacy at the crossroads
Information onthe principles and objectives of Poland’s foreign policy (the so-called exposé), delivered byPoland’s Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau onApril 13th, points atthe strategic vacuum that Warsaw has been in.
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Published: September 26, 2024
“Pakt dla przyszłości” – w stronę ONZ w wersji 2.0. Nowe rozwiązania dla pokoju i bezpieczeństwa
W Pakcie dla Przyszłości dostrzega się potrzebę zwiększenia liczby przedstawicieli Afryki, Azji-Pacyfiku i Ameryki Łacińskiej w Radzie Bezpieczeństwa, aby była bardziej reprezentatywna i inkluzywna.
Published: July 1, 2024
Mission command philosophy in the context of the war between Russia and Ukraine — conclusions for Poland
The Russian-Ukrainian war should instigate the change processes not only in the area of acquiring equipment and building integrated command systems but also in a faster implementation of the MC philosophy, using the Ukrainian experience, but also the Western, where the MC is implemented for two decades.
Published: March 20, 2024
Turkey’s prospects for European Union membership
All tools of cooperation and pressure will only have a practical impact if EU countries reach a single position. Given the current situation, this is challenging to achieve, so the solution would be to find other forms of satisfactory cooperation.
Published: March 14, 2024
Lebanon under existential threat
The only way to avoid an escalation of the war on Lebanon’s territory and to prevent its destruction is to pressure Israel to terminate its plans to invade Lebanon, occupy parts of Lebanon’s territory, and to seriously extend the range and scope of air attacks.
Published: February 16, 2024
Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship as a Way to Break International Isolation
Russia is using the BRICS chairmanship to its own advantage and to counter isolation. By increasing cooperation within BRICS, Russia seeks to expand its influence and strengthen its position as an important player in global politics.
Published: January 30, 2024
Situation on the Red Sea and threats to navigation through Bab al-Mandab Strait
The only durable solution for stability in the region is a political resolution to both Palestinian and Yemeni conflicts.
Published: January 12, 2024
Elections in Taiwan – Scenarios and Potential Repercussions for International Security
The most likely scenario in cross-strait relations after the elections is the maintenance of the status quo with varying degrees of pressure on the island, depending on the final result. However, the possibility of Beijing using the elections as a pretext for escalation to force the Taipei government into reunification talks cannot be ruled out.
Published: December 12, 2023
Energy and Climate Policy as the Most Pressing Challenge for the New Government
The government will have to act under social pressure, taking into account measures to prevent energy poverty, but at the same time strengthening market mechanisms.
Published: October 27, 2023
Wagner Group activities in Libya and the Sahel region after the failed “putsch” in Russia – business as usual
The failed rebellion of the Wagner Group troops against the Kremlin authorities on June 24 this year also had quite unexpected repercussions in Libya, a place far away from Russia.
Published: October 6, 2023
Afghanistan under the Taliban rule – two years on
People in Afghanistan continue to suffer under severe rules of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), as the Taliban consolidates its power over the whole country
PULASKI REPORTS
Published: July 9, 2024
The Russian-Ukrainian War and Ukrainian Migrants and Refugees in Polish Political Discourse (April 2023 – February 2024)
As Poland is going through a long electoral cycle that will end only in the summer of 2025, and Polish society's fatigue with the war in Ukraine is growing, populist moves may hit Ukrainian migrants and refugees in Poland. Tension between Poles and Ukrainians living nearby could weaken social resistance to information and hybrid threats.
Published: June 4, 2024
NorPolFactor – Polish-Norwegian Perceptions and Interactions
The aim of the project Norway and Poland as actors in a changing security landscape (NORPOLFACTOR) is to develop enhanced knowledge of the security-related challenges, risks and threats Poland and Norway face in their strategic environment in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Published: September 19, 2023
Polish-Ukrainian military industry cooperation. The rising military industry power?
The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at the beginning of 2022 has surprised many experts and is a consistent, heavy reminder to the European people that war in Europe is not a matter of the past.
Published: September 12, 2023
The Dragon’s Shadow – China’s rising assertiveness on the global stage
China’s assertiveness has been growing on the global stage and has become one of the most significant challenges for the Western world.
Published: June 22, 2023
Russian Assault Tactics in Ukraine
If Russian forces continue to develop in such a manner and start applying similar philosophy to larger formations they could become a much more cohesive and effective fighting force with advanced battle tactics and access to vast amounts of men and resources to execute them.
Published: January 24, 2023
Poland as depicted in Russian Federation’s official communication in the first months of the war in Ukraine (February 24th-July 2022)
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February, 2022 Poland has become a new frontline state and the most important hub of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Published: December 19, 2022
PULASKI REPORT: Capabilities to replenish losses of Ukrainian armoured forces
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have been battling the Russian invasion on land, at sea, in the air and in cyberspace since February 24 2022. Despite the disparity of forces that is obvious to all analysts, Ukraine did not collapse in the first weeks of the war, and over time has even been tempted to regain some of the territories lost in the initial phases of the conflict.
Published: November 10, 2022
REPORT: Establishment of the Tribunal on the Aggression of Russia Against Ukraine: Supreme Level of Responsibility to Prevent New Conflicts in Europe
On February 24, 2022, Russia extended its armed aggression against Ukraine, unleashed in 2014 with the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, and with the temporary occupation of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Published: July 18, 2022
What can Poland learn from the United Kingdom in its approach to naval development planning?
The maritime environment has invariably remained a key facilitator in all kinds of globalisation processes for hundreds of years. Humanity has entered a new level of development of socio-cultural, economic, political and military relations because of the possibility of efficient use of waterways.
Published: February 4, 2022
One Team, One Playground, Various Players. Maritime Security Approaches of European NATO Members
NATO was founded as an organisation bringing together twelve countries, eleven of which had direct access to the sea, most of which being strongly sea-oriented. This maritime orientation is, with the North Atlantic as its geographical centre, also reflected in the alliance’s name (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). However, over time (mainly after the end of the Cold War), its structure has changed significantly with the welcoming of numerous countries from Central and Eastern Europe. Still, not least due to its transatlantic nature, large parts of the Alliance’s activities remain focused on the maritime domain.
PULASKI COMMENTARIES
Published: September 27, 2024
Women as the Backbone of the EU Competitiveness
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.
Published: September 19, 2024
The impact of the destruction of Ukrainian energy infrastructure on emigration to Poland in winter months
The Russian army’s attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving its citizens barely able to survive due to energy cuts and severely limited resources like running water.
Published: August 29, 2024
NATO’s Eastern Flank Response to the Russian Threat: Poland’s ‘East’ Shield Programme and the Defence Concepts of the Baltic States and Finland
Published: August 6, 2024
How the USA and its allies are teaming up on defence cooperation, with an eye on ‘Trump-proofing’ their security
Joe Biden has been doubling down on efforts to increase deterrence against China, including working hand in hand with US partners and allies. The USA has been progressing in all aspects of cooperation, from military drills to joint contingency planning.
Published: July 15, 2024
NATO Summit in Washington – 75th Anniversary Amidst War and US Elections
The summit's communiqué emphasized the significant threats posed by Russia and China, underscoring NATO's focus on both Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security challenges in response to global geopolitical shifts.
Published: July 11, 2024
To be continued: France faces extremism emerging from chaos
The future of France’s political landscape remains uncertain. Macron's diminished mandate and rising extremism threaten stability. The coming years will be critical for both France and the EU.
Published: July 4, 2024
Where do we go? The EU’s strategic directions for years to come
The European Council decided who will take the helm of key EU institutions and which Europe’s priorities are to be developed. What do they mean beyond words?
Published: April 11, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Slovakia’s Presidential Election à la mode de Euroscepticism, NATO Turns 75 as Ukraine is Bombarded
NATO's 75th birthday celebration unfolds against the grim backdrop of Ukraine's ongoing suffering due to Russian shelling, with Kyiv facing a dwindling supply of defence weapons. This situation has prompted President Zelenskyy to issue his most dire warning yet: his country "will lose the war" if the US aid package is not approved.
Published: April 10, 2024
South China Sea Incidents 101 – How China is Ramping up Coercion Against Philippine Vessels
The existence of the US-Philippine alliance may be regarded as a hitherto effective deterrent against any Chinese attack with direct military force on the Philippines. However, further enhanced cooperation not only with the US but also with Japan is key to warding off Chinese coercion.
Published: April 4, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Bulgaria Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
This third and final unsuccessful attempt to form Sofia’s government means Bulgarian citizens will head back to the polls for the sixth time in three years.
EXPERTS COMMENTARIES
Published: April 29, 2024
Beware The Dragon: The People’s Republic of China in 2024 and Beyond
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?
Published: December 18, 2023
Designing and Integrating a Resilient Whole Force. Ten Things I Wish I Had Known: Commanders’ Considerations
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
Published: December 15, 2023
Serbia before early parliamentary elections
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.
Published: December 13, 2023
The search for NATO’s new Secretary General – time for a candidate from Central Eastern Europe?
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.
Published: November 29, 2023
Quo Vadis Armenia? And why the answer matters to others.
At the end of the day, there is much that the international community should and can do to help. Strong political, geopolitical, economic, and moral reasons exist for offering it. But it is equally true that Armenia must first help itself.
Published: October 31, 2023
Significance of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 for the role of women in the development of peace and security
United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 1325, adopted unanimously on October 31, 2000, revolutionized peace and security efforts
Published: October 2, 2023
Heroism alone cannot intercept missiles – or why today’s security needs must be addressed without delay
The military in all 31 Allied nations (and Sweden) are right now implementing the unprecedented tasks (set to them by the July Vilnius summit) which go to the core of NATO’s raison d’etre: keeping Allied territory safe and secure during the time of the biggest aggression in Europe since 1945
Published: September 18, 2023
The perils of West-imagined Russia
Fascination with Russian culture and history has too many times been confused with having an understanding for Russia’s imperialist policies, disguised as justified interests in the so-called zone of influence.
Published: June 6, 2023
New political initiatives advertised in Bratislava and Chisinau have grabbed headlines in Europe – good reasons to cheer? Yes, but… (Robert Pszczel)
The capital of Slovakia, even less so that of Moldova, is not used to the role of a location that produces big headlines on strategic issues of European politics. But this is exactly what happened in the last few days. President Macron chose the GLOBSEC conference in Bratislava to deliver a timely and important vision of political changes that he believes need to be applied in Europe. Then, almost fifty leaders met in Chisinau for the summit of the recently inaugurated European Political Community initiative.
Published: April 24, 2023
The 2023 exposé: Poland’s diplomacy at the crossroads
Information onthe principles and objectives of Poland’s foreign policy (the so-called exposé), delivered byPoland’s Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau onApril 13th, points atthe strategic vacuum that Warsaw has been in.
