Pulaski Commentariesadmin2024-05-21T10:59:55+02:00
Pulaski Commentaries are short analysis of current international developments. The publications are focused on economic and political issues, foreign policy and international security.
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.
Published: March 28, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Putin Tightens Control over Manor Farm via Ukraine
Orwell was, of course, commenting on the USSR’s growing dictatorship in the 1940s. Orwell's commentary on the USSR's dictatorship in the 1940s remains relevant today in Russia, where Putin has crafted a similar narrative, with Ukraine as his “Snowball” scapegoat.
Published: March 21, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Poland on a diplomatic move
It is also a message from the Polish government to the American lawmakers that on the matter of national security, there is no place for partisan interests, and different branches of state power should speak in unity despite their political differences.
Published: March 12, 2024
CEE Update: Europe Steps Up, Filling the US Security Void
Macron’s drive for more European resolve and his creation of ambiguity in Europe’s willingness to militarily respond to Russia’s aggression come at a critical moment in the war.
Published: March 5, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Divisions Pervade V4, the German government, and Moldova
Although Russia’s leader was not present at the Visegrad Four talks, support for his agenda was voiced by two of the four leaders present.
Published: February 28, 2024
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons in Space. What Are the Security Implications?
Space treaties are the primary sources of international space law but they exhibit a clear gap in addressing the military activities states currently carry out in the space domain.
Published: February 27, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Sweden joins NATO, Hungary remains an issue
China-Hungary Pact Expands Beijing’s EU Security Access Last week, China offered its public security support to Hungary during a rare meeting between Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong and Prime Minister
Published: February 22, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: Omnipresent pessimism
Although the fall of Avdiivka should not be perceived as a turning point in the war, the future looks grim for the Ukrainian Armed Forces if the West fails to deliver the aid it had pledged.
Published: February 7, 2024
CEE Weekly Update: EU breaks through ‘Orban fatigue’.
As January 2024 was full of pessimism, February started with a glimpse of hope on the EU front.
Published: January 31, 2024
The Weimar Triangle: leveraging the untapped potential
The governments of France, Germany and Poland should initiate and endow the International Weimar Fund, which would financially facilitate projects in trilateral and larger formats. It should foster a more common approach to the EU's major challenges.
Published: January 23, 2024
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: Looming War, Says Everyone
Whatever the margin is, there is never enough time tobefully prepared for anightmare scenario.
Published: December 20, 2023
TOWARDS LARGER EUROPE: FAILED EXPECTATIONS AND THRILLER IN THE END
One has to admit that blackmailing is not a new phenomenon in the EU negotiations. However, now it happens over one of the most critical decisions the EU is making, and it takes place from a member who is a close friend of Putin’s Russia, a country hostile to the EU.
Published: December 19, 2023
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: Polish Impetus
While further negotiation talks on the aid to Ukraine will be continued next year, with a number of politicians assuring that the aid will reach Ukraine, such delays might prove difficult for the war-torn country.
Published: December 12, 2023
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: Para Bellum
It is now evermore imperative that the West redouble its efforts to support Ukraine, as the Ukrainian victory could just prevent the dreaded confrontation between Russia and the West.
Published: December 7, 2023
EU-China summit: Much to discuss, little space to manoeuvre and even less agency.
As the three leaders of the EU jet off to Beijing, more questions appear about the sense of the EU-China summit.
Published: December 5, 2023
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE WEEKLY UPDATE: A WAR OF ATTRITION
With the war in Ukraine once again turning into a contest of attrition, Russia possesses a significant advantage. It is at this time that Ukraine has to marshal and husband its resources and look to the West for support in the hopes of being able to match Russia’s seemingly inexhaustible military-industrial capacity.
Published: December 4, 2023
The UN climate summit in Dubai: Global warming and decarbonisation among controversies
Even if geopolitical tensions are making it harder to be united, accelerating global warming will require parties to continue regular meetings and at least have minimal consultancy on climate issues.
Published: November 28, 2023
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: The time to act?
The onset of winter is beginning to strain both sides of the war in Ukraine, bringing to the battlefield not only the dangers of conventional arms but also those of sickness, supply shortages and the cold itself.
Published: November 21, 2023
A new era in Dutch politics? A snap parliamentary election in the Netherlands
Published: November 17, 2023
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: Baltic Guidance
Published: November 10, 2023
Central and Eastern Europe Weekly Update: The Long Road Ahead
Published: November 6, 2023
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE WEEKLY UPDATE: A SHIFT OF FOCUS?
Published: October 26, 2023
Polish security and defence policy after the election – no revolution expected
Published: October 24, 2023
Is Slovakia a new pro-Kremlin trouble-maker in the EU?
Bratislava will no longer be in vanguard of the Western support for Ukraine and will join Budapest in trying to leverage further support of the EU with peace talks.
Published: October 20, 2023
Poland’s European policy after the 2023 parliamentary election
Both tone and the content will change. Poland will play a constructive role in the EU, though it won’t be an easy partner.
Published: October 17, 2023
Growing American Scepticism – A Dangerous Trend in Unison with Russian Strategy
The latest polls and reports suggest that the American public opinion becomes more sceptical to the idea of the aid increase for Ukraine
Published: September 20, 2023
NATO’s Enlargement: How Ukrainian Membership Could Benefit NATO
There is no alternative to admitting Ukraine if NATO’s goal is to ensure thesecurityof the Euro-Atlantic community. Leaving Ukraine exposed will only lead to further instability and Russian aggression.
Published: September 15, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – A shift of focus (09.09-15.09.2023)
As the Ukrainian offensive in the direction of Tokmak stalls Ukrainian forces are exploring other avenues of approach.
Published: September 8, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – The road to Tokmak (02.09-08.09.2023)
While the Ukrainian offensive on the southern front continues the tempo of the Ukrainian advance has slowed down.
Published: September 5, 2023
Coup in Niger: France out, Russia in?
The Russian presence in Africa worries the West because Niger could become another ally of Russia in Sahel.
Published: September 1, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – Towards Tokmak (26.08-01.09.2023)
Ukrainian forces are continuing their major offensive operation along the southern frontline in the hopes of achieving a breakthrough.
Published: August 25, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – The Big Push (19.08-25.08.2023)
The liberation of Robotyne and the major Ukrainian assault towards Tokmak may be the big make or break of the Ukrainian offensive.
Published: August 25, 2023
Schrödinger’s Oligarch – Possible Scenarios of Prigozhin’s Death
For now the world can only watch as the Kremlin plays its hand.
Published: August 11, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – Trouble in the East (05.08.-11.08.2023)
Time seems to be slowly running out for the Ukrainian offensive and there is trouble brewing in the east.
Published: August 4, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – Slow and Steady (29.07.-04.08.2023)
The situation on the frontlines of Ukraine is developing both with noticeable successes for the Ukrainian forces, as well as mounting pressure from the Russian forces in the northern section of the eastern front.
Published: August 1, 2023
Russian narratives in Italy: legacy, status and future scenarios
Moscow’s “war of choice” killed the Italo-Russian “romance” as the true colour of a disgruntled, terror state has tested the government and public. Still, local duginists are looking for a renewed occult influence to hijack the foreign policy and strategic security.
Published: July 25, 2023
Taiwan one year after Nancy Pelosi’s visit – deteriorating situation in the Taiwan Strait
Almost a year ago, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan (Republic of China) triggered a strong reaction from the communist regime in Beijing. Since then, the geostrategic situation in the Taiwan Strait has deteriorated, which is a result of increasingly hostile and provocative actions from the People's Republic of China
Published: July 21, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – Russian Counter Strike (15.07-21.07.2023)
The situation is difficult, but Ukrainian forces are ready for a fight, defences have been prepared, and the Western allies are searching for a way out of the Russian ultimatum.
Published: July 19, 2023
Pegasus system: data seizure among politicians and individuals
In recent years, smartphone and data security has become increasingly relevant as technological advancement enables unprecedented extent of surveillance. One example of such advancement is the Pegasus system, sophisticated spyware
Published: July 18, 2023
Grain Deal Terminated – Russian Blackmail and Averting a Humanitarian Crisis
The potential consequences of the Russian withdrawal from the Grain Deal are monumental, with many countries being affected by potential food shortages, rising food prices, and even famine.
Published: July 14, 2023
War in Ukraine Weekly Update – 500 Days of Ukrainian Resistance (08.07-14.07.2023)
As the war passes the 500 day mark Ukrainian armed forces are continuing their offensive in full swing.
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