The political landscape in Poland is being reshaped not only by domestic decisions but also by the seismic shifts in global geopolitics, writes editor-in-chief of the Polish conservative daily Gazeta Polska, Tomasz Sakiewicz
The Americans are becoming more directly engaged in the Middle East conflict than they are in Ukraine, and there is a third potential conflict on its way over Taiwan, writes Jan Rokita, a former senior politician turned commentator and academic
There will be no civil war, but during global instability, Poland will once again go with the flow, with the so-called mainstream, aiming to please both Berlin and Paris, writes Professor Andrzej Nowak from Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Facing a crossroads in its geopolitical stance, Ukraine’s decisions in the coming months will determine whether it stands as a trusted ally or a potential adversary to Poland, writes conservative author and columnist Rafał A. Ziemkiewicz
The Czech Konzervativni Noviny news site compares Kyiv’s current diplomatic approach to an “elephant in a china shop”
Despite the failures of Europe’s elite in terms of security, their only answer is to double down on seeking power, writes Polish columnist Marek A. Cichocki
China and Japan are on opposite sides of the Russo-Ukrainian war and are set on a collision course
Jake Sullivan’s recent address at the Brookings Institution outlining America’s strategy to again become the world hegemon it once was is particularly important to Poland, writes Polish political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Experts from the Atlantic Council, Daniel Fried and Aaron Korewa, however, warn that Poland’s potential to shape the European agenda could be hindered by disputes with the EU and Germany
“France and Germany will continue to strive to remain the center of gravity in Europe,” says influential French conservative academic Guy Milliere
The region of Central Europe has much to learn from Poland’s uncompromising approach to examining the region’s communist past, writes Goran Andrijanić, a Croatian journalist based in Poland
The past 12 months have finally laid to rest the conviction that foreign policy is the exclusive domain of liberals and social democrats with the ruling conservatives making substantial headway on the world stage, writes Rafał Woś
The U.S. leaks about Egypt’s supposed production of missiles for Russia confirm the Arab world is moving away from the Western sphere of influence, writes Middle East expert Paweł Rakowski
It is time the U.S. noticed that Poland and Central Europe are more in tune with U.S. interests than Berlin or Paris, stated Tomasz Grosse
Macron’s idea of “European strategic autonomy” is dangerous in that it gives China and Russia hope of sowing division between the U.S. and Europe, warns Andrew Michta
The U.S. magazine argues that a united Poland and Ukraine could be a counterweight to the Franco-German power center in Europe
The old post-Cold War world has ended and will not return, writes Polish political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Poland is making significant money serving as a key plank in U.S. security policy vis-à-vis Russia
An adequate security structure cannot be built by merely freezing the conflict in Ukraine, argues one Polish editor
U.S. President Joe Biden has, along with many others, been on a journey with regard to appreciating Poland, writes columnist Krzysztof Karnkowski
2022 has radically changed the way Europe thinks about defense and led to a sea-change on how nations perceive Russia and China, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Europe’s power balance is shifting due to Germany’s inept politics and its tensions with Warsaw, writes Polish political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
The EU has chosen to hold a summit on the Western Balkans for the first time in the region itself, indicating it is waking up to the fact that Russia and China have been increasing their influence in the region, writes Goran Andrijanić
Often overlooked by the West, Poland is viewed in the eyes of its eastern neighbors as a nation with formidable military power, writes Polish journalist and war correspondent Jakub Maciejewski
Poland must place itself and Ukraine at the forefront of this realignment, writes Polish conservative commentator Jan Rokita
Europe is replacing the idea of citizenship, freedom of speech, and pluralism in a process that could lead to a decrease in civic freedom, warns political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Russo-German economic and geopolitical relations as we know them are coming to an end, writes political scientist Marek Cichocki
The Cold War never ended and continues in Ukraine, argues political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland must work on building its political credibility as a partner and ally not only to the U.S. but also in the EU, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Many elements of a pivotal pact signed by the Third Reich and the Soviet Union prior to the Second World War still appear valid today, writes Polish reporter Jakub Maciejewski
In order to achieve peace in Ukraine, a new world security architecture must be created and Warsaw has a chance to be the hub of European security cooperation, argues editor-in-chief of Gazeta Polska Tomasz Sakiewicz
If the U.S. stands idly by in the face of German efforts to dominate the EU, Russia along with Germany will dominate Europe, warns publicist and former Polish Minister of Defense Jan Parys
George Friedman, geopolitical expert and head of the Geopolitical Futures analysis center, told Polska Times that as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine, Poland’s role in the world has risen
Geopolitical strategy expert Jacek Bartosiak believes Poland is still not sufficiently prepared for potential aggression from Russia
The war has joined the fates of Poland and Ukraine for better or worse, most likely for at least the next few generations, writes Marek A. Cichocki
The unwillingness of France and Germany to help Ukraine is also fueled by the fear of a more powerful Poland, writes Jacek Karnowski
There are two ways the U.S. can handle Russia, either by appeasing it as is proposed by Kissinger or by confronting and trying to weaken it, a strategy the U.S. seems to have chosen which is good for Poland, asserts Bartłomiej Radziejewski, the director of the Nowa Konfederacja think tank
Germany, France and Italy all dream of peace that would be paid for with Ukrainian land, but only a total defeat for the Kremlin will lift the threat of a future peace being paid for with Polish interests, writes Andrzej Krajewski for dziennik.pl
Accession of Ukraine into the EU would mark the fulfillment of Poland’s long-term geopolitical goal of creating a Central and Eastern European counterweight to Germany and Russia, writes Mateusz Kosiński
The 200 tanks Poland is sending to Ukraine is an investment with a guaranteed high rate of return, writes Miłosz Manasterski on portal Polskieradio24.pl
Poland faces an unprecedented opportunity to ensure its security for generations, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Polish conservative weekly Sieci
Germany not only wants a quick end to the war in favor of Russia, but also fears an empowered Poland should Russia lose, said Professor David Engels
The past few weeks have brought Ukrainians and Poles closer together than they have ever been and have led to speculation as to where the limits of this new found union may lie, writes Jakub Maciejewski in portal wPolityce.pl
Poland now has the perfect opportunity to create a new security policy for Europe, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Former Polish top diplomat and current MEP Witold Waszczykowski,in an interview with portal wPolityce.pl, calls for closer cooperation between members of NATO who hold the same views on security
Professor Mieczysław Ryba of the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) argues that Germany and France have been compromised by Russia’s actions in this war, resulting in Poland now leading the way on Russia
Western European countries must start seeing Russia as it really is if they want to remain the leaders of Europe, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland’s plan to ensure buffer states between it and Russia dates back to the early 20th century, and it is still the only one worth pursuing, writes journalist and writer Tomasz Łysiak
Russia’s defeat in Ukraine could lead to its downfall at home, writes Jerzy Szmit on Polish regional conservative portal Opinie.olsztyn
Bartłomiej Radziejewski warns that Poland must keep in mind Russia’s nuclear stockpile and the fact that Poland would be one of the first nations hit in nuclear conflict
In the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the question now becomes what will better guarantee Polish security; closer integration with the EU or a stronger sovereign nation capable of defending itself?
The affairs surrounding the MiG-29s is further confirmation that Poland must continue to build an army which will be able to independently defend the country in the case of war, writes Jacek Karnowski
The future of the “one world” which solidified itself by the end of the Cold War currently hangs in the balance in Ukraine, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Polish philosopher Prof. Jacek Hołówka appeals to Poles to stay united, to avoid being used by outside powers, and to not fall prey to false comparisons between the Polish and Ukrainian situation
There are growing signs that Russia could invade this week, but Putin is also exploring other options, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for Rzeczpospolita
Since the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, much remains the same, writes Jan Maciejewski for Poland’s Rzeczpospolita newspaper
We should take the offensive more often against Kremlin propaganda, writes Marcin Herman for Polish news outlet niezalezna.pl
Moscow and Beijing’s policy is not directed by the same criteria as the liberal West’s when it comes to Ukraine and Taiwan, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland is back in the interwar between Germany and an aggressive Russia, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Poland’s Sieci weekly
Russia is forcing a revision of the rules of the post-Cold War international order and Poland’s future depends on the West’s response, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Eastern affairs expert and journalist of TVP World news television, Grzegorz Kuczyński, analyzes why Alexander Lukashenko has recently changed his approach towards Crimea and Donbas
The conflict on the Polish-Belarusian border is merely a manifestation of the powerful tectonic movements in global geopolitics, writes editor-in-chief of Gazeta Polska weekly Tomasz Sakiewicz
The United States is only one decision away from sending large transports of armaments to Ukraine, but many other states have already done so, writes Andrzej Łomanowski in his analysis for ‘Rzeczpospolita’ daily
Poland could play a leading role in the EU and NATO during the current border crisis, but that requires bold foreign policy, writes the head of the Washington Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe Irena Lasota
We should not allow ourselves to be stupefied by Berlin and Paris’ diplomatic favors and capabilities, writes Stanisław Janecki
Dr. Rafał Brzeski stresses that Poland has become a lonely bastion against Russian and German expansion
The Kremlin is not only remilitarizing the region but also trying to impose its supremacy through a policy of judicial, economic and military fait accompli, says Law and Justice (PiS) MEP and former Polish FM Anna Fotyga in commentary for the Polish Press Agency
Can the West – and America in particular – still think and operate strategically in politics?
Professor Andrzej Nowak considers whether democracy will allow for the correction of the ideological fervor of the current US administration and strategic errors stemming from it
Poland must understand the special relationship between the United States and Germany, writes political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
America is transforming in its role as a superpower with no small amount of chaos, and Europe must be prepared to adapt, writes political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Shifts in American geopolitical policy, losses in energy security and increasingly bold actions by Belarus and Russia are putting severe pressure on Poland, writes Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Solidarność weekly Cezary Krysztopa
Polish political scientist, professor Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski, warns that Central Europe will bear the price of the United States’ failed attempts at an alliance with Russia
Poland must draw vital conclusions from the German-American agreement on Nord Stream 2 and reevaluate its relations with both countries, writes foreign columnist of ‘Rzeczpospolita’ daily, Jędrzej Bielecki
Central Asia may become a new area of struggle for influence between the region’s powers, writes foreign affairs columnist of portal wpolityce.pl Marek Budzisz
Jagiellonian University professor and writer Andrzej Nowak believes that Poland, together with Hungary and Italy, is able to oppose the European ideological revolution
In a move to stop Chinese influence in South-Central Europe, Croatia broke off a €2.7 billion tender with China under pressure from the EU and US, writes Goran Andrijanić for portal Trimarium.pl
Poland’s main asset in international politics is its geographic location, and the country is starting to use it to its advantage, writes columnist with the pseudonym ‘Thansunke Witko’
Soros’ global agenda has deeply permeated political discourse – inside the White House, the Vatican and the EU
The storming of the Capitol and pandemic show that the US is in crisis, but this does not mean America is on the verge of losing its superpower status, writes columnist Bartosz Bartczak in Polish portal Niezależna.pl
Berlin would very much like for the times of Barack Obama to return to transatlantic relations, writes philosopher and political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
As the election season gathers momentum and discussions begin on future US relations with Russia, several important figures have spoken out against any reset with Russia, reports analyst Marek Budzisz
Former Polish Minister of Defense Jan Parys warns in his column that foreign powers are trying to overthrow the current Polish government using the epidemic and political tension
Henry Kissinger proposes the return of the Western liberal order, but the West must create a new formula for itself if it wants to regain control over its destiny, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Poland is once again under threat of being partitioned by the dominating powers of the world, says writer and theater director Antoni Libera
It is not only about 5G networks.
Russia is getting its way with Nord Stream 2.
As Poland, Central Europe, the entire continent and the world with it has changed, so too must the European Union. Professor Marek A. Cichocki explains the importance of the need for change in the EU for Poland’s security.
In light of the upcoming Middle East conference and the detention of Huawei Poland’s director, it is clear that Poland has become a battleground between two political blocks. Błażej Sajduk explains the consequences of Poland’s rapprochement with Washington.
The level of interference of European Union institutions in the matters of sovereign nations is increasing. Marek A. Cichocki analyses how the ability to identify these transnational webs will define Europe in the coming years.
The USA’s increasing engagement in Europe is due to the rising activity of their political opponents. Dr. Krzysztof Winkler analyses how an American base in Poland is part of the US’ attempt to hinder the broadening of Russia and China’s spheres of influence.
The message of Wess Mitchell and the U.S. administration for Poland and Europe is clear. “Stop dithering and help us in our struggle with Russia and China,” says Bartłomiej Radziejewski.
As geopolitics shift, Poland increasingly finds itself in a position where it must make important choices. In an interview for Polska the Times, writer and geostrategy expert Jacek Bartosiak explains Poland’s future in this brave new world.
George Friedman warns that European Union is falling apart. The founder of Stratfor said during his speech in Kraków that Poland and Central Europe needs to “unlock its potential”.
“Fort Trump is an investment into our security,” underlines Andrzej Duda, referring to the concept of a permanent US military base in Poland. The President also spoke of Poland’s place in the “Europe of two dynamics”.
The Post-Cold War world is coming to an end as the generation of 1989 is coming to power, says Tomasz Grzywaczewski in an interview for niezalezna.pl.
President Trump wants to change Europe with Andrzej Duda. The Polish president’s visit to Washington may help abolish Nord Stream 2 and establish permanent American military bases in Poland.
Emmanuel Macron supports Germany’s Heiko Mass’ vision of foreign policy and goes even further by postulating that Russia be included in European defense. Bartłomiej Radziejewski explains why it is make or break time for Poland.
Heiko Maas, the German foreign minister says it is time to think about European defense without American participation. However, that is completely against what Warsaw wants, warns professor Bogdan Góralczyk.
