Polish elections and the new world architecture
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 US is now engaged on two global fronts, and soon it may be three
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
Polish elections: Risky change in neo-barbarian times
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
Ukraine can be either an ally or an enemy of Poland
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
Czech news site editorial urges Ukraine to ‘hit the brakes’ as diplomatic ties with allies become fragile
The Czech Konzervativni Noviny news site compares Kyiv’s current diplomatic approach to an “elephant in a china shop”
European elite’s dream of power crumbles as security threats from Russia, Africa and the Middle East grow
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
Japan emerges from the shadows and is now ready to confront China
China and Japan are on opposite sides of the Russo-Ukrainian war and are set on a collision course
US unveils strategy to maintain global leadership
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
Poland has best chance in a century to take leadership role in Europe
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
Power in Europe is shifting toward Poland, argues French academic
“France and Germany will continue to strive to remain the center of gravity in Europe,” says influential French conservative academic Guy Milliere
Central Europe needs as much ‘Polonization’ as possible
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
Poland’s ruling conservatives have proven their worth as diplomats
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
After reportedly agreeing to secretly arm Russia, is Egypt a false ally?
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
As Germany and France align with China, the US should back Central and Eastern Europe, says Polish professor
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 less America in Europe is dangerous, warns US professor
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
Union between Poland and Ukraine would be 2nd largest state in Europe, feature most powerful military, argues Foreign Policy magazine
The U.S. magazine argues that a united Poland and Ukraine could be a counterweight to the Franco-German power center in Europe
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a global whirlwind
The old post-Cold War world has ended and will not return, writes Polish political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Poland is implementing the ‘great American policy’ in relation to Russia, says Polish professor
Poland is making significant money serving as a key plank in U.S. security policy vis-à-vis Russia
Biden’s speech in Warsaw shows that Russia must be pushed out of Ukraine and completely isolated, argues Polish news editor
An adequate security structure cannot be built by merely freezing the conflict in Ukraine, argues one Polish editor
Biden has come around on Poland
U.S. President Joe Biden has, along with many others, been on a journey with regard to appreciating Poland, writes columnist Krzysztof Karnkowski
2022 showed it is time to rearm Europe
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 balance of power is changing
Europe’s power balance is shifting due to Germany’s inept politics and its tensions with Warsaw, writes Polish political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Will the EU speed up accession of Western Balkans following Russian invasion of Ukraine?
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
Poland should utilize its image in eastern Europe as a regional power
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
The center of Europe is moving eastward
Poland must place itself and Ukraine at the forefront of this realignment, writes Polish conservative commentator Jan Rokita
Civil liberties and citizenship under threat around the world due to rise of despotism
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
Nord Stream explosions mark the end of an era for Germany
Russo-German economic and geopolitical relations as we know them are coming to an end, writes political scientist Marek Cichocki
Ukraine war could finally end the Cold War and Putin’s Russia
The Cold War never ended and continues in Ukraine, argues political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland can leapfrog France and Germany as the US’ closest ally in the EU
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
WWII’s Russian-German Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact that divided up Poland still seems to exist
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
How to restore the balance of power in world politics
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
The US will lose its position in Europe if it cannot stop Germany working in favor of Russia
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: Poland is a rising power
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
Poland could be attacked sooner rather than later, geopolitical expert claims
Geopolitical strategy expert Jacek Bartosiak believes Poland is still not sufficiently prepared for potential aggression from Russia
Poland and Ukraine tied together by fate and geography
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
There is another reason France and Germany are reluctant to help Ukraine
The unwillingness of France and Germany to help Ukraine is also fueled by the fear of a more powerful Poland, writes Jacek Karnowski
Kissinger is wrong, Russia is already aligned with China and there is no reversing that, says director of Polish think tank
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
Macron and Scholz are afraid of Ukraine winning the war as their interests diverge from those of the US, UK and Central Europe
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
Ukraine in the EU would fulfill Polish dream
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
200 tanks that will build trust and confidence in Poland
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
Russia can be thrown back East, very far East
Poland faces an unprecedented opportunity to ensure its security for generations, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Polish conservative weekly Sieci
Germany secretly wants a Russian victory in Ukraine, argues prominent professor
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
Are Ukrainians and Poles closer than ever?
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
This is the time for Polish initiative
Poland now has the perfect opportunity to create a new security policy for Europe, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
New axis needed in NATO, says former Polish foreign minister
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
Getting Russia out of the superpower league
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
France and Germany need to let go of the delusions
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 must do whatever it takes to make Russia lose in Ukraine
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 will no longer be a player on the world stage
Russia’s defeat in Ukraine could lead to its downfall at home, writes Jerzy Szmit on Polish regional conservative portal Opinie.olsztyn
‘Poland doesn’t have any reason to join or escalate the war in Ukraine,’ says Polish expert
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
More Europe or a stronger Poland?
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?
Poland made the right decision on MiG-29s
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
Has the period of globalization come to an end?
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
Putin isn’t Hitler and Poland should avoid disputes between outside powers, says Polish philosopher from Warsaw University
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
War between Russia and Ukraine is likely imminent
There are growing signs that Russia could invade this week, but Putin is also exploring other options, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for Rzeczpospolita
Beijing: 14 years later
Since the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, much remains the same, writes Jan Maciejewski for Poland’s Rzeczpospolita newspaper
Poland must keep debunking Russian propaganda
We should take the offensive more often against Kremlin propaganda, writes Marcin Herman for Polish news outlet niezalezna.pl
Russia and China are fueled by their desire for revenge resulting from a sense of historical injustice
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 once again beset by an aggressive Germany and Russia
Poland is back in the interwar between Germany and an aggressive Russia, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Poland’s Sieci weekly
Poland is becoming a frontline country
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
Analysis: Lukashenko is burning his last bridge
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
Russia is losing its status as an imperial power
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
To Ukraine with love (and weapons) – commentary
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
Polish expert: Article 4 of NATO treaty must be activated immediately
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
Berlin and Paris’ diplomacy with Moscow always ends in Putin’s favor
We should not allow ourselves to be stupefied by Berlin and Paris’ diplomatic favors and capabilities, writes Stanisław Janecki
‘The weakling Biden loosened Berlin’s leash’ – Polish expert says US empowered hostile German-Russian axis
Dr. Rafał Brzeski stresses that Poland has become a lonely bastion against Russian and German expansion
Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic
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
America is receding into an ‘island strategy’
Can the West – and America in particular – still think and operate strategically in politics?
“New Concert of Europe likely” warns Polish professor
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
America sees Germany as its greatest European ally, not Central Europe
Poland must understand the special relationship between the United States and Germany, writes political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Are we witnesses to the fall of America, our modern Rome?
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
Is Poland doomed?
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
Biden’s attempt to appease Putin will fail, says Polish professor
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
Opinion: Nord Stream 2 is a double warning for Poland
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
NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan may cause turmoil in Central Asia
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
Opinion: Poland cannot leave the EU while stuck between Germany and Russia
Jagiellonian University professor and writer Andrzej Nowak believes that Poland, together with Hungary and Italy, is able to oppose the European ideological revolution
Croatia just blocked China from buying a major port. What does it mean for Central Europe?
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
Polish foreign policy turns to China as it finally begins playing on ‘two political pianos’
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’
How George Soros is trying to create a new kind of human – Homo Soros
Soros’ global agenda has deeply permeated political discourse – inside the White House, the Vatican and the EU
Quo Vadis Pax Americana?
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
Opinion: Germany is counting on a Joe Biden win to re-assert itself as one of the US’s most important allies
Berlin would very much like for the times of Barack Obama to return to transatlantic relations, writes philosopher and political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Russia will interpret a ‘reset’ by the US as sign of weakness, argues US think tank
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
Coup in Poland: Moscow, Berlin and other foreign powers attempting to overthrow Polish government
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
Opinion: Kissinger promotes the Western liberal order during coronavirus crisis
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
France, Russia, the EU, and Germany want to weaken Poland, says influential Polish writer
Poland is once again under threat of being partitioned by the dominating powers of the world, says writer and theater director Antoni Libera
China’s new world order threat
It is not only about 5G networks.
Nord Stream 2: symbol of a marginalized Central Europe
Russia is getting its way with Nord Stream 2.
Europe in a changing world
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.
Poland between America and China
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.
Broken balance of liberal order
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 world order is changing
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.
Moving from Fukuyama to Huntington
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.
Poland’s bipolar disorder
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.
Friedman warns of EU falling apart
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”.
Andrzej Duda: Poland is gaining power
“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 end of the world as we know it
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.
Together with Duda, Trump wants to change Europe
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.
Macron wants to include Russia in European defense
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.
Poland in the new world order
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.