With the arrival of severe frost, Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy and heating infrastructure. In an interview with Polskie Radio 24, Dr. Andrzej Szabaciuk, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, stressed that these strikes are not random—they are an important complement to operations on the front, where the situation is gradually beginning to...
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Dr. hab. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, a senior analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, appeared on the TVP Wilno programme “Wileńskie historie na gwiazdkę #2.” During the programme, she spoke about her long-standing interest in Vilnius and Lithuania, as well as her academic and analytical work on the region carried out at the Institute of Central Europe and the John Paul...
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The Institute of Central Europe and the “Brama Grodzka – Teatr NN” Centre warmly invite you to the next event in the “W Bramie o książce” series, dedicated to Damian Markowski’s book Strybki. Z AK pod skrzydła NKWD (Znak Horyzont Publishing House, Kraków 2025). 📅 23 January 2026⏰ 6:00 p.m.📍 Sala Czarna, Ośrodek “Brama Grodzka – Teatr NN”, ul. Grodzka...
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Dr. Jakub Bornio, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe in Lublin, took part in a discussion hosted by the Układ Sił magazine, focusing on both existing and potential avenues for deeper cooperation along NATO’s eastern flank and within the European Union. In his commentary, the IEŚ expert examined key security challenges and stressed the importance of close...
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In a conversation with the Polish Press Agency (PAP), Dr. hab. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik discussed the growing intensity of Russia’s hybrid activities directed at Estonia, emphasizing their long-term and systematic character. She addressed, among other issues, the integration of Estonia’s Russian-speaking minority and the role this issue plays in Russia’s destabilization...
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In the latest edition of the “Studio Wschodnie” (radio show), Tomasz Nieśpiała spoke with Dr. Andrzej Szabaciuk, senior analyst at the Institute of Central Europe in Lublin, who offered an in-depth analysis of key current developments in Central and Eastern Europe. The conversation began with the state of Polish–Ukrainian relations, including the significance of the recent...
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On Radio Lublin’s show “Studio Wschodnie”, Tomasz Nieśpiała spoke with Dr. Bartłomiej Krzysztan, Head of the Eastern Team at the Institute of Central Europe in Lublin. Their conversation focused on the complex and multi-layered history of Karabakh and the origins of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. Dr. Krzysztan guided listeners through...
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On 16 December 2025, an author event and discussion devoted to Marcin Łuniewski’s book Rosja. Od rozpadu do faszystowskiej dyktatury were held in Wrocław. The event was organized by the Prześwity publishing house and the University College of Professional Education. Jakub Bornio, senior analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, took part in the debate. During the...
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A bibliophile edition of Wenecja w Kulturze Europejskiej / Venice dans la culture européenne by Prof. Krzysztof Pomian, editorially prepared by Andrzej Peciak—Deputy Director of IEŚ for Publishing—and Dr. hab. Krzysztof Rumowski, Professor at UMCS and a collaborator of the Institute, has been featured at the prestigious World Book Design 2024–2025 exhibition in Tokyo. The...
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On 10 December 2025, the symposium “Ćwierć wieku po Giedroyciu. Polska strategia na następne dekady” (“A Quarter Century after Giedroyc: Poland’s Strategy for the Decades Ahead”) took place in Białystok. It was organized by the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Białystok (UwB) and the East Partners association, and brought together...
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Yesterday’s debate on the outcomes of the June NATO summit in The Hague offered valuable analyses and insights into the future of the Alliance, Europe’s role, and Poland’s position within the evolving security landscape. The Institute of Central Europe co-organized the event and published the policy paper that served as the basis for the discussion. The debate featured Dr....
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The UMCS Laboratory of Research on the Literary Institute in Paris and the Institute of Central Europe invite you to a promotional event for Gustaw Herling-Grudziński’s book Trzy opowiadania neapolitańskie (Tre racconti napoletani). The event will take place on 10 December at 3:00 p.m. in the Institute of Central Europe’s conference room, ul. Niecała 5, in Lublin. This...
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The NATO summit in The Hague marked an unprecedented shift: a decision to raise the required level of defense spending to a record 5% of GDP over the next decade. This further increase in commitments to military and defense financing reflects the policies pursued by Donald Trump, whose approach has significantly reshaped the functioning of the Alliance—both in its European...
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Dr. hab. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, commented for the Interia news portal on the growing problem of Belarusian smuggling balloons entering Lithuanian airspace. In recent months, hundreds of such incursions have been recorded, causing serious disruptions to air traffic, financial losses, and risks to passenger safety. She stressed...
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Dr. Jakub Olchowski was a guest of Tomasz Nieśpiała on Radio Lublin’s Studio Wschodnie program. Their discussion focused on the current political situation in Ukraine, including the corruption scandal and the resignation of Andriy Yermak, as well as the potential implications of these developments for the Ukrainian political scene. They also addressed the prospects for ending...
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On 4–5 December, Dr. habil. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik participated in the PLURILINGMEDIA conference “Media and Language Vitality”, held as part of the COST network – European Cooperation in Science and Technology. The event focused on the role of the media in supporting and developing minority and regional languages. Udostępnij
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The New Eastern Europe (NEE) portal has published an article by Dr. Piotr Oleksy, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, titled Mołdawski rząd nie może osiąść na laurach. Rosja nie zrezygnuje z prób podporządkowania kraju (The Moldovan government cannot rest on its laurels. Russia will not give up its efforts to subjugate the country). Oleksy notes that despite the...
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On 1 December, the Institute of Central Europe welcomed a delegation from the Representation of Flanders. The General Representative of Flanders in Poland and the Baltic States, Matthias De Moor, together with Tijs Verstraete, policy officer, met with the Institute’s director and staff to learn more about the Institute’s mission and activities. The discussions covered the...
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On Sunday evening at the National Library in Warsaw, the Kazimierz Moczarski History Prize—one of the most important distinctions awarded to books on the history of Poland after 1918—was presented. This year’s laureates are Dr. Sławomir Poleszak, Deputy Director of the Institute of Central Europe, and Prof. Rafał Wnuk, authors of Niezłomni czy realiści? Polskie podziemie...
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Dr. Damian Szacawa, Head of the Baltic Team at the Institute of Central Europe, delivered a guest lecture at the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in Odense, focusing on key issues related to regional security. During the event, he addressed three major areas: the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the Baltic Sea region, the challenges and...
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Dr. habil. Krzysztof Fedorowicz from the Institute of Central Europe in Lublin commented for LRT.lt on Poland’s decision to postpone the reopening of border crossings with Belarus. According to the expert, Poland’s reaction is fully justified and demonstrates close coordination with Lithuania. – The very fact of cooperation and coordination between the Polish and Lithuanian...
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On October 31, 2025, a meeting dedicated to regional cooperation in the field of security was held in Riga, organized by the Baltic Security Foundation (BSF). At the invitation of the organizers, Dr. habilit. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik from the Baltic Team of the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) participated in the event. The discussion also included students from the Bush...
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The Institute of Central Europe is the main partner of the 5th Richard Pipes Laboratory Conference of the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, titled “Imperialism, Decolonization, Agency: Historical and Political Discourses of Power in the Global East.” The event will take place on November 13–14, 2025, at the Staszic Palace in Warsaw, in an...
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On 24 October 2025 at 12:00 p.m., the National Museum in Lublin will host a discussion devoted to the current challenges and prospects in Polish–German–Ukrainian relations. The event is organized jointly by the National Museum in Lublin, the Museum of the Eastern Territories of the Former Commonwealth, and the Institute of Central Europe. The special guest will be Basil Kerski...
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In July 2025, a documentary film entitled “Ukraine and the EU – A Polish Perspective” was released, produced by Lion Lehmbecker, Tobias Pardoen, Tola Paturej, and Jakob Seul. The documentary analyses various aspects of recent Polish-Ukrainian relations and their impact on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, while also trying to answer the question of what role...
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