In the latest installment of the Intellectual Roots series, Jędrzej Jander—Senior Analyst in the Civic Studies Team and Spokesman of the Institute of Central Europe—speaks with American analyst Louis Wierenga about the strategic consequences of NATO’s enlargement in the Baltic Sea region. The discussion is anchored in a chapter authored by Louis Wierenga and published...
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Since 1994, Ukraine’s population has been in steady decline; however, a severe demographic crisis has unfolded over the past three years. Russia’s armed aggression has led to mass internal and international migration, a sharp decline in the birth rate and life expectancy, as well as increased mortality and significant changes in the distribution of the population across the...
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On 8 May 2025, the 80th anniversary of the signing of the act of unconditional surrender by Germany and its armed forces took place. On this day, Ukraine celebrated for the second time the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939–1945). The new public holiday was intended to combine two earlier traditions: Victory Day over Nazism in World War II, observed...
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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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PAST EVENTS 10 October 2025 A meeting dedicated to Ryszard Kaczmarek’s book Czy jestem Niemcem? Przesiedleńcy z Polski do RFN i NRD w latach 1950-1991 (Am I German? Refugees from Poland in the FRG and the GDR in 1950–1991). ✦ ✦ ✦ 16 October 2025 Karabakh – Between Memory and Politics. A meeting with Bartłomiej Krzysztan, the author of the book O Państwie, którego...
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On 11 December 2025, the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned. The decision followed the largest wave of social protests since 1989, which spread across the entire country. The immediate trigger for public opposition was the shape of the budget planned for the coming year. Following provocations directed at demonstrators by the leaders of GERB and DPS-NP—Boyko Borisov and...
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