Challenges faced by Poland and NATO following the Ankara Summit: Expert seminar at the Institute of Central Europe

9 July 2026

Challenges faced by Poland and NATO following the Ankara Summit: Expert seminar at the Institute of Central Europe

On 9 July 2026, the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) hosted a closed expert seminar on the challenges facing Poland’s security policy and the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance following the NATO Summit in Ankara. The seminar provided an opportunity for an in-depth discussion of the key challenges confronting NATO amid a rapidly evolving security environment. Topics...

More →

9 July 2026

Jakub Olchowski takes part in debate on the future of Polish-Ukrainian economic cooperation

On 8 July 2026, a debate title A Common Future: Poland and Ukraine in the European Single Market was held in Lublin, focusing on the prospects for Polish-Ukrainian economic cooperation in the context of Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and its gradual incorporation into the European Single Market. The event featured Dr Jakub Olchowski, an analyst at the Institute of...

More →

9 July 2026

IEŚ Co-organises discussion on the future of regional cooperations

The Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) co-organised a meeting bridging together representatives of international institutions, diplomats, and members of the academic community to discuss regional cooperation and the importance of international initiatives in strengthening democratic resilience. The event was attended by Dr Spasimir Domaradzki, an analyst at IEŚ, who represented...

More →

Eastern Team

IEŚ Commentaries 1656

8 July 2026

Michał Paszkowski - Eastern Team

Effectiveness of Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil and fuel infrastructure

Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil and fuel infrastructure are no longer limited to isolated sabotage or military operations; they are now producing measurable economic and organisational effects. A series of attacks on refineries, fuel depots, transhipment terminals, and elements of transmission infrastructure have led to reduced operations at some facilities, disruptions in...

More →

Eastern Team

8 July 2026

- Eastern Team

Jakub Bornio on developments in Hungary following Peter Magyar’s rise to power

In an interview with Polish Radio for Foreign Audiences, Dr Jakub Bornio, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ), argued that the change of government in Hungary does not represent a fundamental shift in the country’s foreign policy. He noted that relations with Ukraine will continue to be shaped largely by issues related to the protection of the Hungarian...

More →

Eastern Team

6 July 2026

- Eastern Team

Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik takes part in the 8th Polish-German Roundtable on Eastern Europe

From 30 June to 1 July, the 8th Polish-German Roundtable on Eastern Europe was held in Wojnowice, bringing together representatives of think tanks, diplomatic services, and research institutions from Poland and Germany. The discussions focused on regional cooperation, security, and the future of policy toward Eastern Europe. Dr hab. Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, an analyst at the...

More →

Eastern Team

IEŚ Commentaries 1652

2 July 2026

Michał Paszkowski - Eastern Team

European Union Sanctions on Russian Natural Gas Supplies in the Context of the Security of Central European Countries

The entry into force of successive EU restrictions on imports of Russian natural gas is intended to complete the process of phasing out supplies from Russia and to permanently reshape the structure of the European market for this commodity. The REPowerEU regulation, adopted in early 2026, provides for a gradual phase-out of imports: from a ban on concluding new contracts, through...

More →

Eastern Team

25 June 2026

- Eastern Team

International CEI and IEŚ Conference at the University of Warsaw

On 23 June 2026, the University of Warsaw hosted the international academic conference “Building Resilience Through Sharing Democratic Experiences: A CEI Appraisal”, co-organized by the Institute of Central Europe, the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw, and the Central European Initiative (CEI). The conference marked the 30th...

More →

Eastern Team

IEŚ Commentaries 1647

24 June 2026

Jakub Olchowski - Eastern Team

Ukraine’s Growing Importance as a “Security Provider”

The war with Russia has transformed not only the Ukrainian armed forces but also Ukraine’s position in the European security system. Thanks to the dynamic development of its defence industry, military technologies, and unique experience gained on the battlefield, Ukraine is increasingly positioning itself not as a recipient of Western aid, but as a partner capable of...

More →

Eastern Team

22 June 2026

- Eastern Team

On Resilience and National Security: IEŚ at the Forum in Wyryki

On 19 June 2026, the Second Eastern Poland Security Forum took place in Wyryki (Lublin Voivodeship). The Institute of Central Europe was represented by Dr. Grzegorz Gil, Director of IEŚ, and Dr. Jakub Olchowski, an IEŚ analyst. The forum brought together representatives of central and local government, uniformed services, academia, civil society organizations, and local...

More →