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Ukraine-NATO and IP4: Do we have joint interests?

Over the past few years, NATO has begun to step out of its traditional Euro-Atlantic confines as member states and partners seek to coordinate their response to security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

Zeitenwende: perspectives from Germany and Central Europe

The concept of Zeitenwende, or “turning point,” has become a central pillar of Germany’s reorientation in foreign and security policy in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The invasion of Ukraine exposed significant gaps in Germany’s security strategy, forcing the country to confront uncomfortable realities. Initially introduced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Zeitenwende was framed as a decisive break from Germany’s post-Cold War strategic culture.

Does President Trump still want to be a winner?

The President, who positions himself as a winner, de facto allowed to outplay himself while running for quick success.

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN VULNERABILITIES ALERT TRACKER

The paper researches the vulnerabilities of the mentioned states to Russian hybrid and non-linear aggression. Additionally, the project focuses on analysing the strategies and tactics that Ukraine has effectively deployed in countering similar threats and evaluating how these countermeasures can serve as adaptable models for bolstering defense of Ukraine’s neighbouring states.

DONALD TRUMP’S MIGRATION POLICY TOWARDS MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA

Donald Trump’s statements about preparing mass deportations of illegal immigrants from the United States since the beginning of his term have been in the spotlight of Central American countries and Mexico.

EU Preparedness for external challenges: lessons learned from 1000 days of Ukraine’s resilience

The intention of this policy brief is to offer the European institutions and national governments of the EU member states some lessons on the resilience of the Ukrainian state and society, which proved to be the reason why Ukraine survived even when its larger Western partners did not believe in it in February 2022.

FIMI as part of Russian war machine: Ukraine’s fight

A key aspect of Ukraine’s situation is the need to combat hostile narratives and misinformation while maximizing the effectiveness of strategic communication tools.

Looking beyond temporary protection status for Ukrainians in the EU

For the EU, whose member states currently host over 4 million fleeing Ukrainians, elaborating a long-term strategy that will replace the current temporary protection mechanism is of critical importance.

Ukraine’s Peace Formula: global dimension and shared principles

In this publication, we aim to succinctly illustrate the global scope of Ukraine’s Peace Formula and outline the organizational framework and ongoing proposals for addressing the 10 thematic points of this initiative.

SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA AND BELARUS AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: COMPENSATORY MEASURES FOR UKRAINE

Blocking agricultural trade with Russia/Belarus could at least partly compensate for any potential or observable losses that Polish or other neighbouring farmers believe are caused by exports from Ukraine.

The trilateral initiative: How Britain, Poland and Ukraine can shape a post-war Europe

On 17th February 2022, Poland, the United Kingdom (UK) and Ukraine agreed to establish a memorandum of understanding to facilitate closer and more structured cooperation between the three countries. Four initial ideas were identified for deeper collaboration: cyber and energy security, countering disinformation, and support for the Crimea Platform.

Nuclear Blackmail of the Russian Federation

From the very beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Putin has used nuclear rhetoric to create the impression of his own invincibility and to deter any reaction from the West. Putin understands that Russia’s nuclear status opens almost endless opportunities to raise the stakes in the international arena.