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What the US Can Learn from Poland’s Election Strategy
From Warsaw to Washington: Reproductive rights and youth voters in the 2024 Election
Poland’s recent parliamentary elections offer crucial lessons for Kamala Harris’s campaign. By focusing on issues like reproductive rights and youth engagement – key elements of Poland’s opposition success – Harris could galvanise pivotal voter groups in swing states.
Read moreThe Illusion of Peace Negotiations: Why Russia’s War of Aggression Has No Clear End
Yet there remains a path to success for Ukraine and the West
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues the notion of peace negotiations offers little clarity amid shifting statements and strategic posturing from both Kyiv and Moscow.
Read moreTusk Visits Moldova: The Secrets Of Poland’s EUCO Presidency
Democratic Security Outlook 2024: 9-15 September
Enlargement will be the priority for Poland’s European Council Presidency. Prime Minister Donald Tusk made that very clear during his visit to Moldova last week – a country that provides an ideal opportunity to make tangible accession progress This will be in contrast to the inactivity and frequent controversies of...
Read moreWhoever Controls the Narrative of the Slovak National Uprising, Controls Slovakia’s Future – COMMENTARY
Far-right and nationalist narratives usurp the commemoration of the fight against fascism
Fico’s populist government in Slovakia is uniting conflicting ideologies under a nationalist banner, using the symbolic power of the 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising against fascist and Nazi forces to shape the political narrative.
Read moreThe EU’s Big Tech Battle: Central and Eastern Europe as a Digital Sovereignty Battleground
Can Europe’s new regulations balance freedom and security?
CEE is caught in a contradictory battle for digital sovereignty. Countries like Poland, Hungary and Slovakia are fiercely regulating some tech giants while allowing others, like Telegram, to operate freely — revealing a selective approach that challenges the EU’s push for a unified digital strategy.
Read moreLaw and Justice Election Fraud: What Next From CEE’s Civil Society Oppressors?
Democratic Security Outlook 2024: 2-8 September
Poland’s Law and Justice Party is set to lose tens of millions of euros for improper use of campaign funds. At the same time, Viktor Orbán plans to change election rules in Hungary and Robert Fico continues to undermine anti-corruption and decision-making processes in Slovakia. The question now is not...
Read moreEurope Wants Business to Drive the New Green Deal
Can Europe keep pace with global green industry leaders?
The European Union faces a pivotal moment as it navigates political challenges, green energy transitions, and the economic realities of the Green Deal.
Read moreChina’s Strategic Ambitions and Ukraine: A Balancing Act Amidst Global Shifts
Forging a balanced relationship with China is vital to Ukraine’s economic recovery
Ukraine hopes to build a strategic relationship with China by carefully balancing economic collaboration and diplomatic nuances.
Read moreEnter Kaja Kallas as the EU Expands Its Powers from Health to Defence
Expect more crisis-driven evolution in the next five years of the EU
The European Union, once a passive executive body, is now a proactive force shaping policies in health and defence. Driven by crises like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the Commission is expanding its powers and pushing for greater European integration. With new Commissioners taking the helm, the EU’s...
Read moreDoom Scrolling in the Age of Volatility
Navigating fear in uncertain times
In an era of heightened volatility and constant media fear-mongering, it’s crucial to navigate the noise and maintain optimism to support economic growth and resilience.
Read moreModi’s Poland Visit Ushers in Military Alliance and Democratic Solidarity
A strategic partnership 70 years in the making
After 45 years, India’s Prime Minister Modi visits Poland, marking a renewed strategic partnership between two nations with rising global influence.
Read moreThe Real Purpose of Fico’s Cultural War in Slovakia – QUICK TAKE
Far-right minister’s purge of cultural leadersd distracts from dismantling of anti-corruption forces
Slovakia’s cultural sector faces a nationalist overhaul under Minister Martina Šimkovičová, as Prime Minister Robert Fico leverages this shift to solidify kleptocratic power.
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EU Values Foresight from the Visegrad Four Civil Society Leaders
This report analyses the various outcomes of the upcoming EP elections as well as the formation of the new commission on democracy and the global position of the European Union. It systematically examines internal and external challenges, mapping EU responses to safeguard democratic resilience and electoral processes.
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