Issue 2019 Archives - The Warsaw Institute Review

On September 22, 2018, the FTSE Russell and STOXX index agencies reclassified the Polish capital market to Developed Market Status – a capital market ‘Champions League’. Considering the annual perspective,…

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On Democracy in Poland

November 30, 2019

This autumn’s parliamentary election in Poland was, above all, a success of democracy. Evidence of this success can be seen in the mobilization of the electorate, the high turnout, as…

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Are Czechs Russophiles?

November 30, 2019

In the public domain, Czechs are considered one of the more pro-Russian nations in Europe. Upon closer inspection, however, this portrait is not so black and white. Indeed, pro-Russian sentiments…

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The demographic future of Eastern Europe

November 30, 2019

The demographic outlook for Eastern Europe has a bittersweet taste. The region may suffer considerably from low fertility rates, but it may manage to get around the biggest changes associated…

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Communist China

November 30, 2019

In 1991, saw its first fully free elections – since the end of World War II – to the Sejm and the Senate, the lower and upper houses of the…

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US or EU? Is there a strategic partnership dilemma for Norway?

November 30, 2019

The US has been a traditional ally of Norway for 70 years as well as its main guarantor of security. Despite the fact that both countries share a strong bond…

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Afghanistan’s Chance

November 30, 2019

It might not feel like it from the headlines, but Afghanistan is ready for peace. The circumstances and timing will never be absolutely perfect. Certain dynamics may be pressuring a…

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Turkey’s invasion of Syria and its consequences for Europe

November 30, 2019

Turkey’s invasion of North and East Syria has exposed the powerlessness of European countries, which, in spite of establishing a common position, have been unable to take any effective action.…

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Survive “Islamic State”: A Geopolitical Study on Iraq

November 30, 2019

It is impossible to discuss the situation in the Middle East –– from social, economic, military, or, broadly speaking, geopolitical perspectives –– without taking into account the war with ISIL.…

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Three Seas Gas Initiative. Is it possible?

November 30, 2019

Natural gas trade is possibly the most promising area for cooperation within the entire Three Seas Initiative. The infrastructure currently under construction will be an important factor in the further…

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