Programs / Special Reports
The Phenomenon of the Forgotten State: Poland’s Distinct Position Within the Developed World
It has been more than 75 years since the Korean Peninsula was separated. For the last decades, the wish for normalizing the inter-Korean relations and the possibility of reunification have crossed the mind of some South Korean leaders. In the early 2000s, upon the incentive of normalizing their relations with North Korea, South Korea took inspiration from the German Ostpolitik in the development of the Sunshine Policy .
Korean Unification From A European Perspective: Lessons From Poland And Europe Supporting Korea In Its Path Towards Unification
As part of the Korea Monitor project, Warsaw Institute – together with dozens of experts, researchers, and journalists from Europe and the Republic of Korea – engaged in discussions, analysis, and knowledge exchange to highlight the lessons Europe can share. By presenting best practices and accumulated experience, the report explores potential processes that could support the Korean people on their way toward unification.
The long way home: Insights from European integration for the Korean peninsula
Despite the significant cultural, historical, and geopolitical differences between Korea and Europe, the European integration experience provides a wealth of knowledge about how highly divided societies can come together. European nations’ journey from conflict to cooperation highlights the value of shared norms and the strength of institutions.
Demography and Unification Challenges: Population Decline as a Fundamental Factor in Korean Reunification Strategic Planning
As both South and North Korea’s populations are significantly declining, the demographic crisis is currently a primary issue in Korea’s unification discourse. While military, diplomatic, and huma nitarian issues have dominated strategic planning for a unified Korea, the demographic crisis neces sitates a more in-depth focus.
The lessons of the Ostpolitik and successive Sunshine Policies in modern inter-Korean relationships
It has been more than 75 years since the Korean Peninsula was separated. For the last decades, the wish for normalizing the inter-Korean relations and the possibility of reunification have crossed the mind of some South Korean leaders. In the early 2000s, upon the incentive of normalizing their relations with North Korea, South Korea took inspiration from the German Ostpolitik in the development of the Sunshine Policy .
Maintaining National Identity Through Division: What Korea May Learn from Poland
When political borders divide nations, national identity often becomes the invisible thread that holds the promise of reunification together, or on the contrary, the force that cements permanent separation.
Korean Reunification Efforts Amidst Rising Global Tensions and South Korean Presence in Central and Eastern Europe
The idea of reunification between North and South Korea seems to be stalled amidst recent global tensions, with North Korea doubling down on their cooperation with Russia while South Korea deepens ties with Central Eastern Europe.
From contributing to peaceful future of the Korean Peninsula to expanding economic relations with CEE: The South Korean nuclear energy boom as an opportunity
In the past few years, Republic of Korea (ROK) has been experiencing a surge in both economic and political support of the field of nuclear energy, which resulted into its boom and the launching of a number of projects both domestically and also as an investment opportunity abroad. Such a powerful source of energy will contribute to finally reaching ROK’s energy independence in the future.
Parallel security struggles: Poland and South Korea’s linked geopolitical niches and Poland’s stake in Korean reunification
Recently, Warsaw and Seoul have been busy as ever. Earlier this month, Poland and South Korea signed a major security agreement that expanded cooperation between the two countries not only on the security and political fronts, but also in the economic and cultural spheres as well, un derscoring the deep connections between the two countries that have blossomed since 2013.
Czech-Polish Forum – Year 2024: Interparliamentary Security Academy Policy Report
The Czech Republic and Poland have a long-standing history of collaboration that has grown from the establishment of diplomatic relations into a strong partnership across economic, cultural, and security domains.
Green Deal is a Bad Deal?
Climate change is an undeniable scientific fact with profound implications for ecosystems, economies, and societies. As nations grapple with this challenge, the European Union has positioned itself as a global leader through its ambitious European Green Deal. But is this vision sustainable in practice?
Awaiting the New Republican Order: Seizing Power in Times of Turmoil
With Donald Trump’s electoral victory, Republicans are poised to renew their bid to reshape the nation’s political and social elite.
Three Seas Partnership Special Report
The Three Seas Partnership Project is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering cooperation among institutions and experts from the Three Seas countries, with a focus on enhancing collaboration between the nations of Central and Eastern Europe.
The Dynamics of contemporary Czech-Polish Relations
Czech-Polish relations are a key element of regional policy in Central Europe, not only from the perspective of bilateral cooperation, but also in the context of broader cooperation within the Visegrad Group (V4) and the European Union.
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