Programs / Special Reports

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.

Meloni’s Italy presidency at the G7 – a rebirth of Western unity?
The first two years of the Italian prime minister’s rule were largely devoted to activity in the international arena. Meloni is trying to present herself as a stable, reliable and independent partner to both her own citizens and other governments, ending the era of chaos and frequent collapses of subsequent cabinets.

The Paradox of Russian Disinformation in the Visegrád Group Countries
Despite their extensive experience with Russian disinformation, the countries of the Visegrád Group remain highly vulnerable to the Kremlin’s influence operations. This region, historically dominated by the Soviet Union and acutely aware of the associated threats, serves as a voice of reason within the European Union and NATO. However, this position also makes it a prime target of Putin’s narrative warfare.

Seen from the ground: The long-lasting military and geopolitical confrontation between Iran and Israel witnessed by a reporter in Lebanon and Syria
After the pogroms of October 7, 2023 and the humiliation suffered on that occasion by Israeli intelligence, the Jewish state has launched a military and political campaign outside its borders to redraw the geopolitical balance throughout the region and eliminate what the Jewish authorities believe to be the main threats to their security.

Ukraine, the War, and the collective West, what’s next?
The stakes this year are as high as it gets for Ukraine, as challenges arise on the front, behind the front, and on the international arena as well as if it weren’t already enough…

The Greenhill Approach and the Taxology of Instrumentalized Migration in the Belarusian Migration Crisis
The deliberate use of migration as a geopolitical instrument has attracted a lot of attention lately, especially when viewed via Kelly M. Greenhill’s taxonomy of engineered migration. This complex phenomenon shows how states and non-state actors control migratory patterns to achieve political, territorial, and military goals.