RUSSIA MONITOR MONTHLY 05/2021

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Parallel security struggles: Poland and South Korea’s linked geopolitical niches and Poland’s stake in Korean reunification

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.

Zoran Milanović: Croatia’s ‘New Old’ President – Post-Election Interview with Matija Horvat

Zoran Milanović: Croatia’s ‘New Old’ President – Post-Election Interview with Matija Horvat

Over the past year, Croatia has undergone an election marathon, featuring parliamentary, European, and presidential elections. The second round of the presidential election, held on January 12, resulted in a victory for Zoran Milanović. To explore the post-election domestic landscape and Croatia’s role in a rapidly changing world, we invited Matija Horvat, an expert from the Croatian think tank Centre for Public Policy and Economic Analysis.

Found in Translation Awards

Found in Translation Awards

The Polish Book Institute’s Found in Translation Award recognizes translators that built a bridge between Polish writers and English-speaking audiences to increase the international value of the Polish literary language.

Green Deal is a Bad Deal?

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?

The Paradox of Russian Disinformation in the Visegrád Group Countries

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.

Distraction and delegitimization: Disinformation as the ultimate means to frame a false bogeyman out of the democratic opposition

Distraction and delegitimization: Disinformation as the ultimate means to frame a false bogeyman out of the democratic opposition

The recent attacks on Michal Šimečka, leader of Progressive Slovakia party, highlight a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting opposition, media, and civil society in Slovakia. By turning Šimečka into a scapegoat, the government distracts from its own missteps, using fabricated narratives to demonize dissent and suppress public scrutiny.

Modern Poland: Innovation and Community

Modern Poland: Innovation and Community

Poland is a country with a rich history and culture, deeply rooted in history, while also embracing innovation and modernity. Poland’s historical and cultural heritage has set the stage for many contemporary advancements, with the Polish community and diaspora playing a significant role in shaping the nation’s identity and contributing to global progress in music, the arts, science, education and technology.

Seen from the ground: The long-lasting military and geopolitical confrontation between Iran and Israel witnessed by a reporter in Lebanon and Syria

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.

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