Russia Monitor Monthly 7/23
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The Iran-Haftar links in Libya
Dr Ali Bakeer analyzes the potential connections between the current commander of the Tobruk-based Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
WI Daily News – European Council summit on 17 -18 July
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
British 5G network without the involvement of Huawei
On July 14 the British government decided to exclude the Chinese company Huawei from the possibility of co-creating the national 5G telecommunications network. Under the new regulations, the purchase of Huawei’s 5G equipment will be completely banned as of December 31, 2020.
Water Shortage in Crimea: Russia May Make a New Move Against Ukraine
Moscow may decide on a military option to gain control of water for the peninsula, Ukrainian military officers say. Of course, that is nothing but a Russian excuse.
WI Daily News – Polish and German Ministers of Defence met in Warsaw
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
WI Daily News – 610th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
The strategic partnership between China and Russia at the time of the pandemic
Relations between the PRC and the Russian Federation in the 2010-2020 decade have clearly strengthened, prompting some observers to conclude that they have achieved the status of an informal military alliance. However, how has the strategic partnership of both countries been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Warsaw Institute’s expert on the presidential elections for LRT
Paweł Pawłowski, expert from the Warsaw Institute, made comments on the results of the presidential elections in Poland for the Lithuanian public television LRT, including their impact for the region and Polish foreign policy.
WI Daily News – The second phase of Defender-Europe 20 commenced today
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
Beijing’s influence on journalists
A report entitled “The China Story: Reshaping the World’s Media” was published at the end of June. It presents data from surveys conducted among international journalists working in China. They point to attempts to influence their work and texts on the situation in the Middle Kingdom as well as to the use of soft power.
Supporters of the Baltic Fund project
We encourage you to back the Baltic Fund. We address mainly state officials, experts, scholars, journalists, representatives of non-governmental organizations, as well as any person taking an interest in the initiative.
WI Daily News – Polish Foreign Minister visited Madrid
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
Who is afraid of Poland’s alliance with the US?
At the end of 2022, when the Yamal contract expires, Poland will become independent from Russia in terms of energy. It will strengthen our independence and security even more. This is possible thanks to the alliance with the United States.
Bregancon Program: France’s Macron Tilts Towards Russia
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has placed French-Russian rapprochement in limbo for roughly six months following its official kickoff in August 2019 during a meeting at the Fort de Bregancon, a summer residence of the president of France. But now the whole process is gaining momentum.
WI Daily News – Polish Foreign Minister and Slovak Minister of Defence met in Warsaw
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
Iraq: Security Sector Reform regarding paramilitary units
The degrees to which the various paramilitary groups, namely from the Popular Mobilisation Forces, or ‘al-Hashd ash-Shaabi’, have been merged with or maintain autonomy within the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) has a direct relation to the de facto political situation in the Iraqi parliament.
WI Daily News – 70th anniversary of Polish – Mongolian diplomatic relations
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
WI Daily News – V4 Foreign Ministers met in Wadowice
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
Putin Signs Decree on Constitutional Changes After Falsified “Plebiscite”
Russia’s constitutional amendments came into force on July 4. Putin signed the decree two days after the Central Election Commission announced the final results of a national vote. Its outcome might have gone in line with what Kremlin senior officials could expect.
Online Debate: A Balkan future of the Eastern Partnership
The Warsaw Institute Review has the honor to announce the upcoming expert event „A Balkan future of the Eastern Partnership ” on Wednesday, July 8 at 8 PM (CET)!
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