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OSW Studies | | Piotr Szymański, Justyna Gotkowska

Between co-operation and membership Sweden and Finlands relations with NATO

Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO would significantly improve the level of security in the Baltic Sea region in the long-term by changing the politico-military imbalance that is currently in Russia’s favour. However, it is unlikely…
OSW Studies | | Maria Domańska

Crisis in Russia The degradation of the model of economic governance

The present economic crisis in Russia is conditioned above all by political factors. The crisis is proof of a serious dysfunction of the model of economic governance which is subordinated to the government elite’s individual interests.…
OSW Studies | | Jan Strzelecki

Painful adaptation The social consequences of the crisis in Russia

The Russian economy has experienced what has proven to be the most painful crisis for society since Vladimir Putin became President of the Russian Federation for the first time. The crisis has worsened the financial situation of all…
OSW Studies | | Kamil Całus

The unfinished state 25 years of independent Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is an exceptional state. It was the only Soviet republic to proclaim independence, on 27 August 1991, in order to become part of another state, i.e. Romania, rather than building its own independent political future…
OSW Studies | | Kamil Kłysiński, Piotr Żochowski

The End Of The Myth of a brot herly Belarus Russian soft power in Belarus after 2014 the background and its manifestations

The Russian narrative on Belarus changed in 2014, when Russian expert circles and the government elite essentially redefined their perception of their Belarusian ally in the context of the conflict in Ukraine and the escalation of tensions…
OSW Studies | | Jolanta Darczewska

Russias armed forces on the information war front Strategic documents

The question about the role of the armed forces in the information space is in fact a question about the role of the factor of force in the Kremlin’s policy.
OSW Studies | | Marcin Kaczmarski

An essential partner in the background Europe in Chinas policy during the rule of Xi Jinping

Chinese elites do not treat Europe as an equal partner and are convinced that China holds the upper hand over Europe.
OSW Studies | | Szymon Kardaś

The twilight of the oil Eldorado How the activity of Russian oil companies on the EU market has evolved

It is now difficult to say that Russia is following a coherent oil strategy vis-a-vis the EU.
OSW Studies | | Katarzyna Chawryło

The altar and throne alliance The Russian Orthodox Church vs the government in Russia

The Russian Orthodox Church Moscow Patriarchate plays an essential role in the process of self-identification of the Russian people.
OSW Studies | | Kamil Całus

In the shadow of history Romanian-Moldovan relations

Romania and Moldova have developed very strong ties, resulting mainly from many years of common history, language and cultural heritage.