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Point of View | | Marek Menkiszak

Russias best enemy Russian policy towards the United States in Putins era

Relations between Russia and the United States are characterised by an asymmetry against Russia, whose expectations vis-à-vis the US remain unmet. The dynamics of Russia’s policy towards the US in the last sixteen years has been one of…
OSW Commentary | | Artur Ciechanowicz

AfD – the alternative for whom

When in 2013 a group of professors of economics founded Alternative for Germany (AfD) it seemed that the name of the new grouping was exaggerated.
Analyses | | Artur Ciechanowicz

The Schulz effect – the German Social Democrats are gaining popularity

Three polls conducted since Martin Schulz was chosen as the SPD’s candidate for chancellor suggest that this choice has significantly boosted support for this party.
Analyses | | Kamil Frymark

Germany Steinmeiers active presidency

Germany’s Federal Assembly will elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) as president on 12 February. He will replace Joachim Gauck.  
Analyses | | Tadeusz Iwański

Ukraine a record year for Naftogaz

For the first time in its independent history, Ukraine did not buy any gas directly from Russia, thus reducing its imports by about 32%.
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Russia strengthens its border with Belarus

On 7 February, an order from the head of the Russian Federal Security Service came into force, establishing a border security zone along the border with Belarus.
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…
Analyses | | Anna Kwiatkowska

Germany the SPD has a stronger influence on foreign policy

On 27 January, deputy chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who had up till then served as the minister for the economy, was nominated minister of foreign affairs.
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Turkey and the United Kingdom cooperation without Brussels

On 28 January, during British Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit to Ankara, an agreement was reached on the establishment of a joint working group responsible for the negotiation of a bilateral free-trade agreement.
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk

Escalation of tension in the Donbas

The most intense armed clashes between separatists and Ukrainian government forces since the beginning of this year have taken place in Avdiyivka.