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OSW Studies | | Rafał Sadowski

The aftermath of the crisis An overhaul of Ukraines banking sector

In 2014–2016, Ukraine’s banking sector was affected by what has proven to be the most serious crisis in its modern history. Almost half of the banks went bankrupt and the losses incurred by the state and banking sector clients was in…
OSW Studies | | Andrzej Wilk

The best army Ukraine has ever had Changes in Ukraines armed forces since the Russian aggression

The war in the Donbas shaped the Ukrainian army. It helped its soldiers gain awareness and motivation. It also forced the administration of the Ukrainian ministry of defence and the government to adapt the structure – for the first time…
OSW Studies | | Szymon Kardaś

A region with special needs The Russian Far East in Moscows policy

Although in the 1990s the Russian Far East was not an important region in Russian central government’s internal policy, when Vladimir Putin assumed the presidency it was declared strategically significant.
Point of View | | Jolanta Darczewska, Piotr Żochowski

Active measures Russias key export

The remarks presented in this paper show the complexity and multi-dimensionality of the techniques referred to as ‘active measures’. The renaissance of this question currently observable today has called their role in causing crises into…
Point of View | | Jakub Jakóbowski

The drifting of Chinas reforms Economic policy during Xi Jinpings first term

The slackening pace of important economic reforms, as well as the stimulus measures taken in response to the 2008 crisis to boost investments, have all led to a huge build-up of debt and created imbalances in the Chinese economy, including…
OSW Studies | | Szymon Kardaś

At crossroads Current problems of Russias gas sector

The Russian gas sector has found itself in a difficult situation. The mounting challenges and problems are primarily the consequence of the sector’s politicisation, the growing rivalry between Gazprom and the so-called independent gas…
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.…
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 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…