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Analyses | | Andrzej Kohut

Trumps further appointments a peace plan for Ukraine and the threat of a tariff increase

In the last days of November, Donald Trump tapped further candidates for positions in his new administration. The nomination of retired General Keith Kellogg as US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia suggests that although the new…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota, Andrzej Wilk, Witold Rodkiewicz

The successful offensive of the Syrian opposition forces an opportunity for Turkey and a challenge for Russia

Since 27 November, opposition forces in Syria have been continuing their offensive, successfully pushing out government troops from Aleppo and Kurdish forces from Tall Rifaat. As a result, several Iranian and Russian outposts have been…
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Georgia violent protests and signs of erosion in the ruling camp

Since 28 November, protests have been ongoing in several Georgian cities. They were triggered by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announcement that Georgia will not commence EU accession talks until 2028 (see ‘Georgia is suspending its EU…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Equipment problems in the Ukrainian army Day 1014 of the war

OSW Commentary | | Michał Bogusz

Acceptance regardless of the costs Chinas stance on the Russia–North Korea alliance

The increasingly intensive cooperation between Russia and North Korea since September 2023 poses a significant threat to the US-led security system in East Asia. By fostering this partnership, Moscow is creating a new axis of international…
OSW Commentary | | Joanna Hyndle-Hussein

Lithuania is losing people without a fight

Lithuania ranks among the world’s top ten fastest-depopulating countries.[1] Throughout over three decades of independence, its population has dramatically decreased by over 800,000 people. The current population stands at just 2.8 million…
Analyses | | Michał Kędzierski

Germany dark clouds over the mechanism designated to support the construction of new gas power plants

On 25 November, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) submitted an updated bill regarding the mechanism designated to provide financial support for the construction of new dispatchable power plants (Power…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota

Austria the end of direct gas supplies from Gazprom 

On 16 November, Russia’s Gazprom Export ceased supplying gas to Austria’s OMV under a long-term contract. Its terms envisioned the delivery of around 5 TWh of gas (0.5 bcm) monthly till 2040. The cessation of supplies follows the OMV’s win…
Analyses | | Kamil Całus

Romania after the parliamentary election a shift to the right

In the parliamentary election held in Romania on 1 December, the centre-left Social Democratic Party (PSD), which co-formed the ruling coalition, secured the largest share of the vote, gaining 22.4% in the Senate election and 22.1% in the…
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Georgia is suspending its EU integration process

On 28 November, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Georgia would not initiate accession talks with the EU until 2028. During this time, the country will also refuse to accept any EU funds, as “European politicians and…