Author(s): Marcel H. Van Herpen / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: crises; covid-19; war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
In a crisis situation nothing is certain. We all share the unpleasant feeling that we are slowly losing the firm ground beneath our feet. And this crisis mood colours also our view of the future. Yet, there are actors who consciously and willingly cause crisis situations with the intention to profit from the ensuing chaos.
Author(s): Basil Kerski / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
The war in Ukraine reminds us that the peaceful civic revolutions of 1989–91 have not yet been completed. Today Vladimir Putin is once again trying to stop Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity and reverse its dynamics. He is also the co-creator of a new nationalistic populism in Europe and the United States. The main goal of this movement is to destroy civic culture and solidarity among people.
Author(s): Filip Kostelka / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: Europy; democracy;
Like their predecessors in the 1920s and 1930s, today’s populists understand that by dividing society and delegitimising their adversaries, they can get away with blatant violations of the democratic rules. They aim to fuel discontent and toxic polarisation, which transform public debate into tribal wars.
The EU economy may not be in the best shape, but Ukraine will not be abandoned
Author(s): LESIA DUBENKO / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has dramatically exacerbated Kyiv’s dependence on the West to keep the economy afloat. Ukraine’s finance ministry estimates that in 2022, 38.6 per cent of the country’s budget came from external donors in grants and credits while Ukraine’s GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund, contracted by a third.
The easy times are behind us, but we are not giving up
Author(s): Iwona Reichardt / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Poland responded generously to the mass inflowof refugees from Ukraine as Russia invaded in February last year. However, the need for help continues with every day of the war. While times are indeed hard for the country’s army of volunteers, they are determined to continue aiding people in their time of need.
Russian infrastructure attacks aim to create humanitarian crisis
Author(s): Maciej Zaniewicz / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Since October 2022, Russia has been carrying out massive missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in order to force a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Temporary breaks in the electricity supply have become an everyday reality. Yet, a lengthy blackout poses a threat to the lives of millions of people and needs to be counteracted at all costs. Ukrainians continue to adapt to these difficult circumstances.
Author(s): ISABELLE DE POMMEREAU / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
The Ukraine War Environmental Consequences Work Groupcame together in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.The group brings together experts and journalists from aroundthe world focused on the situation in the region. Their goalsare to raise awareness about the war’s environmental damage,lay the groundwork for a sustainable reconstruction ofwar-torn Ukraine, and prevent the war from being usedas an excuse to put climate issues on the back-burner.
Author(s): Kinga Anna Gajda / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
A nuclear threat which induces the fear of even
a possible attack can serve as the perfect bogeyman. Vladimir Putin knows this all too well. Thus, he uses it to generate hysteria among western societies. As of now, he is at least partially successful.
North Macedonia in the crosshairs of Russian propaganda
Author(s): JOVAN GJORGOVSKI / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: North Macedonia; Russian propaganda;
North Macedonia may not be the first country that comes to mind when discussing Russian propaganda. Despite this, the small Balkan state continues to grapple with consistent efforts by the Kremlin to influence domestic politics. Such campaigns are ultimately designed to challenge the nation’s continued desire to further integrate with the West through EU membership.
War at the border, protests at home - Pressure mounts on Moldova
Author(s): WILLIAM FLEESON / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: Moldova; war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
The economic and political situation in Moldova, the small country to Ukraine’s southwest, remains tenable at best. While the country’s President Maia Sandu has shown resolve and used the situation to pursue the European path, not all Moldovans support her politics – especially those directly affected by the economic and energy crisis.
How Hungary’s Russia
connection undermines
EU support for Ukraine
Author(s): GABRIELA GREILINGER / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Budapest’s readiness to block military andfinancial aid to Kyiv, delay EU sanctions againstRussia and its outspoken criticism thereof are creatingserious repercussions for the EU’s image as a foreignpolicy actor vis-á-vis Russia. These issues furtherindicate deep divisions among member states and callinto question European unity. They also reveal oneof the EU’s most discussed weaknesses, namely, itsinability to speak with one voice in foreign policy.
Georgia’s strong economic performance comes at a heavy price
Author(s): Mackenzie Baldinger / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: Georgia; war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Since February 24th 2022, Georgia’s economic ties and dependence regarding Russia have markedly increased, leading to heavy criticism of the Georgian Dream-led government about its lack of transparency around ties to Russian business interests. Most obvious among these concerns are those centred on the party’s founder, Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire and former prime minister who made his fortune in Russia before entering Georgian politics.
Puzzles of an extremely difficult level -
The post-war recovery of Ukraine
Author(s): Maciej Makulski / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Soon after it became clear that Russia’s brutal aggression on Ukraine was nowhere near the rapid military campaign it had hoped to be, the international debate on the reconstruction of Ukraine started. Backtracking through the focal points of this debate gives us a clue as to where the primary financial and non-financial obstacles lie.
A Marshall Plan for Ukraine should prioritise harm done to humans, not buildings
Author(s): MAKSYM POPOVYCH / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
The human cost of an armed conflict producesthe most damaging and long-lasting societal consequences. Unlike residential buildings or infrastructure, which can be rebuilt through various forms of financial aid, human suffering cannot be remedied by financial assistance alone. Any discussion of a Marshall Plan for Ukraine needs to have a strong element of reparations forall those victims harmed during this past year.
The ongoing process of de-Sovietisation in Eastern Europe
Author(s): NINO CHANADIRI / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 01+02 (55)/2023
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
The war in Ukraine strengthened the de-Sovietisation process already taking place in Eastern Europe. It has pushed states to further remove the remnants of the Soviet past, including monuments, which are believed to have ideological symbolism and play a significant role in shaping collective identity.
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Had Moscow used cyber operations to substitute kinetic operations in February 2022, we would have seen a full-blown cyber war instead of a conventional invasion. In fact, the consequences of the pre-war period were modest and most of the actions taken seemed to be rushed or poorly planned. Russia failed to achieve its strategic objectives using cyber operations and the Kremlin concluded that its only option was to launch a military campaign.
The Idea of Protecting People at Risk of Exclusion. A Study of the Activities of the Stocznia Foundation under the CAMI and Lokator Programs
Author(s): Krzysztof Kądzielski / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 3/2022
Keywords: societal security; social safety; third sector; NGOs; society; social exclusion; protection of the elderly
This paper aims to answer the following research question: Through what activities the Stocznia Foundation ensures the activation and safety of people at risk of exclusion? Given the growing number of social groups at risk of exclusion (mainly the elderly, the homeless, those at risk of homelessness or the lonely), the Stocznia Foundation responds by conducting research aimed at identifying social needs. Its actions help restore the meaning of life to these groups, as well as re-establish themselves in society. As an aid institution, this non-governmental organization provides services in the areas that contribute to building a conscious, safe and wise society, actively involved in working for the common good. As an integral part of the CAMI and Lokator projects, the Stocznia Foundation cooperates with other NGOs and organizations for the development of innovation and science.
Effect of introduction of German and Hungarian bank levies on banks’ risk-taking behavior
Author(s): Karolina Puławska / Language(s): English
/ Issue: 1/2023
Keywords: bank levy; credit quality; banks; regulations; taxation;
Policymakers introduce bank levies (BLs) to reduce the probability of crises. In this study, we evaluate the effects of the Hungarian and German BLs implemented in 2010 and 2011, respectively, on the banks’ risk-taking behavior. Our analysis compares two completely different BL designs. The German BL is designed to increase as banks’ total liabilities increase, while the Hungarian BL is assessed on total assets. The results unambiguously demonstrate that a BL on assets increases banks’ credit risk. The results of analyzing the influence that introducing BLs has had on the German banking sector demonstrate that BL on liabilities decreases banks’ credit risk. An improved understanding of the impact of regulation on the risky activity of EU banks is very important for a wide range of financial market participants, including borrowers, shareholders regulators and supervisors, especially during turbulent times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war in Ukraine.
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