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Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

In December 2023, Blue Europe published The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe. The book presents a discussion of the evolution of economic and diplomatic relations between China and CEE-NEE-SEE countries. It notes that, while relations have generally seen a surge in…

Andrea Bogoni2024-06-28

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The Current Situation of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Article written by Andrea Bogoni and Jan Normann. Interviews conducted by Jan Normann. Introduction Since the war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, Poland has emerged as a major refuge for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict. In a matter of months, hundreds of thousands of refugees entered Poland, significantly impacting…

Andrea Bogoni2024-06-27

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Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests

Originally published on the Macedonian Academic Blog "Respublica" on December 29, 2023. Disclaimer: Due to personal political standpoints, the author avoids to use the prefix “North” in reference to the country officially known as The Republic of North Macedonia after the 2018 Prespa Agreement (Final Agreement for the settlement of…

Sonja Stojadinovic2024-06-21

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Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed

Jan Normann – University of Wrocław Jan Normann is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wrocław, Poland, majoring in European Studies. Since March, he has interned at Blue Europe, serving as a Public Relations Intern. Jan is also a dedicated member of the Forum of Young Diplomats in…

Guest Author2024-06-14

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Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In January 2023, Blue Europe published an article entitled “Poland's Role in the Intermarium Idea,” authored by Henrique Horta, which discusses Poland's role in the Intermarium concept, envisioning an integration of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries between the Baltic, Black and…

Blue Europe2024-06-10

Tarnița – Lăpuștești on the Someșul Cald River in Cluj County

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China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

Elizabeth Yoneva – University of National and World Economy Elizabeth Yoneva is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (Bulgaria). She is also Vice-Dean in Scientific and Research Activity of the Faculty of International Economics and Politics. Her teaching activity and…

Guest Author2024-05-31

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French and Polish perspectives on EU security as examples of the interests of two regions of the European Union

Jan Normann - University of Wrocław Jan Normann is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wrocław, Poland, majoring in European Studies. Since March, he has interned at Blue Europe, serving as a Public Relations Intern. Jan is also a dedicated member of the Forum of Young Diplomats in…

Guest Author2024-05-24

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China’s (lack of) presence in Romania’s strategic sector: Regional outlier or historical path dependency?

Sergiu Mitrescu – New Strategy Center Sergiu Mitrescu is Program Director at the New Strategy Center and University of Birmingham graduate with an undergraduate Degree in International Relation and a Master’s Degree in Security Studies. His research covers the strategic role of energy, with a particular focus on the security…

Guest Author2024-05-17

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Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Hazla, Marceli, Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations…

Marceli W. Hazla2024-05-10

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Spain’s Incentives to Counter Russia, Support Ukraine’s NATO Accession, and Grow its Strategic Presence in Europe

Spain, has not advocated a clear position on Ukraine's NATO accession, partially out of not wanting to be the first power in Western Europe to take a stance, partially as it is not outlined as a central aspect of the Spanish strategy, but also because the conversation may appear premature…

Samuel Dempsey2024-04-26

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Drug usage in the Czech Republic and Prague: a comprehensive outlook

European trends of drug usage The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released its European Drug Report 2023, presenting a comprehensive overview of drug trends and emerging challenges in Europe. The report indicates a persistent high availability of drugs across all types and notes an increase…

Léo Portal2024-04-19

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Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe and the 2022-2023 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Mark Temnycky – Freelance journalist Mark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe and a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center. Academically, he has obtained a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in International Relations at Maxwell School. This contribution is part of…

Guest Author2024-04-10

Analysis & Research

Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

The Current Situation of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests

Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed

Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE

China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

French and Polish perspectives on EU security as examples of the interests of two regions of the European Union

China’s (lack of) presence in Romania’s strategic sector: Regional outlier or historical path dependency?

Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan

Spain’s Incentives to Counter Russia, Support Ukraine’s NATO Accession, and Grow its Strategic Presence in Europe

Drug usage in the Czech Republic and Prague: a comprehensive outlook

Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe and the 2022-2023 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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