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
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
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
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
Georgia’s path towards Europe and the West
Georgia’s foreign policy and national identity have been significantly influenced by its European orientation, a strategic stance that has shaped its diplomatic, economic, and security decisions. As Georgia continues its path towards EU accession, the interplay between historical legacy, societal consensus, and ongoing political efforts will remain pivotal in defining…
Léo Portal2024-03-20
Resource factors of the conflict in Ukraine: what post-war prospects
Introduction The Russian Federation's February 24, 2022 invasion has shaken up the international political order, becoming the most serious conflict in Europe since the '90. It is impossible to clearly identify the causes of the war. On the one hand, it may have to do with Russian imperial ambitions, dating…
Marceli W. Hazla2023-04-28
The demographic cost of the war in Ukraine
Ukraine’s modern demography is ultimately shaped by war World War II had a profound impact on the age pyramid of Ukraine, as well as the ratio of females to males in the population, as we can see in this graph below. The war resulted in a significant loss of life,…
Henrique Horta2023-03-17
Ukraine at the crossroads of the EU and Russia, again
To commemorate Russia's invasion of Crimea, after the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia, Vladimir Putin decides to invade the whole of Ukraine after the Beijing Winter Olympics. War is nothing new in Ukraine, after the country's invasion and annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, the Eastern part of Ukraine,…
Henrique Horta2022-03-07