Geography Renders Poland Vulnerable to Foreign Plots
In the absence of clear natural borders, Poland is vulnerable when its neighbors are strong.
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Poland’s Election Shaped by History of Partition
A century after Poland regained its independence, it is still politically divided between east and west.
Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.
Mass Migration Causes Attitudes to Harden in Europe
Without a European refugee policy, the absence of border controls is unsustainable.
Eastern European Member States to Request NATO Bases
A Polish proposal for permanent NATO army bases in Eastern Europe is winning support across the region.
Poland’s Duda Calls for Permanent NATO Bases
Poland’s new conservative president urges NATO not to treat his country as a buffer zone.
Conservative Surprisingly Beats Poland’s Komorowski
Poland’s incumbent president is unexpectedly defeated in what is a setback for the ruling party.
Poland’s Presidential Election Just Got a Little Less Predictable
The conservative opposition candidate unexpectedly gets more votes than the incumbent, Bronisław Komorowski.
Poland’s Komorowski Expected to Win Predictable Election
Poland’s politics have become almost boring. Given the turmoil all around it, that’s not a bad thing.
Hungary Denies Europe Blocks Nuclear Deal with Russia
Hungary disputes reports that European regulators are blocking a nuclear fuel supply deal.
Germany Denies Lithuania Arms, Lawmakers Critical
Lawmakers from both coalition parties criticize the decision not to supply a NATO ally with weapons.
Hungary’s Nationalist Premier Shows Putin Not Isolated
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest is largely devoid of substance but shows he is not isolated in Europe.
Central European Idea Still Has Merit
It would be pessimistic to see the idea of Central Europe failing altogether, but it is under threat.
Poland to Shift Military Strength East in Response to Russia
Poland is shifting its military strength to its eastern borders in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
In Bid to Divide Europe, Russia Expands “Gas War” to Slovakia
Seemingly bent on dividing Europe, Russia cuts natural gas supplies to one of its former satellite states.