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OSW Commentary | | Krzysztof Nieczypor

A closely watched basin The Russian–Ukrainian tensions in the Sea of Azov

The construction and opening in May 2018 of the Crimean Bridge has contributed to a worsening of Russian–Ukrainian relations in the Sea of Azov.
Point of View | | Jolanta Darczewska

Defenders of the besieged fortress. On the historical legitimisation of Russia’s special service

The history of the special services and the ideas which organise them in the symbolic sphere are an important part of the reflection on their contemporary role and position. Over the centuries, the secret services defined Russia's…
OSW Commentary | | Mariusz Marszewski

Thaw in Uzbekistan Reforms by President Mirziyoyev

It has been almost two years since the death of the long-serving leader of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, and since Shavkat Mirziyoyev took up power.
OSW Studies | | Joanna Hyndle-Hussein, Szymon Kardaś, Kamil Kłysiński, Wojciech Konończuk

Troublesome Investment. The Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant in Astravyets

When Belarus embarked on the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Astravyets in 2012, the official objective was to significantly reduce the share played by imported Russian gas in the country’s electricity production.
OSW Commentary | | Jakub Jakóbowski

The US–China trade dispute phase two

Donald Trump has pursued his strategy of stepping up pressure on Beijing by threatening it with a tariff war since March 2018. 
OSW Commentary | | Kamil Kłysiński

Unrealistic neutrality Attempts to redefine Belarus foreign policy

The continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have led the Belarusian authorities to attempt to redefine their country’s foreign policy.
OSW Commentary | | Szymon Kardaś

Expansion at the states expense Novatek as a driving engine of the Russian LNG sector

A deal for France’s Total to acquire a 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project for US$2.55 billion was struck during the International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg.
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak

Cadres decide everything – Turkeys reform of its military

Over the last two years, the Turkish Armed Forces (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerı – TSK) have been subject to transformations with no precedent in the history of Turkey as a republic. 
OSW Commentary | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota, Rafał Bajczuk, Szymon Kardaś

Nord Stream 2 divides the West

In recent weeks the US has stepped up its campaign against the Nord Stream 2 project. 
OSW Commentary | | Krzysztof Nieczypor

For justice and compensation Ukraine takes Russia to the international courts

On 2 May, the Permanent Court of Arbitration passed a ruling in a case brought by a group of Ukrainian companies and one individual against the Russian Federation.