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The Warsaw Institute is a Polish
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think tank A think tank, or policy institute, is a research institute that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. Most think tanks are non-governmenta ...
specializing in
geopolitics Geopolitics (from Greek γῆ ''gê'' "earth, land" and πολιτική ''politikḗ'' "politics") is the study of the effects of Earth's geography (human and physical) on politics and international relations. While geopolitics usually refers to ...
and
international affairs International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such as ...
. Founded in 2014, the institute's primary goal is to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Poland. Topics of interest include national security, energy, history, culture, as well as other issues which are seen as being of strategic importance to
Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous ...
along with
Central and Eastern Europe Central and Eastern Europe is a term encompassing the countries in the Baltics, Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Southeast Europe (mostly the Balkans), usually meaning former communist states from the Eastern Bloc and Warsaw Pact in Europe. ...
. The Warsaw Institute supports policy making decisions by publishing analysis and making practical recommendations. The analysis serves governmental organizations and agencies, NGOs, research institutes, academic society, the media and experts. In addition to publishing, the Warsaw Institute organizes and participates in international conferences, meetings and seminars in Poland and abroad. The Warsaw Institute has participated in joint projects with Heritage Foundation, Századvég Foundation,
European Values European values are the norms and values that Europeans are said to have in common, and which transcend national or state identity. In addition to helping promote European integration, this doctrine also provides the basis for analyses that charac ...
and SNSPA. Warsaw Institute supports the
Three Seas Initiative The Three Seas Initiative (3SI or TSI), known also as the Baltic, Adriatic, Black Sea (BABS) Initiative or simply as the Three Seas (Latin: ''Trimarium'', Polish: ''Trójmorze''), is a forum of twelve states, in the European Union, running along ...
and transatlantic relations. The Warsaw Institute is an independent, non-profit, nonpartisan organization supported by contributions from individuals.


Mission

The main goals are: * strengthening the position of the Polish state by preparing and providing its partners with analyses and studies concerning economic policy, international relations, security policy, as well as the use of soft power. * supporting the international cooperation of states, societies and NGOs, * supporting the development of democracy, the economy and entrepreneurship, * strengthening the energy security and military security, * cultivating and promoting Poland's national and state traditions while developing national, civic and cultural awareness.


The Warsaw Institute Review

The Warsaw Institute is the publisher of "The Warsaw Institute Review" quarterly (ISSN 2543-9839). It presents a broad spectrum of topics concerning Poland, among the most populous East-Central European states, in the form of analytical articles on political, legal, economic, social, historical and institutional issues. The authors of the articles in The Warsaw Institute Review are, on the one hand, analysts and experts, and on the other hand, people who bear an active and practical influence on Poland's political, economic, and cultural life.


Programs

Warsaw Institute runs 6 regular online programs presenting experts' analysis on current issues.


Russia Monitor

Russia Monitor is a review of the most important events relating to Russian security. Warsaw Institute experts monitor and analyze the
Kremlin The Kremlin ( rus, Московский Кремль, r=Moskovskiy Kreml', p=ˈmɐˈskofskʲɪj krʲemlʲ, t=Moscow Kremlin) is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow founded by the Rurik dynasty, Rurik dynasty. It is the best known of th ...
's activities and those of its subordinate services to anticipate their short-term and long-term consequences, not only for Russia, but particularly for neighboring countries and the Western world. The subject of these analyses are both events and phenomena closely related to the internal situation in
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a List of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia, Northern Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, largest country in the ...
, as well as its foreign policy. Experts focus on Russian politics behind-the-scenes, changes in security forces and special forces, and the conditions surrounding offensive activities, including military operations. Publications in this program are available online on the website and mobile app.


Special Reports

Regular analysis published in a booklet form concerning current international issues written by associates and non-resident fellows.


Ukraine Monitor

Ukraine Monitor aims to present current situation in
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian inv ...
and to monitor the threats resulting from the tense international situation near its borders. This program despite providing information on recent issues concerning politics, social and economic issues explains their impact on the rapprochement with Europe.


Baltic Rim Monitor

Baltic Rim Monitor is the analysis of current problems in the
Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that is enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden and the North and Central European Plain. The sea stretches from 53°N to 66°N latitude and from ...
basin in the context of economy, military, and social issues. It is also aimed to observe Nordic-Baltic cooperation and monitor Russian activity in the region.


Romania Monitor

Romania Monitor is an analytical program that explains the main course of political, economical and social developments in
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, S ...
and
Moldova Moldova ( , ; ), officially the Republic of Moldova ( ro, Republica Moldova), is a Landlocked country, landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The List of states ...
it aims to predict possible changes and threats. Because of strategic importance of Romania as a border country of both the EU and the NATO Warsaw Institute experts monitor recent news concerning security and energy.


Disinformation

This program involves carrying out professional analyses on the identification and creation of methods for combating organised
disinformation Disinformation is false information deliberately spread to deceive people. It is sometimes confused with misinformation, which is false information but is not deliberate. The English word ''disinformation'' comes from the application of the L ...
. Within the project there was a special issue of "The Warsaw Institute Review" quarterly issued. It reported on the topic of organized, planned disinformation in the region of Central East Europe and Eastern Europe with focus on V4 countries, Ukraine and Baltic states.


Footnotes

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