new positivism

Jeszcze kilka, kilkanaście lat temu hasło „uzależnienie” kojarzyło się najczęściej z chorobą alkoholową lub narkomanią. Dziś problem uzależnień zatacza coraz szersze kręgi; zmienia się nie tylko jego zakres, ale i skala.... więcej >

In the collection „New Arabian Nights”, the descriptions of the adventures of the fantastic prince of Bohemia are replaced by the mysterious atmosphere of the „Pavilion on the Hill”, vivid pictures of medieval France give way to the real... więcej >

This publication was written for a Global Political Economy course taught in business schools offering undergraduate or graduate levels of education. The textbook focuses on select countries and regions which, in our opinion, will be the most... więcej >

The monograph illustrates different aspects of profound shifts in the economic, societal, political, and cultural landscapes of Asia. In three thematic blocks, it analyzes the US and the EU’s changing position in East Asia, China’s growing... więcej >

If there is one phrase that is being repeated like a mantra in 2017, it is that “the world is upside down”. During public and private discussions from Warsaw to Prague, Berlin, Brussels, London and even Washington we see a growing sentiment that... więcej >

Dear Reader,It has become quite fashionable, and arguably correct, to dispute Francis Fukuyama’stheory that the collapse of the Soviet Union brought about the end of history.Anyone interested in Central and Eastern Europe understands that this... więcej >

In this issue we explore the phenomenon of Revolutions which has played a key role in this region for centuries: revolutions. We specifically look at the question as to whether revolution in Ukraine has become a permanent feature of that country’s... więcej >

Dear Reader,“The price of Europeanising the Balkans is much higher than the price of theBalkanisation of Europe,” claims Zagreb-based writer Miljenko Jergović in the openingessay to this issue. This poignant statement calls for wide attention,... więcej >

Dear Reader,Central Asia is an ethnically, geographically and culturally diverse region, coveringa similar land mass as the European Union. Yet, it remains one of the least familiarto the general public in the West. An important region in its own... więcej >

Dear Reader,In the eighth century BC Hesiod complained: “I see no hope for the future of ourpeople if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youthare reckless beyond words.” The poet’s words echoed throughout... więcej >

Table of Contents Issue 1-2/2020 (January-March)OPINION & ANALYSISThe West Berlins of our timeAn interview with Brian WhitmoreThe end of the belle époquePaweł KowalA renewed strategic dialogue with Russia? A debatePutin has done nothing to... więcej >

CONTENTSThe Kremlin’s Hybrid War. The case of GeorgiaThe many dimensions of hybrid warfare Emil Avdaliani How Russian propaganda works in Georgia Grigol JulukhidzeBorderisation. The Kremlin’s unending war Egor KuroptevReligion as a powerful... więcej >