Polonia: Poland’s diaspora policy
In 2007, the Polish
authorities for the first time adopted a government program to promote
cooperation with the Polish diaspora (Polonia) and Poles abroad. In 2002,...
Indo-Pacific region and elections in New Caledonia
The results of the May 12, 2019 parliamentary
elections in New Caledonia reflect a lingering political split in this French
territory, comprising dozens of islands in...
Indo-China integration meets Cambodia’s interests
Cambodia, which is located between Thailand and Vietnam and has a
440-kilometer coastal zone which is separated from the rest of the country by a
mountain...
China: Via Portugal into Africa and Latin America
Portugal is a major geographical link in the
European leg of China’s New Silk Road project (NSR). A visit by Chinese
President Xi Jinping to Lisbon...
Glorification of war criminals alienates Poland’s neighbors
On March 1, with all due pomp and circumstance, Poland
marked the National Remembrance Day of Cursed Soldiers (Żołnierze wyklęci) with
the president, prime-minister and other...
China and US keep a close eye on Greenland
Greenland is mulling independence. While enjoying wide autonomy within the Kingdom of Denmark with its own parliament since 2009,. Greenland still faces two serious...
Italy making its way back to Africa
The countries of the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia) have recently been the focus of attention of Italian diplomacy, with the...
India and the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and near-future agenda
The coming into use of the term “Indo-Pacific Region” suggests the growing economic and strategic role of India on the changing geopolitical landscape. Such...
France returns to Laos
The geographical location of Laos, a small landlocked state surrounded by China, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia, has made it imperative for this country...
Italy steps up political activities in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean serves as a platform for Rome’s geopolitical efforts in the region which are aimed at creating a powerful configuration of strength that...