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A relief depicting a dragon in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
When Regional Rivalries Go Global: Sino-Japanese Tensions at the UN
Dominik MierzejewskiThe exchange of letters between China and Japan at the United Nations centres on sharply divergent interpretations of sovereignty, security, and the post-war international order.…
29 December 2025 | News
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Lots of red lanterns in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
Ishiba’s Reflections, Takaichi’s Pragmatic Turn
Paulina Rogoziecka3-minute readKey Points• Liberal-Democratic Party’s Ishiba Shigeru’s last message to Japan’s citizens before stepping down as Prime Minister encourages reflection on the past and…
28 October 2025 | News
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[Translate to English:] Namalowany na czerwonym drewnie wielobarwny okrąg ze smokiem we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / A multicolored circle with a dragon painted on red wood in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
Kim Jong Un in Beijing: A Diplomatic Breakthrough?
Joanna Beczkowska13.10.2025Kim Jong Un’s participation in Beijing’s Victory Day celebrations on September 3rd, 2025, marked his first international appearance of this scale since 2011. Standing…
13 October 2025 | News
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Parawan z namalowanymi kwiatami we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / East Asian wooden screen with painted flowers with the inscription 'commentary'
Deers, foreigners and inflation: the election of the new PLD leadership
Marcin Socha26.09.2025After Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his intention resign, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) began its search for a new leader. This time, five candidates have…
26 September 2025 | News
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[Translate to English:] Drewniane tabliczki z życzeniami zapisanymi chińskimi znakami wiszące we wschodnioazjatyckiej świątyni z napisem ‘commentary’ / Wooden signs with wishes written in Chinese characters hanging in an East Asian temple with the inscription 'commentary'
Beyond Schengen Access: Benefits, Risks, and the Path Forward for EU-Thailand Relations
06.12.2024Watchareeya YodprathumAfter Thailand’s former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his ambitious aspiration to open Schengen visa-free access for Thai citizens, the news became…
06 December 2024 | News
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Wschodnioazjatycka latarnia wisząca na czerwonym tle z napisem ‘commentary’/ East Asian lantern hanging on a red background with the inscription 'commentary'
Sino-Maldivian relations in post-election realities
22.04.2024Przemysław CiborekAs we are all aware, the Indian Ocean, offering strategic maritime routes and numerous economic opportunities, has long been a focal point for regional power dynamics.…
22 April 2024 | News
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Czerwona brama Torii na tle morza z napisem ‘commentary’/The red gate of the Torii against the background of the sea with the inscription 'commentary'
Limitations of China’s grey zone tactics
Mateusz Chatys22.04.2024Over the past few years, the Second Thomas Shoal has become the main flashpoint of the dispute in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines. This geographical…
22 April 2024 | News
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Wschodnioazjatyckie teraktotowe posągi żołnierzy z napisem ‘commentary’ / East Asian terracotta statues of soldiers with the inscription 'commentary'
China's vision of global security in UNSC
Przemysław Ciborek03.11.2023China's long haul for the rights of Global South nations within the UN was particularly pronounced during the recent open debate at the United Nations Security Council…
03 November 2023 | News
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Wejście do domu we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z białym parawanem zapisanym chińskimi znakami z napisem ‘commentary’ / Entrance to the house in East Asian style with a white screen written in Chinese characters with the inscription 'commentary' in English
The Philippines countering China's South China Sea expansion
Mateusz Chatys27.10.2023The Philippines countering China's South China Sea expansionIn recent months, there has been a discernible manifestation of China's resolve to substantiate its presence…
27 October 2023 | News
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Fragment dachu oraz pawilonu we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’/ Fragment of the roof and pavilion in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
Has Russia’s War Against Ukraine Damaged Poland’s Relations with China? Not as Much as You Think
Bartosz Kowalski12.10.2023Despite more hawkish rhetoric from Warsaw, practical cooperation between Poland and China has remained surprisingly unaffected by the outbreak of the war.  Tensions…
12 October 2023 | News
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Fragment dachu oraz muru we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / Fragment of the roof and wall in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
New developments in triangle relations between China, Russia and the US
Przemysław Ciborek05.07.2023During the last few months, we have witnessed unexpected events undertaken at the United Nations and regarding relations in the China-Russia-U.S. triangle. Starting…
05 July 2023 | News
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Bambusowy las ze ścieżką z napisem ‘commentary’ / Bamboo forest with a path with the inscription 'commentary'
The new QUAD – Philippines’ perspective
Mateusz Chatys26.06.2023The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, which was held in Singapore, was largely centered on the prevalent apprehension surrounding the Sino-American rivalry in the Indo-Pacific…
26 June 2023 | News
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Czerwony dach w rzeźbą smoka na szczycie we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / Red roof with a dragon sculpture on the top in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
Wang Yi’s European Tour: China Seeks a Trans-Atlantic Wedge
Bartosz Kowalski04.04.2023IntroductionOn February 14, China’s senior-most diplomat, Politburo member and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi embarked on a…
04 April 2023 | News
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Czerwone parasolki we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’/ Red umbrellas in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
China’s Global Security Initiative: Is Beijing seen as a new broker in mediating international crises?
Przemysław Ciborek03.04.2023During a UN Security Council briefing in February 2023, Chinese ambassador, Zhang Jun, referred to the blowing up of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which took place on…
03 April 2023 | News
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Płaskorzeźba przedstawiająca smoka we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / A relief depicting a dragon in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
Is the Philippines at the vanguard of the US-led "integrated deterrence" strategy against China?
Mateusz Chatys29.03.2023The Philippines is the oldest ally of the US in Asia, but the relationship between these countries has not always been plain sailing. The vast majority of Rodrigo Duterte’s…
29 March 2023 | News
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Wiele czerwonych latarni we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’/ Lots of red lanterns in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
With China’s Zero-COVID Policy Consigned to History, Chinese Tourists are back in Central and Eastern Europe
Bartosz Kowalski09.03.2023With the Chinese leadership’s sudden reversal of the country’s zero-COVID policy along with its gradual reopening since early December 2022, tourism is very much back on…
09 March 2023 | News
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Namalowany na czerwonym drewnie wielobarwny okrąg ze smokiem we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / A multicolored circle with a dragon painted on red wood in East Asian style with the inscription 'commentary'
The Czech Republic Puts Another Dent in China’s Relations with Europe
Bartosz Kowalski14.02.2023Following his victory, the new Czech president has signalled a shift in the country’s foreign policy towards China. But how will Beijing respond?On 29 January, Petr…
14 February 2023 | News
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Parawan z namalowanymi kwiatami we wschodnioazjatyckim stylu z napisem ‘commentary’ / East Asian wooden screen with painted flowers with the inscription 'commentary'
Taiwan Strait Crisis: A Lesson for the South China Sea Claimants
Mateusz Chatys02.09.2022The worsening US-China tensions over Taiwan have serious implications for ASEAN as it struggles to uphold its centrality in regional affairs.On August 3, the 55th ASEAN…
02 September 2022 | News
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Drewniane tabliczki z życzeniami zapisanymi chińskimi znakami wiszące we wschodnioazjatyckiej świątyni z napisem ‘commentary’ / Wooden signs with wishes written in Chinese characters hanging in an East Asian temple with the inscription 'commentary'
Is China’s Summit Diplomacy in Central and Eastern Europe at a Dead End?
Bartosz Kowalski12.08.2022IntroductionDuring a recent phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Polish President Andrzej Duda, the former said that both sides should actively cooperate…
12 August 2022 | News
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Wschodnioazjatycka latarnia wisząca na czerwonym tle z napisem ‘commentary’/ East Asian lantern hanging on a red background with the inscription 'commentary'
What’s Behind Polish Dual-Track Policy on China?
Bartosz Kowalski04.08.2022In recent months, China has been trying to mend ties with Poland, negatively impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine, but the results of these efforts have been limited.…
04 August 2022 | News
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