2023 Elections in Poland Dossier On October 15, Polish citizens will go to the polls to decide on their next leadership – in a world of multilateral crises. Our colleagues in Warsaw provide context for the Polish elections.
Credible partner on NATO's eastern flank - Poland's new role in security policy Interview Security policy has always been a very high priority in Poland, which results from the country`s difficult past and the latent threat posed by Russia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine reaffirmed Poland`s commitment to its security policy and prompted more investment in defence. The country has now become an important player on NATO`s eastern flank. Joanna Maria Stolarek talks about this with Justyna Gotkowska, a security expert and deputy director of the think tank The Centre for Eastern Studies. By Joanna Maria Stolarek
Politics against Women Commentary Reproductive rights are a political issue in Poland. This is particularly visible in the election campaign, which makes it all the more surprising that many women do not want to vote. By Aleksandra Janowska
Divided Society, Populism and an Electorate that swings from frustration to cynicism Interview Polish politics divides rather than unites. This is very clear from the ongoing election campaign. Polish society is deeply polarised. PiS voters are resistant to the scandals of the ruling party, or cynically choose the option that gives them the greatest benefit. Despite this, sociologist Dr Przemysław Sadura does not foresee the end of democracy in Poland. By Joanna Maria Stolarek
Challenges to a Coherent Implementation of a Feminist Foreign Policy Commentary Feminist Foreign Policy is about more than giving women power - creating the space for intersectional understandings of power imbalances is at its core. By Sabrine Dao
How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Drive Change Reflection Feminist fellows from the Global South and North reflect on their study tour to explore how to best implement a feminist foreign policy. By Sofiia Shevchuk
The Need for Inclusive Feminism to Achieve a Just and Sustainable Foreign and Development Policy Commentary By unpacking the dimensions of power in interconnected structures of inequality, intersectionality can contribute to profound social change. By Thandiwe Matthews
Why Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Reaffirms the Importance and Urgency of Feminist Foreign Policy Commentary Feminist foreign policy is not just about ensuring human security but about viewing the situation through a more holistic lens that looks at power imbalances within societies. By Sofiia Shevchuk
Beyond Gender: Why Feminism Benefits Everyone Commentary Feminism is everyone’s business, requiring a whole-of-society approach. It is not only women’s work, and it certainly is not a women’s club. Feminism is for anyone of any gender. By Cristiana Badulescu