Strategy&Future

Jacek Bartosiak and Albert Świdziński on war in Ukraine as a limited war transforming the international system and impacting us all. Episode 2.

Dr Phil Karber and Albert Świdziński discuss evolution of NATO Strategy, strategic stability and the role of nuclear weapons in deterring Russia.

Where Goest Ukraine & NATO Strategy? (RAPORT)

Dr. Phil Karber discusses his new report on Ukraine War and adjustments to NATO Strategy and force posture ahead of the Vilnius NATO Summit. Part 1 of the conversation.

The decision of Beijing to publicly propose a peace resolution plan for the war in Ukraine was determined by many factors, however, the key component was that China decided to act as a global-scale arbiter. As a hegemon, Beijing stays above the belligerent sides.

“And when all Israel heard the judgement which the King had pronounced, they feared the King: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgement.” 1 Kings 3:28 But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. ‘Why are you trying to trap me?’ he asked. ‘Bring me a denarius, and let me look at it.’ They brought the coin, and he asked them, ‘Whose image is this? And whose inscription?’ ‘Caesar’s,’ they replied. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ And they were amazed at him.” Mark 12:13-17

Tiers for Rears: A General Classification of Military Logistics in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Part 2

The war in Ukraine is a unique geopolitical event that resembles and combines many previous international and revolutionary wars that changed the course of history. It has every chance to surpass many other wars the West and Russia have faced, both offensive and defensive, since 1945. This is a protracted global war, the winner of which will be defined as the one who is able to sustain social cohesiveness, economic and industrial power the longest and who can most effectively gain friends beyond the system of satellites.

Jacek Bartosiak and Albert Świdziński of S&F on the observations from Munich Security Conference.

The year-long war in Ukraine doesn’t demonstrate any sign of ending soon. On the contrary, everything indicates that the war hasn’t yet reached its apogee and that this year we will witness the next act within a long geopolitical drama that will resonate throughout the European continent.

The war in Ukraine continues. Its course emphasises the very significant influence of the USA on the political system of Europe. At the same time, a “rebellion of the periphery” is being carried out through an attempt to reduce the power of Germany and France in the European Union by Central and Eastern Europe with Poland at the forefront. In this combined context, we (in Poland) are not reaching out enough to the Scandinavian countries with joint initiatives: in particular, to Sweden, Finland and Norway – let’s skip Denmark as an insignificant player in the political game in Europe. These countries are a multiplier of the potential of our region, which wants to be supported by the Anglo-Saxons, through liaison with the Atlantic policy of the USA. The Scandinavians unanimously share this geostrategic orientation and have real troops and real importance in the clash with Russia.

Jacek Bartosiak talks to Gen. (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of US Army Europe – on war in Ukraine and its prospects in 2023.