CEE’s Newly Placed Self-Confidence

The European Council issues a resolution in which they reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its battle against Russian aggression and urged Russia to get all of its troops out of Ukraine immediately. A new package of sanctions against Russian strategic sectors and individuals will be passed on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Warsaw is at the center of gravity in CEE, with President Biden traveling to Poland from 20 -22 February to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. It remains to be seen whether this is simply a temporary boost for Poland as a middle-power in CEE or whether tangible results follow from this newly held self-confidence. But a newly held self-confidence for CEE politicians may spell danger in the long-run. To discuss this, we interview Jakub Eberle, Research Director and Daniel Sitera, Researcher, from the Institute of International Relations in Prague