Publications
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Additional occasional publications and longer reports or analyses may also appear.
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On 2nd of November a conference dedicated to the Iraqi information environment and the threats of disinformation and foreign influence operations was held at the University of Mosul. This conference was organized by the Info Ops Foundation as part of a project researching Iraq’s information environment, carried out in cooperation with the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. The aim was both to present the results of our research and to learn the reflections of the local academic community on them. The development of scientific cooperation between Iraqi universities, such as the University of Mosul, and Polish universities is extremely important for developing mutual relations, better understanding, counteracting disinformation and extremism, and, as a result, building a secure international environment. Science and education are, after all, the opposite...
In times of crisis, states naturally rely on the resilience of their citizens and the solidarity of the international community. Just as individuals turn to friends in difficult moments, and companies seek partners during uncertainty, Lebanon has received over $12 billion in international aid since 2019. This support has enabled hospitals to function, children to access education, and food and clean water to reach families in need, saving the most vulnerable lives. Of course, this aid is not without challenges: coordination gaps, transparency concerns, and unequal distribution of resources exist. However, focusing solely on these shortcomings has created space for disinformation, which diminishes the significance of aid, undermines the intentions of donors, and weakens trust at a time when Lebanon needs unity more than ever....
Lebanon is facing one of the most serious economic crises in its recent history. The collapse of its currency, runaway inflation, and shortages of basic goods have created an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. In such conditions, misinformation spreads rapidly, with rumors of secret foreign manipulation and hidden wealth. However, the reality is different: the true causes of the crisis in Lebanon lie primarily in financial mismanagement, banking sector instability, and political paralysis. The Lebanese pound has experienced significant instability in recent years. While some narratives attribute the crisis to foreign conspiracies, the main sources of the problems are internal – a weak banking sector, public debt, and political stalemate. Attributing the crisis solely to external factors distracts from necessary domestic reforms. Rumors often circulate...
The history of economic relations between Poland and Egypt dates back several centuries. As early as the modern era, Poles appeared along the Nile as craftsmen, merchants, and technical specialists, gradually becoming part of the country’s modernization process. From trade in cotton and spices to the construction of factories, bridges, and technical schools, the economic relations between the two nations evolved from individual initiatives into lasting institutional ties. Merchants, Craftsmen, and PioneersThe first traces of Polish economic presence in Egypt date back to the 17th century. Historical sources mention Dorota Falak from Tarzymiechy in Upper Silesia, who between 1630 and 1682 maintained trade relations with Suez and earned her living through the slave trade (via Suez she reached Sudan, from where she brought slaves). Another...
Poland considers Egypt’s stability to be crucial for regional and global security, viewing their cooperation in broad terms. As emphasized in 2019 by then-Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz, Egypt is one of Poland’s key partners in Africa and the Arab world. In recent decades, Egypt has faced turbulent regional developments, from terrorist activities in Sinai to conflicts in neighboring countries and territories such as Libya, Sudan, and the Gaza Strip. These experiences have demonstrated that security challenges must be approached comprehensively—not only in the military dimension but also through diplomatic and humanitarian means. Extremist organizations often exploit instability, social discontent, and humanitarian crises to gain support. Consequently, Poland has naturally viewed support for Egypt and its region as part of a holistic strategy to...
This is the text of the lecture given by Dr. Witold Repetowicz at the Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon on October, 16 during the conference “Information Space Security: Good governance and the citizenship state in Lebanon”. This paper focuses on selected narratives that target the image of the West in the Middle East, based on stereotypes and manipulations related to the very concept of the West, as well as the concepts of imperialism and colonialism. The author points out that the concept of the West is subject to narrative manipulation through the popularization of the Russian-created concept of the “collective West.” The author indicates that the conceptualization of this term is, in fact, disinformation. The application of this term to Poland serves as an example. Its...
Poland’s involvement in Lebanon’s security is currently associated primarily with the presence of the Polish Military Contingent in the UNIFIL mission and humanitarian programs carried out by Polish aid organizations. However, the ties between the two countries date back to a time when neither Lebanon nor Poland were independent. In the early 20th century, Władysław Czajkowski, also known as Muzaffer Pasha, became the governor of Lebanon within the Ottoman Empire, a post he held from 1902 until his death in 1907. Later, during World War II, the Polish army of Gen. Władysław Anders passed through Lebanon. The army had been evacuated from the USSR and was headed to fight Nazi Germany in Europe. They were accompanied by refugees from the USSR who found shelter in...
Translating Polish poetry into Arabic is as big of a challenge as translating Arabic poetry into Polish. You have to not only preserve the meaning of the words but also the message embedded in them, and, most importantly, the rhythm of the verse. But challenges are meant to be taken on. The prominent Iraqi poet Hatif Janabi, who has been living in Poland for half a century, did just that. In March 2021, he published a monumental work in Baghdad-Beirut’s Dar al Mada publishing house titled “Five Centuries of Polish Poetry from Kochanowski to 2020.” Across 912 pages, he included over 400 poems by 65 Polish poets, both male and female, in chronological order. Janabi had previously translated works by writers and poets such as...
Poland understands the importance of Iraq’s stability for international security and believes this issue must be viewed broadly. When Daesh seized vast areas of Iraq in 2014, their liberation and the destruction of this terrorist organization were in the interest of not only Iraq but the entire civilized world, including Poland. The fight against Daesh required not just military but also humanitarian assistance. Terrorists thrive on negative emotions like a sense of injustice, a desire for revenge, and hatred, and they exploit difficult situations to manipulate the minds of desperate people, especially children and youth. For this reason, Polish humanitarian organizations such as the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM), Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Polish Medical Mission (PMM), Eagle’s Watch, Caritas, and Aid to the...