SAIIA and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland invite you to a public lecture by Dr Beata G rkaWinter on geopolitics and foreign policy making, unpacking the main threats to western action. The world continues to face a rapidly shifting global political environment. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has overturned the postCold War European security order. The West has consolidated around NATO, while USChina rivalry persists. China has been flexing its muscles in its region and is emerging as a second superpower. Dr G rkaWinter s lecture will also consider the current political and security landscape for Poland and the Eastern Flank of NATO and possibilities for cooperation with African countries within the EU and NATO. Dr G rkaWinter is a qualified advisor on security and defence policy with 19 years of experience in cooperation with the civilian and military agencies from different countries the Central and Eastern Europe region, the United States, Afghanistan and the Southern Caucasus. She has published widely on EU and NATO policies, peacebuilding, international military operations, conflict resolution, missile defence, defence technologies and security policies of different countries. We look forward to your attendance and participation. Tel: 27 011 3392021  infosaiia.org.za. All rights reserved South African Institute of International Affairs SAIIA. Powered byTHINKTEAM
Dr. Beata Górka-Winter will give a public lecture on geopolitics and foreign policy, addressing major threats to Western action in today's rapidly changing global political landscape. The lecture will touch upon the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO's response, US-China rivalry, and China's emergence as a second superpower. The discussion will also explore Poland's security situation, NATO's Eastern Flank, and potential cooperation with African countries in the EU and NATO frameworks. Tel: 27 011 3392021 infosaiia.org.za.