A possible biography of Old Master Pinzel (?-1761)

The works of the baroque sculptor known as Master Pinzel are famous and plentiful. But little is known about his life. Perhaps looking at the time in which he lived can give us a better picture of the person behind the art. [more]

What is Putin trying to achieve?

The geopolitics of Russia's gas counter-offensive

According to Taras Wozniak, behind Russia's aggressive oil and gas strategy lies the wish to keep Ukraine out of Nato. [more]

East European déjà vu

Why the EU continues to ignore Ukraine's place in Europe. [more]

If Poland is to join the EU, the Ukraine is set to lose out

An Interview with Taras Wozniak

The Polish-Ukrainian border is currently still fairly open. When Poland joins the EU, it will turn into a new Iron Curtain as the EU's eastern border. Ukraine will thus be harshly excluded, though its future in many ways still depends on the future of Europe. [more]