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Writing about East Europe and Russia! Staff Writer for Lossi 36 and Freelancer.
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2025 Year-End Review
2025 Year-End Review
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‘This Administration Won’t Stop with Us’ - Antifa in the Second Trump Administration
‘This Administration Won’t Stop with Us’ - Antifa in the Second Trump Administration
Donald Trump’s recent executive order designating antifa as a domestic terror organization was met with much attention and fanfare. How will it impact the movement?
The Criminalization of Opposing Fascism
The Criminalization of Opposing Fascism
The Trump administration is preparing to criminalize Antifa
"This is Emergency Times"
"This is Emergency Times"
A Forgotten History
A Forgotten History
[OPINION] An Inherent Flaw in the System
[OPINION] An Inherent Flaw in the System
Downstream - Special Education In The Trump Era
Downstream - Special Education In The Trump Era
'A Little Bit of Courage'
'A Little Bit of Courage'
Ukraine
“There is No Balance” – Ukraine’s unions face a war on multiple fronts
“There is No Balance” – Ukraine’s unions face a war on multiple fronts
Daniel Jarosak looks at trade unions in Ukraine and the anti-social policies of the current Ukrainian government that affect them.
"Don't be afraid of victory"
"Don't be afraid of victory"
Countering the realists on Russia and Ukraine
Countering the realists on Russia and Ukraine
A review of The Sources of Russia’s Great Power Politics: Ukraine and the Challenge to the European Order. By: Taras Kuzio and Paul D’Anieri. Publisher: E-International Relations, Bristol, England, 2018. Since the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine in early 2014, there has been a plethora of works dedicated to the conflict, its impact on the West and the liberal world order, and Russia’s motives in pursuing such a bold strategy. Ukraine Crisis: What it Means for the West by Andrew Wilson and Russia and the New World Disorder by Bobo Lo are just a few (excellent) examples that seek to bring light to the ways in which the conflict in Ukraine is affecting international politics.
Fighting bullets and patronisation
Fighting bullets and patronisation
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, segments of the US foreign policy elite have been encouraging Ukraine to pursue peace with Russia. This encouragement would be one thing if it was done with Ukraine’s best interests at heart. However, a read through many publications by certain individuals reveals a patronising tone that often ignores the needs of a country fighting for its existence.
A solution to Ukraine’s demography dilemma
A solution to Ukraine’s demography dilemma
Why Israel is not the model for Ukraine’s future security structure
Why Israel is not the model for Ukraine’s future security structure
A Toxic Relationship
A Toxic Relationship
Poland
The Polish model for abandoning Ukraine
The Polish model for abandoning Ukraine
From 94% refugee support to benefit cuts in three years. Other European allies are watching—and learning.
How Poland’s far-right turned Ukraine's refugees into a wedge issue
How Poland’s far-right turned Ukraine's refugees into a wedge issue
Behind Poland’s pro-Ukraine stance lurks an emerging force: the once-marginal far right has doubled its power, turning refugees into weapons aimed at the heart of Kyiv’s closest alliance.
Breathing room: Poland’s minority communities after the elections
Breathing room: Poland’s minority communities after the elections
For years, minority groups in Poland have been feeling pressure both from the government and society at large. Now with a new governing coalition, there appears to be potential breathing room for many of Poland’s minorities. However, that does not mean that the road ahead is clear or easily navigable. Poland is often described as a homogenous state – white, Catholic and ethnically Polish. The numbers, at face value, support this idea. This apparent homogeneity is reinforced by the media. Often as a throwaway line when describing Poland’s demographics, or, for more insidious motivations, by those on the far right. This characterization, however, grossly simplifies the story of Poland and its citizenry. Historically, both the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Second Polish Republic were heterogeneous states comprising a number of peoples, religions and languages.
At a crossroads: Kashubians in Poland are faced with a demographic dilemma
At a crossroads: Kashubians in Poland are faced with a demographic dilemma
Daniel Jarosak takes a look at the arguments within Poland's Kashubian community in light of future challenges.
An Inhuman Land: How Jozef Czapski described Putin’s Russia seventy years ago
An Inhuman Land: How Jozef Czapski described Putin’s Russia seventy years ago
Estonia
The day Estonia stood firm: Remembering the 1924 Coup attempt 100 years later
The day Estonia stood firm: Remembering the 1924 Coup attempt 100 years later
Estonia’s Far-Right Party Falters, Bucking European Trend
Estonia’s Far-Right Party Falters, Bucking European Trend
Once in government, EKRE now looks like a fading force as intra-party rifts over Russia have potential voters scratching their heads.
“What happens in Ukraine will have an immediate effect on us”
“What happens in Ukraine will have an immediate effect on us”
Interview with Martin Helme, leader of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE). Interviewer: Daniel Jarosak
Russia
A Pyrrhic victory
A Pyrrhic victory
Vladimir Putin seems to be in an enviable position. After the recent unrest in Kazakhstan, it appears that Russia has yet another avenue to expand its influence. However, this expansion could help usher in the demise of Putin and his regime in the Kremlin.
Falling short
Falling short
With the invasion of Ukraine well underway, the Russian military has performed abysmally. It is apparent that the reforms undertaken by the Kremlin to modernise its armed forces have been a failure.
Delusions of empires past
Delusions of empires past
Reviews
The everyday sadness of ageing and regret: “A Postcard from Rome”
The everyday sadness of ageing and regret: “A Postcard from Rome”
A promising premise that fails in its execution: “The Assistant”
A promising premise that fails in its execution: “The Assistant”
Daniel Jarosak reviews "The Assistant", an unconvincing and self-important arthouse film attempting to critique captialism.
Looking ahead: A review of Molchat Doma’s ambitious fourth album
Looking ahead: A review of Molchat Doma’s ambitious fourth album
Daniel Jarosak reviews Molchat Doma's 2024 album Belaya Polosa, which mixes the band's well-known darkwave sound with new groovier lines.
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