Posts by Laura Ponikelska

“One ought to recognize that the present political chaos is connected with the decay of language, and that one can probably bring about some improvement by starting at the verbal end” – George Orwell, Politics and English Language (1946)   Main takeaways:   Policy officers need clear, concise, and simple writing. The content should be tailored…

Main takeaways:   To survive and remain relevant in a multipolar world of rapidly evolving security risks and threats, and to compete successfully with Russia and China, NATO needs a new framework cantered on innovation as adaptation. Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) are expected to play a crucial role in developing NATO’s military capabilities. Therefore, NATO…

Main takeaways:   Water is a fundamental part of all aspects of life, and access to water and sanitation services is a human right. It is inextricably linked to the three pillars of sustainable development and integrates social, cultural, economic, and political values. With climate change profoundly affecting our economies, societies, and environment, water is the…

Main takeaways:   Working for an NGO can be fascinating and rewarding, but it has become increasingly competitive to break into. Finding a job in Brussels is not as straightforward as it may be in other cities in Europe. Our speaker shared her experience and insight in trying to infiltrate the NGO job market. Job sites…

Key takeaways:  The monetary policy in today’s world is to control inflation through interest rates.  When one comes to speak about the economy, he/she has to go back to the financial crisis which lasted up until 2014.  The economic outlook today is very uncertain, where there is lower and negative growth, a possible recession. However,…