Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
Polish state-funded think tank analysing political, economic and security developments in Russia, Ukraine and neighbouring regions for government and public audiences.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Public body
- Also known as
- ['OSW', 'Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich']
- Flagship output
- OSW Analyses (latest: A unilateral 'energy truce'? Day 1693 of the war, 13 October 2026)
- Category
- Strategic & country intelligence
- Also covers
- Russia, Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia and China analysis
- Tier
- Tier 2: Leading European state analytical centre on Russia, Ukraine and the eastern flank; daily public output.
- Headquarters
- Warsaw, Poland
- Coverage
- Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia, Germany, China
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 13 Oct 2026
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
In-house regional analyst teams producing daily analyses, commentaries and longer reports from open sources and regional expertise.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSW Analyses | Daily/weekly briefing | Daily | A unilateral 'energy truce'? Day 1693 of the war | 13 Oct 2026 | Read report |
| OSW Commentary | Other | Irregular | All quiet on the Eastern front: China's economy after a year of trade war | 20 Apr 2026 | Read report |
| OSW Report | Other | Irregular | Can the future be predicted? Strategic foresight in the service of international analysis | 11 Sep 2025 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Russia is targeting Kyiv's bridges and data centres, extending strikes beyond energy into transport and digital infrastructure (judgement from analysis titles).
6 Oct 2026 · Horizon: Autumn 2026 · Source: OSW Analyses, Day 1679 and Day 1686 of the warOSW assessed the Iran war as bringing Russia gains alongside mounting challenges (judgement from commentary title).
1 Apr 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Gains amid mounting challenges: the consequences of the war in Iran for RussiaOSW judged Moscow largely powerless in responding to the US operation in Venezuela (judgement from analysis title).
5 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: The Kremlin's powerlessness: Russia's response to the US operation in Venezuela
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Questions about Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
What is Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)?
Polish state-funded think tank analysing political, economic and security developments in Russia, Ukraine and neighbouring regions for government and public audiences.
How does Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) produce its intelligence?
In-house regional analyst teams producing daily analyses, commentaries and longer reports from open sources and regional expertise.
Where is Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) based?
Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) is based in Warsaw, Poland.
What does Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) cover?
Its work covers geopolitics, conflict & security, elections & politics, energy & commodities, with a focus on Russia & Eurasia, Europe, East Asia.
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