‘The Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom and sovereignty from Russia, but in fact you need to look at this war from the Western-struggle-against-the-Russian-Federation angle. You need to acknowledge that NATO is in conflict – though not in direct war – with the Russian Federation. Stating this is needed to neutralise Russian propaganda and thwart Moscow in conflict escalation,’ says Krzysztof Wojczal, a geopolitical analyst, krzysztofwojczal.pl blog author, Krynica Forum 2022 panellist, who confirmed he was poised to take part in this year’s edition too.

‘What is absolutely pivotal for us is the honest inclusivity of the debate, the ability to listen to people who are not necessarily close to us on the ideological spectrum but who are able to say something inspiring, interesting, shedding new light on certain issues. We are going to do everything we can to make this formula – an open, honest and cultured debate, exchange of views, often diametrically opposed, while upholding standards which today are, sadly, rare – the Krynica Forum claim to fame,’ says Paweł Musiałek, the president of the Jagiellonian Club which is the Krynica Forum content partner.

‘Saudi and UAE businesses are investing hard in the West – no doubt to be able to influence the public opinion. The economic influence is going to translate into political clout, that’s certain,’ says Dr Witold Repetowicz from the War Studies University, a journalist and researcher specialising in the Middles Eastern matters, who has been invited to collaborate on the Krynica Forum 2023 agenda for the Strategic Security thematic stream.

Krynica-Zdrój is a town whose development is based on several pillars. It is a leading Polish health resort, a destination for many tourists, and one of the leading resorts for sports and recreation.