Publications & Analyses

Analyses, expert articles, and public debates

My work does not end with lectures or courses. An important part of my job is to analyze and contextualize political and economic developments in Central and Eastern Europe and to present them in a way that is accessible to a broad audience.

 

I regularly publish articles on topics at the intersection of economics, geopolitics, and Central and Eastern Europe. My articles are aimed at experts as well as decision-makers, media professionals, and anyone interested in developments in the region.

 

Key Thematic Areas

My publications focus in particular on:

  • Poland and Its Political and Economic Development

  • Russia and Its Domestic and Foreign Policy

  • The War Against Ukraine and European Security

  • Geopolitics and International Economic Relations

  • Nearshoring and Economic Transformation

  • International Cooperation and International Management

 

Professional Publications

Here you will find a selection of academic publications, book chapters, and scholarly articles.

  • Hirsiger, M. (2026). Nearshoring in Central Eastern Europe: The Evolution of Shared Service Centers. In Verkuil, A.H., Milow, U., Hinz, A., Al-Kilani, M. (eds.): Innovating Business and Education for Sustainable Development. Sustainable Business Development. Springer, Cham. pp. 209-222. Link to the book chapter (Open Access).
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). Nearshoring in Osteuropa. In KMU-Magazin Nr. 4/5 (April/Mai 2025), S. 98-100. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2019). Re-Inventing the Past. The Reconstruction of Post-War Warsaw. In I. Köhle, V. Legena (eds.). Wirtschaftsdidaktik heute, Vol. 1, pp. 73-89. (available on request)
  • Hirsiger, M. (2019). "Mein Land. Mein Stil". Russland auf der Suche nach nationaler Identität. Master Thesis University of Fribourg. (available on request)
  • Schmitt, Th. & Hirsiger, M. (2019). Unternehmensbewertung. Uitikon: Startlink Verlag.
  • Schmitt, Th., Hirsiger, M. & Brodmann, D. (2019). Investitionsrechnung. Uitikon: Startlink Verlag.
  • Hirsiger, M. (2016). Die Dystopie in der russischen Gegenwartsliteratur. Eine Werkanalyse zu Romanen von Vladimir Sorokin, Viktor Pelewin, Natan Dubowizki und Tatjana Tolstaja. Bachelor Thesis University of Fribourg.

This section is updated on an ongoing basis.

 

Guest Contributions and Analyses

I regularly publish analyses and guest columns on current developments in Central and Eastern Europe.

The articles analyze political and economic events and examine their significance for businesses, politics, and society.

  • Hirsiger, M. (2026). "Die Mai-Parade zeigt die Ausweglosigkeit des Kreml-Chefs". In Aargauer Zeitung (06. Mai 2026), p. 9. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2026). "Wie Polens Präsident die Sicherheit Europas gefährdet". In Tages-Anzeiger (26. März 2026), p. 29. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2026). "Frontal gegen alle: Polens Präsident Karol Nawrocki betreibt eine gefährliche Politik der Spaltung". In Neue Zürcher Zeitung (25. Februar 2026), p. 19. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "Wie Osteuropa mit seiner Vergangenheit umgeht". In Tages-Anzeiger (25. November 2025), p. 11. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "Ein Scheidepunkt im Ukraine-Krieg". In Aargauer Zeitung (17. Oktober 2025), p. 2. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "'Das ist eine neue Stufe der Eskalation': Interview mit Marcel Hirsiger". In Aargauer Zeitung (11. September 2025), p. 3. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "'Mit dem Messer am Hals': Interview mit Marcel Hirsiger". In Aargauer Zeitung (18. August 2025), p. 7. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "Kiew brennt - der Westen zaudert". In Aargauer Zeitung (12. Juli 2025), p. 9. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "Die Wahl in Polen ist auch für die Schweiz wichtig". In Aargauer Zeitung (27. Mai 2025), p. 8. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2025). "So nutzt Putin TV-Dramen zur Propaganda". In Aargauer Zeitung (29. April 2025), p. 13. PDF Version
  • Hirsiger, M. (2024). "Er ist Putins Lieblingssänger: der russische Popstar Shaman". In Aargauer Zeitung (27. März 2024), p. 17. PDF Version

Selected articles are added here on an ongoing basis.

 

Interviews and Podcasts

In addition to my own publications, I regularly participate in interviews, podcasts, and public discussions. These conversations provide an opportunity to put current developments into context in an accessible way and make them available to a wider audience.

  • Blick: "Selenskis gefährlicher Poker mit dem neuen Armeechef". July 22, 2026. Link to the article
  • Radio SRF4 News: Interview on Reconstruction Conference for Ukraine and ongoing tensions between Poland and Ukraine. June 29, 2026. Link to the audio (Interview at 20:53)
  • 20 Minuten: "Russlands Angriff auf Kiew, Stärke oder Verzweiflung?". Link to the article
  • nau.ch: "Flammen in Kiew: Hinter Putins Grossangriff steckt Schwäche". Link to the article
  • Durchblick - der Wissens-Podcast von Blick: Nach Brief von Selenski: "Putin hat kein Interesse an Frieden". June 5, 2026. Link to the podcast
  • nau.ch: "Trotz Krieg: Aus der Ukraine werden Päckli in die Schweiz geliefert". Link to the article
  • Durchblick - der Wissens-Podcast von Blick: Verliert Russland ausgerechnet am "Tag des Sieges" die Oberhand? May 8, 2026. Link to the podcast
  • 20 Minuten: "Heftiger Angriff: 'Putin will vom Iran-Momentum profitieren'". Link to the article
  • SIGA Eye Podcast: Spezialfolge - Vier Jahre Krieg gegen die Ukraine. Link to the podcast (YouTube)
  • 20 Minuten: "Selenski verkündet Treffen zwischen USA, Ukraine und Russland". Link to the article
  • 20 Minuten: "Trump ist zum Sprachrohr Moskaus geworden". Link to the article
  • Blick: "Der gelangweilte Diktator". Link to the article
  • Blick: "Warum die Wahl in Moldau Putin so schmerzt". Link to the article
  • unComplex Podcast: Nearshoring in Poland. Link to the podcast (YouTube)

Selected articles will be added here.

 

Presentations and Conference Papers

Many of my analyses are presented at lectures, conferences, and professional events. A selection of these presentations highlights the topics I am currently exploring.

This section is updated regularly.

 

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