“The paradox is that 500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to protect them from 140 million Russians. We must rely on ourselves, fully aware of our potential and believing that we are a global power,” said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Western leaders’ meeting in London on March 2. Europe has…
So think nearly half of Poles, according to a new poll by United Surveys on behalf of Wirtualna Polska website in the running to the inauguration. Asked how Donald Trump’s presidency will affect Poland’s security, some 46.2% of respondents believed the outlook was positive. Among the optimists, 13.9% considered that security would “definitely improve”, while…
Let’s hope we never have to put this to the test. This seemingly rhetorical question is now being asked by Poles and other Europeans. Suddenly, we have realized that the balance of power is shifting radically from a historical perspective. Until now, it was a firm belief that the US and the West dominated the…
Poles are observing the second term of the 47th president of the United States with some trepidation as deportations start and the risks of tech wars sink in. However, there could also be benefits for Poland from co-operation with the Republican leader. So think nearly half of Poles, according to a new poll by United…
Ceremonial opening of the US missile base in Redzikowo, part of NATO’s missile defense system and part of the US European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) program, took place in November 2024. This is the first permanent installation of the United States Armed Forces in Poland. The opening ceremony was attended by the President Andrzej Duda, the…
On January 1, Poland assumed the presidency of the EU Council, stepping into a pivotal role at a time when Europe faces critical challenges. This presidency is not only a significant responsibility but also an opportunity for Poland to shape the EU agenda and assert its perspective on key issues such as security, competitiveness, and…
Six months of dealmaking ahead for Poland’s Prime Minister The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1 to June 30, 2025, allows Poland to set the agenda for the 27-country bloc at a crucial time for the continent. Local analysts are considering whether that chance will be seized or squandered. …
This year, Poland celebrates its 25th anniversary of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, which has become the foundation of Poland’s contemporary alliance and defense strategy. Its membership also strengthens the security of the entire Eastern and Central European region, the so-called NATO eastern flank. This was underscored by the first visit of the new…
The changes that the Polish Armed Forces—Wojsko Polskie—have undergone since the outbreak of Russian aggression in Ukraine in 2014 are historically unprecedented, drawing on over 220 years of Polish military experience. In the late 18th century, Poland was conquered by Russia for 123 years, in 1920 it was attacked but won, after World War II…
The newest and most modern Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS) depot of the U.S. Army was opened in Powidz on 18 September 2024. Earlier it was inspected by delegation from the U.S. Congress. U.S. Army operates APS depots all-over the world to facilitate military logistics, so in the event of conflict only troops are sent out…
NATO Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) established in Bydgoszcz in 2004 quickly assumed a significant role in NATO training structures. In 2009 it moved into a newly built, state-of-the-art facility with advanced Communication and Information System. By synthesizing NATO training requirements with cutting-edge technology, JFTC occupies a critical spot in the NATO transformation process. As…
Andrzej Duda, for his last time as president, took part in the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce in early September, one of the most important such events in Europe, with 769 exhibitors from 34 countries gathered in the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship south of Warsaw. “This is a very important event for…
