Geography Renders Poland Vulnerable to Foreign Plots
In the absence of clear natural borders, Poland is vulnerable when its neighbors are strong.
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Poland’s Election Shaped by History of Partition
A century after Poland regained its independence, it is still politically divided between east and west.
Eastern European Member States to Request NATO Bases
A Polish proposal for permanent NATO army bases in Eastern Europe is winning support across the region.
Poland’s Duda Calls for Permanent NATO Bases
Poland’s new conservative president urges NATO not to treat his country as a buffer zone.
Conservative Surprisingly Beats Poland’s Komorowski
Poland’s incumbent president is unexpectedly defeated in what is a setback for the ruling party.
Poland’s Presidential Election Just Got a Little Less Predictable
The conservative opposition candidate unexpectedly gets more votes than the incumbent, Bronisław Komorowski.
Poland’s Komorowski Expected to Win Predictable Election
Poland’s politics have become almost boring. Given the turmoil all around it, that’s not a bad thing.
Imperial Restoration: Russia’s Foreign Policy Imperatives
Russia must have preponderance in its “near abroad” in order to satisfy its insecurity complex.
Military Activity in Eastern Europe Surges Amid Ukraine Crisis
NATO steps up its presence in Eastern Europe in response to “unprecedented” Russian military activity.
Poland to Shift Military Strength East in Response to Russia
Poland is shifting its military strength to its eastern borders in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
The Euroskeptics Who Could Actually Matter
Unlike fringe Euroskeptics, the Conservatives and Reformists could have a moderating influence in Brussels.
Lithuania, Poland to Revive Military Brigade with Ukraine
Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea prompts the three former Soviet satellite states into action.
Russia Unmoved by European Missile Shield Adjustment
A senior Russian lawmaker is skeptical about the change in NATO’s missile defense plan.
Czechs, Poles to Keep German Green Energy Out
Germany’s neighbors are tired of grid fluctuations and shut themselves off.
Germany, Poland Oppose Stricter Emission Rules
Poland’s environment minister threatens to block higher carbon taxes.