The Uncertain World of 2005
The Uncertain World of 2005
Author(s): Roman KuźniarSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Constitutional Treaty; Angela Merkel; United States—European Union; future of the Visegrad Group; Differentiation of Eastern Europe; Erosion of Central Europe; pro-European Belarus; Russian-German consortium; Gazprom
Summary/Abstract: The evolution of the situation beyond the eastern frontier of the EU met with varying assessments and expectations: from hope (the changes in Ukraine), through lack thereof (Belarus) to uneasiness (Moscow’s growing assertiveness, worsening of its attitude toward Poland). The developments of the year 2005, which reflected broader phenomena and more durable trends, confirmed that nothing is given for ever in public life, including international life. One has to earn their position and protect their interests all the time, and realize that every choice one makes has a price. Poland had an opportunity to experience it on several fronts (U.S., Russia, Germany), although there is not much to indicate that the awareness of Polish politicians increased in this regard.
Journal: Yearbook of Polish Foreign Policy
- Issue Year: 2006
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 15-41
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
