Eastern policy of Poland. Cover Image

Polityka wschodnia RP
Eastern policy of Poland.

Determinants and effects

Author(s): Karol B. Janowski
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, International relations/trade
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: interest;national interest;foreign policy;raison d’état;Russia;syndrome

Summary/Abstract: In analyzing the mode in which Poland was settling its relations with Russia a deduction comes to mind that Poland remains under the spell of the syndromes which were either disposed of or dealt with by other European nations. Remain-ing is the challenge to solidify Poland’s position within the safety vault of heaven that is vouched by the West while establishing a pragmatic and rational and con-flict free relationships with the East-Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic coun-tries, particularly Latvia. Thus, required is the ability to comprehend the Polish national interests, that is the Polish raison d’état, in a realistic and rational manner within the limits of the existing geopolitical situation of the competition, se-curing sustained competitive advantages, entering into alliances or compromises and making a long-term option

  • Issue Year: 9/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 14-36
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish