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Polish-German Military Cooperation in the 21st Century

Author(s): Marcin Lasoń
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Poland; Germany; military cooperation; 21st century

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the process of developing the Polish-Germany military cooperation in the 21st century. It presents the bases for the bilateral military relationships between Poland and Germany and shows their development. The paper underlines the role of Germany in the Polish participationin NATO. The Author describes the common initiatives after joining the Pact, especially the participation of Bundeswehr in training and technical modernisation of the Polish armed forces. He claims that after the year 2015, the Polish-German military cooperation will be a function of Germany’s pragmatics and Poland’s history politics. The main problem of the Polish government will be the German willingness to constantly build NATO military bases in Poland.

  • Issue Year: XIII/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 57-72
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish