ASSESSMENTS

Poland Looks for Security Alternatives

Jul 14, 2011 | 11:48 GMT

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Summary

Disappointed by NATO's perceived lack of commitment to its security and with Russia's resurgence primed to target the neighboring Baltic states next, Poland has begun considering other potential arrangements to guarantee its defense. While over the long term, Warsaw does not have any obvious replacement for NATO, it will look to regional groupings, the European Union and the United States to strengthen security ties in the short term.

Disappointed by NATO's perceived lack of commitment, Warsaw has begun considering other potential security arrangements....

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