This book examines how the changing post-Cold War order affected Poland¿s security policy and
particularly how the West¿s weakening position and Russiäs revisionist policy reinforced the
traditional view of security in Poland. It addresses the reasons why Poland a middle power in
Central Europe adopted a bridging strategy in the early 1990s how this strategy changed along
with the redistribution of power in the international system why after the 2008
Georgian-Russian War Poland took steps to support NATO consolidation strengthen relations
with the USA and expand its own military capabilities and how the Ukraine crisis affected
Poland's security. This overview is an invaluable resource for students of international and
European studies security studies political science as well as for decision-makers
politicians EU staff and anyone interested in international politics in Central Europe.
