In an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions along NATO’s eastern flank, Poland’s National Deterrence and Defense Program, codenamed “Shield East” (Tarcza Wschód), emerges as a pivotal initiative aimed at fortifying the nation’s eastern borders against potential threats from Russia and Belarus. Announced on May 18, 2024, by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, this ambitious undertaking … Leggi tutto Poland’s Shield East: A Comprehensive Analysis of the National Deterrence and Defense Program and Its Strategic Implications in 2025