'If you're weak you'll get invaded': Poland prepares for war with Russia
About this episode
The episode discusses Poland's defense strategies in response to the threat from Russia, featuring insights from Polish officials.
On the frontline with Russia, Poland is now spending a massive $90 billion on defence, bolstered by a loan from the EU and multinational forces from Europe and the US stationed in the country. In Warsaw, the view is that the only way to stop Russia is deterrence. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned what he calls the disintegration of NATO from within, declaring the greatest threat is not its external enemies. And asked whether Poland can rely on US President Donald Trump to intervene if Russia attacks, Poland's deputy foreign minister suggests the answer lies closer to home. Guest: Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland Get in touch:We’d love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au Find all the episodes of Global Roaming on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
People in this episode
Hosts: Geraldine Doogue, Hamish Macdonald
Guest: Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski
Topics covered
- defense spending
- Russia
- NATO
- Poland
- deterrence
- foreign relations
Keywords
- Poland
- Russia
- defense
- NATO
- Donald Tusk
- Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski
- deterrence
- foreign affairs
- US intervention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EU, NATO, ABC Australia
Places: Poland, Russia, US, Warsaw
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