Authors
Łukasz Jureńczyk1; 1 Kazimierz Wielki University, Poland Discussion
The purpose of this presentation is to analyze Poland's new role on NATO's eastern flank as a security provider. During the full-scale war in Ukraine, Poland provided significant military support to the invaded Ukraine, enhancing its defense capabilities, particularly in the initial phase of the war. Poland also played a key role in NATO's support for Ukraine, primarily by lobbying Western countries for increased military assistance. After the outbreak of the war, Poland significantly increased its defense spending, allowing it to accelerate the process of military modernization. Simultaneously, Poland strengthened its military cooperation with the United States, seeking the largest possible presence of US Armed Forces on its territory. Currently, Poland is an increasingly important pillar of NATO's military security on the eastern flank. 
