This book is an authoritative account of Poland's emerging foreign and security policies and will contribute to an understanding of the foreign policy preferences of an enlarged EU.
Evaluation of Poland as by far the largest and most vocal of all the countries joining the EU
Exploration of Poland's strong support for US policy over Iraq, its military potential, its proven capacity to use armed force and its de facto role as a regional leader
Argues that Poland will have a defining influence not only on the nature of transatlantic relations, but also on the EU's emerging international identity

The post-September 11th security policies of Poland, the UK, France, the US and Germany presented in this new book illustrate how and why the Atlantic community ruptured over Iraq, a result in part, it is argued, of the existence of particular national strategic cultures.

Whilst the longer term effects of Iraq for the transatlantic security agenda have yet to fully transpire, what is certain is that the EU's ambitions to become a credible security actor have been seriously questioned, as has the notion of multilateralism as an international norm, as has the function of international law. The book addresses these issues by considering the evolution of the EU's role in the world and the development of American perspectives on the transatlantic security agenda.
This volume was previously published as a special issue of the journal European Security.

The post-September 11th security policies of Poland, the UK, France, the US and Germany presented in this new book illustrate how and why the Atlantic community ruptured over Iraq, a result in part, it is argued, of the existence of particular national strategic cultures.

Whilst the longer term effects of Iraq for the transatlantic security agenda have yet to fully transpire, what is certain is that the EU's ambitions to become a credible security actor have been seriously questioned, as has the notion of multilateralism as an international norm, as has the function of international law. The book addresses these issues by considering the evolution of the EU's role in the world and the development of American perspectives on the transatlantic security agenda.
This volume was previously published as a special issue of the journal European Security.

Based on confidential interviews this collection of ten essays examines Poland's place and prospects as it prepares to enter the European Union. Poland became a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation during 1999 and is due to join the European Union in June 2004. This book explores the country's relationship in the Transatlantic alliance, particularly with it's allies America, France, Germany, Britain and the Ukraine. The effects of September 11th is dealt with in some detail; alongside the issues of transforming the Polish forces for NATO membership.

Based on confidential interviews this collection of ten essays examines Poland's place and prospects as it prepares to enter the European Union. Poland became a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation during 1999 and is due to join the European Union in June 2004. This book explores the country's relationship in the Transatlantic alliance, particularly with it's allies America, France, Germany, Britain and the Ukraine. The effects of September 11th is dealt with in some detail; alongside the issues of transforming the Polish forces for NATO membership.