Poland is a key player in NATO and the EU's defense strategy, particularly through the Eastern Shield project aimed at enhancing defense readiness against potential threats from Russia and Belarus. The project includes significant investments in infrastructure and aims to prepare the country for possible conflict, though opinions on its effectiveness vary among experts. Some criticize it as politically motivated, while others emphasize the need for public resilience and education in defense matters. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)