Poland Prepares for Trump

For the United States, even if the new Trump administration’s policies lead to isolationism and move toward transactional relations—deal making—with Russia or China, Washington is arguably still best off with a united Europe as a partner. Whether the Trump administration will recognise this remains to be seen. But Poland cannot afford to wait. Given the possibility of a rapid loosening of transatlantic ties, Warsaw’s priority should be a robust and constructive diplomatic effort to solidify Poland’s EU bonds.

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Radio Poland: Tag: Donald Trump http://www.thenews.pl/1/3/Tematy/132455

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