THE POLAND-UNITED STATES SECURITY RELATIONS IN THE LIGHT OF ASYMMETRY THEORY
Journal Title: PRZEGLĄD STRATEGICZNY - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Asymmetry in inter-state relations occurs when one of the partners enjoys more freedom of action, resulting from a unique confluence of power factors, thus obtaining a dominant position. Still, in the process, the superior power incurs costs and risks ineffectiveness, thus having to precisely calculate its modus operandi, while the weaker state has at its disposal means to mitigate the consequences of existing power discrepancies. Asymmetry defines Polish-US relations, manifesting itself with full strength in the field of security and defense, given the discrepancies in the two countries’ potentials, different roles played in international relations and the position of the USA as the guarantor of Poland’s security. This article touches upon the effects and the dynamics of this situation, perceived as a process that is the result of certain adjustments rather than coercion. Included in it is the ability of influencing the politics of the stronger partner as well as the overvaluation of its results by the weaker side, along with the neglect of the weaker player's interests by the dominating side. Managing this kind of relations demands maturity and loyalty on both sides. Also, necessary is the institutionalization of deconflicting the priorities of cooperation, using international law tools and consultation mechanisms offered by multilateral forums as well as negotiating mutual relations protecting from their dissolution. Not without importance are also societal sentiments, as well as respect towards all symbolism that underlines mutual relations. Key for Polish-American cooperation, in the field of security, is an understanding of the USA's global perspective, in which Europe is only one its dimensions.
Authors and Affiliations
Robert Kupiecki
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP290759
- DOI 10.14746/ps.2016.1.3
- Views 71
- Downloads 0
ROLA CASE STUDY W ZARZĄDZANIU KRYZYSOWYM W OBLICZU MODELOWANIA
Obecnie społeczeństwa zachodnie żądają kompleksowego minimalizowania ryzyka i przerzuciły ten obowiązek na administrację publiczną. Tym samym wzrosło znaczenie zarządzania kryzysowego, a dokładniej skuteczności działania...
Jarosław Gryz, Aneta Nowakowska-Krystman, Łukasz Boguszewski, Kluczowe kompetencje systemu bezpieczeństwa narodowego, Difin, Warszawa 2017, ss. 208.
Recenzowana publikacja należy do tej kategorii, w której wiedza naukowa definiuje nowe horyzonty poznawcze. Jej Autorzy przełamują dotychczasowe podejścia badawcze i z powodzeniem wskazują oryginalne sposoby ujęcia probl...
DISPUTE OR MEDIATOR? THE SELECTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL WARS
The literature on conflict management offers two explanations of why the effectiveness of third parties to settle militarized disputes differs. The structural research tradition focuses on conflict characteristics, while...
НА ОБЛОМКАХ КОНСЕНСУСНЫХ СТРАТЕГИЙ XX ВЕКА. К ВОПРОСУ О ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИХ ОСНОВАНИЯХ КРИЗИСА СОЛИДАРИЗМА
The first decades of the XXI century have shown that mankind has once again suffered disappointment in optimistic forecasts, promising peace and harmony to the people. Increasingly, symptoms are manifested that contradic...
WOJNA Z TERRORYZMEM ZA POMOCĄ DRONÓW
Coraz powszechniejsze wykorzystywanie w operacjach bojowych bezzałogowych statków powietrznych, nazywanych potocznie dronami wzbudza wiele kontrowersji. Paradoksem jest fakt, że mniejsze kontrowersje międzynarodowe wywoł...