This paper examines the threat posed by Islamist terrorism to Poland, including that of the Islamic State, as well as the challenges of dealing with foreign fighters traveling through and from the country to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The author first contends that the threat to Poland from Islamic fundamentalists is low. He then discusses 1) how the arrival of Middle Eastern and African refugees in Poland could put a strain on the resources of Polish security services; and 2) how this could hamper Poland’s ability to counteract the potential terrorist threat posed by foreign fighters involved in the …read more
So, It’s Not the Islamic State After All? The Threat of International Terrorism in Poland
