Poland and Lithuania, regardless of tensions related to the situation of the Polish minority, are intensifying security sector cooperation. The main reason is the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which changed the geopolitical conditions in the region. A notable example of such cooperation is the creation of the Poland-Lithuania-Ukraine brigade, which will reach full operational capability in 2017. Poland and Lithuania also have common interests concerning the upcoming NATO summit in Warsaw, especially with regard to strengthening the Alliance’s presence on the eastern flank. However, this will require the involvement of both countries in other dimensions of NATO activity. …read more
Source: The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)