Europe is banking on Poland to valiantly secure its Eastern frontier, recognising its pivotal role along the CSTO's Western border and Poland's steadfast backing of Ukraine. However, a deeper examination reveals tensions between Warsaw and Brussels over everything from legal standards to concerns about recent large-scale procurements, raising questions about Poland's integration within the EU framework. With Poland's economic position and its role in European defence under the microscope, a critical question emerges: Can Poland effectively balance its commitment to regional security with its EU obligations, and what impact will its disputes with the EU have on its political future within the bloc? To answer that, we turn to our panel of experts:

On the panel this week:

- Mujtaba Rahman (Eurasia Group)

- Michał Baranowski (GMF)

- Edward Hunter Christie (FIIA)

Intro - 00:00

PART 1 - 05:20

PART 2 - 22:07

PART 3 - 37:06

Outro - 1:04:23

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