The New Europe Institute is pleased to organise the conference ‘25 Years of Poland in NATO-Past, Present and Future Commitment of Poland’ in November thanks to a grant from the NATO Public Diplomacy Division. The aim of the conference is to reflect together on Poland’s role in the alliance to date and Poland’s opportunities in the future.
The conference will take place on 20 November this year from 9.30 a.m. to 1.40 p.m. at the Staszic Palace in Warsaw in a two-panel format. We greatly encourage you to register: https://forms.gle/qdLq3M9qwXbA6m5RA
The conference will be translated simultaneously to English.
Military Panel 1: Polish Armed Forces – the path to NATO, evolution and the role of Poland within the Alliance:
How have the Polish Armed Forces achieved operational capabilities comparable to those of other NATO forces, and what does the future hold for the Polish Armed Forces regarding further development?
With the participation of:
- gen. dr Andrzej Fałkowski, retired general of arms, the Casimir Pulaski Foundation
- gen. Jerzy Gut, retired brigadier general, Polish Geopolitical Society
- Krzysztof Wojczal, krzysztofwojczal.pl
- ppłk rez. Maciej Korowaj, Defence24
- Mikołaj Teperek (moderator)
In the military panel, we aim to collectively identify the most significant changes in the Polish Armed Forces since the 1990s, as well as the key modernization efforts that have contributed to achieving operational and interoperability capabilities on par with allied forces. The panel will focus in particular on the participation of Polish contingents in NATO operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, as well as the experience gained in missions abroad. Importantly, we seek to define the position of the Polish Armed Forces on NATO’s Eastern Flank. The final part of the panel will address the future of the Polish army in times of geopolitical instability and the ongoing war on our eastern borders, as well as the challenges related to the modernization of Poland’s arms industry.
Political Panel 2: Poland in NATO, NATO in Poland – how has membership in the Alliance changed Poland’s international position and what challenges does it face in the context of the threat of war?
How has Poland’s membership in the alliance changed Poland’s international position, and what challenges does it face in the context of the potential threat of war?
With the participation of:
- prof. Agnieszka Legucka, the Polish Institute of International Affairs
- dr Mihai Sebe, lecturer, University of Bucharest
- dr Wojciech Lorenz, the Polish Institute of International Affairs
- dr Jacek Raubo, Defence24
- Mikołaj Teperek (moderator)
The aim of the panel is to highlight the changes in Poland’s position on the international stage, particularly in relation to its NATO membership. A key element of the discussion will be the impact of Poland’s involvement in the Alliance on transatlantic relations and its relations with Eastern Flank countries. The discussion will also address the opportunities and threats Poland faces in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the potential for armed conflict with the Russian Federation.
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We eagerly anticipate your participation at the conference ‘25 Years of Poland in NATO-Past, Present and Future Commitment of Poland’. It will be an insightful and valuable opportunity to exchange views and discuss with experts in the field. The conference is further an excellent opportunity to network with experts.
To participate in the conference, please register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/qdLq3M9qwXbA6m5RA
The number of participants is limited.
Practical information about the conference:
Conference: „25 Years of Poland in NATO—Past, Present and Future Commitment of Poland”
Date: November, 20, 2024
Address: Staszic Palace in the Erazm Majewski Hall, Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa, Poland
Schedule:
09.30 – 10.00 – Registration
10.00 – 10.15 – Opening remarks
10.15 – 11.45 – First panel: “Polish Armed Forces – the path to NATO, evolution and the role of Poland within the Alliance”
11.45 – 12.00 – Coffee break
12.00 – 13.30 – Second panel: “Poland in NATO, NATO in Poland – how has Poland’s membership in the alliance changed Poland’s international position, and what challenges does it face in the context of the potential threat of war?”
13.30 – 13.40 – Closing ceremony
13.45 – 15.00 – Lunch
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