The Polish contribution to a new European security structure

Abstract

The Madrid summit taking place this summer will mark a watershed in the development of European security, with the expected invitation to some Central European countries to join NATO Poland is one of the foremost of these and there is wide support both inside and out‐’ side the country for its membership. But there are also still anxieties on the part of some for the very idea of NATO enlargement and its implications for European security in general and relations with Russia in particular. Here Poland's Foreign Minister, Dariousz Rosati, sets out the Polish view of changing European security structures, NATO's external adaptation and Poland's potential contribution to an enlarged Alliance. He points to the need to develop a special partnership with Russia and Ukraine based on fundamental principles of regional security. Poland's commitment to serving national and inter‐ national security interests will, Minister Rosati believes, be greatly enhanced as a full member of NATO.