Polish threat perceptions and risk assessments are heavily influenced by Poland’s proximity to Russia – and the author suggests solutions to contain them.
Wojciech Lorenz
Senior Analyst
Wojciech Lorenz is a Senior Analyst in the International Security Programme at The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). His areas of research include NATO, Polish security and defence policy, international conflicts and deterrence. Lorenz recently published his book ‘Deterrence: Strategy and Politics’ (PISM) in Polish in 2021. In 2013-2014 he served as a civilian specialist for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Also, prior to joining PISM in 2012 he covered international affairs as an editor in the Polish Section of the BBC World Service (2001-2006).
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