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Poland's role in NATO: Warsaw an increasingly key member of the alliance
Published 7 July 2026 · europe
Poland joined NATO more than 25 years ago. Today, it sits on the alliance’s eastern flank, spends more on defence as a share of the
Poland joined NATO more than 25 years ago. Today, it sits on the alliance’s eastern flank, spends more on defence as a share of the GDP than any other NATO member, and is playing an increasingly important role in European security.
But what has NATO membership meant for Poland itself? Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from the Polish border with Russia. Find us on Check our
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Published: July 8, 2026 • 4:00 AM IST · Updated: July 8, 2026 • 4:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Poland joined NATO more than 25 years ago.
Today, it sits on the alliance’s eastern flank, spends more on defence as a share of the GDP than any other NATO member, and is playing an increasingly important role in European security.
But what has NATO membership meant for Poland itself?
Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from the Polish border with Russia.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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