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They are not essential for Poland or other EE country. They are a tool in the US game to weaken Russian influence in the region. For Poland and the rest of EE,
by vetinari 13y ago
They are not essential for Poland or other EE country. They are a tool in the US game to weaken Russian influence in the region.
For Poland and the rest of EE, it does not matter. Either Russia, or US domination, both are bad for the local interests. They cannot gain much, but they can become victim in the process.
- kposehn 13y agoThe thing is, they want a security guarantor that isn't Russia. Russia tends to dominate; the US tends to accelerate the economy. By having a US military presence, they are much more secure from domination by Russian interests (political, economic and security). This also means that western companies will feel more secure and invest further in their economies - something they all want because it brings rapid growth that tends to be better sustained.
- kposehn 13y ago> They are a tool in the US game to weaken Russian influence in the region. I do agree with this point :)