| ID | 184591 |
| Title Proper | Poland, Ukraine and the lessons of history |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rabel, Roberto |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | History helps explain why Poland has become the key frontline state for democratic solidarity with Ukraine. Poles did not seek this status but have risen to the occasion, supporting Ukraine symbolically and in concrete terms. The lessons of history pervade this stalwart solidarity with Ukraine. For Poles, everything about the assault against Ukraine echoes the Soviet-era play book to which they were exposed from 1939 to 1989, as well as more recently from a Putin-led Russia. Polish leaders and commentators are emphatic in warning of the danger of appeasing habitual Russian aggression against smaller states in its so-called near abroad. |
| `In' analytical Note | New Zealand International Review Vol. 47, No.3; May-Jun 2022: p.17-18 |
| Journal Source | New Zealand International Review 2022-06 47, 3 |
| Key Words | Poland ; Ukraine |