“Today, under President Nawrocki’s leadership, Poland is ready once again to be an anchor of NATO defense and a reliable partner of the United States. The invitation extended by President Trump marks a new chapter in this alliance – a recognition that America’s path to peace through strength runs through Warsaw,” wrote Prof. Sławomir Cenckiewicz in the American Newsweek. The head of the National Security Bureau accompanied Polish President Karol Nawrocki during his visit to Washington.
Sławomir Cenckiewicz emphasized the significance of the Polish president’s visit to Washington as a gesture reflecting “the deepening partnership between Poland and the USA.” He added that the timing of this meeting was also highly significant.
“The ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, led by President Trump, have opened a narrow but crucial diplomatic window – one that requires transatlantic unity. By standing apart from Brussels’ paralysis, President Nawrocki demonstrates that Poland speaks with clarity, strength, and purpose at a moment when hesitation only serves the enemy,”
wrote Prof. Cenckiewicz.
“The Permanent Presence of the US in Poland Is Essential for the Protection of Europe and the World”
The head of the National Security Bureau pointed to the need for the United States to maintain the credibility of its deterrence doctrine, particularly since the meeting coincides with America’s review of its forces in Europe and the preparation of a new national security strategy.
“A permanent U.S. presence in Poland is essential to protect Europe and strengthen America’s global stance against coordinated adversaries,” he declared.
He noted that the message President Nawrocki brought to Washington was that “Poland is ready to shoulder more of the burden.” Prof. Cenckiewicz stressed that Poland had long warned against Russian aggression and had spent more on defense than many other NATO countries.
“Unlike much of Europe’s elite, which pursued „equal distance” between Washington and Moscow, Poland has always trusted the transatlantic relationship, making us a reliable partner,”
reminded Prof. Cenckiewicz.
He listed the massive investments made in the Polish military in recent years, adding that the transformation of the Polish Armed Forces “cannot be fully realized without U.S. troops stationed permanently in Poland.”
Three Arguments for Permanent Presence
Cenckiewicz outlined three arguments in favour of the permanent presence of US Army forces in Poland.
First – “the threat environment in Europe and Asia is inseparable.”
“If Moscow succeeds in Ukraine, Beijing will read it as a green light to escalate in the Indo–Pacific. Containing Russia in Europe is therefore essential to deterring China globally,” noted the head of the National Security Bureau.
Second, he emphasized that Poland is prepared for the effective defense of NATO’s eastern flank, both in terms of geographical location and multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments.
“We can provide facilities as comprehensive as Germany’s, including hospitals, schools, and community services for American families. The Central Communication Port, a dual–use airport and rail hub now protected by legislation proposed by President Nawrocki and awaiting parliamentary approval, is designed as NATO’s mobility backbone on the eastern flank, enabling rapid reinforcement and logistical integration,”
argued Prof. Cenckiewicz.
Third, he pointed to the loyalty of Polish allies and the strongly pro-American stance of Polish society, which sets it apart from other European nations.
Nuclear Sharing for Poland
Prof. Cenckiewicz declared that President Karol Nawrocki supports Poland’s participation in the Nuclear Sharing program, which “would eliminate Russia’s last instrument of blackmail in our region.”
He added that Poland is also investing in infrastructure projects related to NATO’s eastern flank – including a Polish-American service hub. The expansion of NATO’s fuel pipeline network in Poland also enjoys support.
The head of the National Security Bureau also noted that President Nawrocki focuses on energy security – opposing the European Green Deal and supporting coal, nuclear, and LNG-based energy.
“Poland is not only a front–line ally but also a gateway to shaping Europe’s defense and technological future. Our bases already serve as NATO’s lifeline to Ukraine; our infrastructure is being built to support U.S. operations globally (…) Today, under President Nawrocki’s leadership, Poland is ready once again to be an anchor of NATO defense and a reliable partner of the United States. The invitation extended by President Trump marks a new chapter in this alliance – a recognition that America’s path to peace through strength runs through Warsaw,”
wrote Prof. Sławomir Cenckiewicz in Newsweek.
On Wednesday, during his meeting with Nawrocki, Trump declared that American troops would remain in Poland, and if the Poles wish, the US could deploy even more. Nawrocki stated that during the closed portion of the White House meeting, he discussed with President Trump the possibility of increasing both the number and permanent presence of American troops in Poland.
