News / Why should Poland consider pursuing a strategic alliance with Ukraine? [44]

As a thought experiment and a continuation of sorts of the strategic alliance with Russia thread, I propose a discussion of another option (as in the thread's title).

Of course, Poland is already supporting the Ukrainian war effort and has been doing so from the very beginning of the Russian invasion (not only with weapons but also with economic and humanitarian aid) but should our two Slavic countries strengthen the ties and formalise an even closer alliance?

Possible arguments for:

- the fall of Ukraine means that Poland will become the next "bumper" of the West to stop the invading Russians;
- the fall of Ukraine, coupled with American withdrawal from Europe, will create a very difficult geostrategic position
for Poland;
- a strong bilateral alliance could serve as the economic spine of the Three Seas (Międzymorze) Initiative, making
the entire Central Europe more self-reliant and globally competitive.

Possible arguments against:

- Ukrainian government is staunchly pro-German and marginalising Poland in their plans (like future rebuilding of Ukraine);
- Ukraine glorifies and honours OUN-UPA and Waffen-SS formations that took part in genocide of Poles;
- Ukraine has a very strong nationalist current which could potentially make such an alliance fragile or even counterproductive
in the long term.