Poland’s Perspectives on NATO through the Speeches of President Andrzej Duda

Authors : Yusuf AVAR

Pages : 61-77

Doi:10.53451/ijps.1333325

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Publication Date : 2023-10-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study investigates Poland’s viewpoints on NATO by examining President Andrzej Duda’s statements. 41 of Duda’s speeches have been subjected to critical discourse analysis. As a result, 7 discursive arguments are identified. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1); Duda concentrates on the idea of the geopolitical situation to discuss security and insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2); focuses on transatlantic relations. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3); Duda considers NATO cooperation essential for Poland’s security and insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4); argues that NATO has been established on the tenets of freedom and security. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(5); Duda states that Poland’s membership in NATO is a way for it to demonstrate its sovereignty. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6); Duda thinks that NATO’s infrastructure must be increased to offer more collective security and insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(7); NATO’s new strategic concept must take into consideration the changes that have been brought about by Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
Keywords : Andrzej Duda, Foreign Policy of Poland, NATO, Poland