"Poland will also legitimize its recent big-ticket purchase of the Patriot missile system with this document. The agreement is worth the entire defense budget of the country. Poland can't cover these costs. In other words, the doctrine is a means of displaying loyalty and agreeing to certain credit terms on arms deliveries from the United States," he explained.
However, according to Asafov, the country does not have the resources to reform its armed forces, an issue which the doctrine is also meant to resolve.
In addition, Poland has used this opportunity to reaffirm that it has aligned itself with the United States when it comes to NATO, the analyst added.
"Germany was open to the idea of creating the European Union's armed forces after Trump said that Berlin owed the US 'vast sums of money.' In this case Poland has pledged allegiance to its overlord and made a deal," he explained.
"Last year, anti-NATO slogans were visible at a traditional march held on National Independence Day. The Polish leadership, particularly the president and the defense minister, have valued and relied heavily on America's assistance. They are showing the people that the support for NATO must only become more pronounced in the country," the analyst explained.
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