Poland's New Strategic Culture and Geopolitical Ambitions — Piotr Pietrzak

As American power recedes and European unity fractures, Poland finds itself at the centre of one of the most consequential geopolitical transformations of our time. Dr Piotr Pietrzak joins us to trace Poland's journey from historical insecurity to strategic confidence. Can Poland sustain great-power aspirations without overreaching?

Piotr Pietrzak is co-founder of In Statu Nascendi Think Tank, a non-partisan and independent institution bringing together scholars from a wide range of disciplines. It is devoted to rigorous inquiry into contemporary conflict and political philosophy, and to generating actionable ideas on geoeconomic, political, and socio-economic matters.

A scholar, ontologist, and author, Dr Pietrzak is particularly known for bringing a rigorous pragmatic perspective to international relations theory, conflict management, and geopolitics. His work consistently bridges theoretical inquiry and real-world application, making it relevant to both academic and policy audiences.

Selected Publications

On the Idea of Humanitarian Intervention: A New Compartmentalization of IR TheoriesExploring the implications of local and regional conflictsThe Changing Conceptual Landscape of the Russian War in Ukraine (2014-Present) and Syria (2011-Present)The Russia ‒ Ukraine War and the Renaissance of IR RealismGeopolitical rivalries and strategic competition across EurasiaStrengthening international relations through transformative theory and practiceThe Sikorski–Tusk doctrine underpinning Poland's new strategic culture and its response to the Russia–Ukraine War

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Reimagining International Relations: An Ontology “In Statu Nascendi”

04:09 - The Giedroyc-Mieroszewski Doctrine

07:17 - The Brzezinski Doctrine

11:02 - The Sikorski–Tusk Doctrine

18:13 - Regional Power or Strategic Frontline State? Poland’s Post-2022 Autonomy