NATO Is Here
For Us
In the afternoon, restaurants and cafes in the Masurian town of Orzysz fill up quickly. Men and women in uniforms of NATO armed forces sit among us. They drink coffee and talk about food, soccer, and mosquitoes. Some articulate Polish words with ease, while we help others place their orders. Just as they help us: with their service and presence, making our world more connected, friendlier, and safer. Together, we are part of something bigger and more important. And when the city empties out, we know that the exercises on the training ground have begun.
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Economic Benefits
And Development
As A Result Of
NATO's Presence
A turbulent history and its painful lessons have given Poles many reasons to seek security and Allies in the most powerful military Alliance of democratic nations. Poland's accession to NATO was the fulfillment of a dream that the architects of the peaceful Solidarity revolution shared with millions of Poles - that of an independent homeland returning to a democratic community of values.
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We All
Need Allies
The twentieth century was a century of wars, great ideologies and tragic conflicts that changed the world. It was also a time of remarkable scientific, technological and social achievements that contributed to the development and progress of humanity. As we entered the 21st century, we hoped that the painful lessons were behind us and the next centennial would be a time of global peace, growing prosperity and dialogue. In reality, over the past 20 years we have continuously faced new challenges: terrorism, financial, migration and environmental crises, pandemics, authoritarian regimes and growing inequality.
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Check your
knowledge
The term "disinformation" has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, leading many to believe they are well-versed in its nuances. It's easy to dismiss falsely created content as trivial and straightforward to identify, assuming one would have to be exceptionally gullible to fall for it.
However, it's precisely the banality and simplicity of disinformation that often serve as mechanisms of manipulation. What's more, such manipulation can be a component of hybrid operations, which mix digital attacks with information warfare to support armed aggression. The ultimate goal is to sow unrest, undermine legal frameworks, and destabilize military Alliances like NATO, exacerbating social divisions and fringe ideologies.
War in its worst military form, does not have to occur at our borders to affect us. This underscores the importance of delving deeper into understanding disinformation and the tactics employed called "bad actors" who propagate it. Our knowledge and awareness of these threats serve as our best defense in combating them daily.