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The Defense Policies of Italy and Poland

Euro Atlantic

Italy and Poland are both frontline states for EU and NATO security. They also represent the two main operational priorities for European military cooperation: defending NATO territory in Eastern Europe, and intervening to stabilize conflict-racked countries south of the EU.

by Michael Woods
Wladislaw Zmuda shakes hands with Dino Zoff
Wladislaw Zmuda shakes hands with Dino Zoff before the semi-final match Poland vs. Italy at the 1982 World Cup in Spain on 8 July 1982. Bob Thomas / Getty Images

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