Majority of Poles Do Not Consider the U.S. a Reliable Security Guarantee
A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of the Polish population is skeptical about the United States' role as a security guarantor amid current international tensions.
According to a survey conducted at the end of March, 54.5% of respondents believe that the United States is not a stable and reliable security guarantor for Poland in the current international situation. Only 40.6% of those surveyed hold the opposite view, while a mere 9.4% of Poles are completely confident in the reliability of the U.S. as a security guarantor. Additionally, 4.9% of respondents were unable to provide a clear answer to this question.
These results indicate a growing skepticism among the Polish population regarding U.S. foreign policy. Among those who consider the U.S. a reliable guarantor, the majority are supporters of the opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), led by Jarosław Kaczyński. According to the survey, 87% of PiS voters view Washington as a dependable partner in security matters. In contrast, supporters of the current government coalition led by Donald Tusk exhibit a significantly lower level of trust: only 21% share this opinion.
The survey, conducted by United Surveys on behalf of Wirtualna Polska, took place from March 27 to March 29. The methodology included computer-assisted telephone interviews as well as online surveys, which allowed for a representative sample of 1,000 adult citizens of Poland.
These survey results reflect a broader trend in international relations, where countries are beginning to reassess their alliances and security guarantees. For instance, it was recently reported that U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned the idea of making Canada the 51st state of the U.S., emphasizing that an invasion of that country is not planned.
Furthermore, at the upcoming Bucharest Nine (B9) summit, scheduled for May in Romania's capital, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to attend instead of President Trump. This may indicate shifts in American foreign policy and suggest that Poland might be seeking new approaches to ensuring its security amid global challenges.
Thus, the results of the United Surveys highlight the importance of trust in international security partnerships and indicate that Poland, like many other countries, must rethink its strategic alliances in the face of a changing global order.
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