#Poland

Poland ousted its authoritarian government in 2023, but restoring democracy has proven messier than expected. The liberal coalition faces a catch-22: using undemocratic means to restore democratic norms.

Why restoring democracy after authoritarianism is harder than it looks. Poland's struggle with the 'illiberal trilemma' offers sobering lessons for any nation trying to rebuild.

How a beat-up car became a symbol of liberation for friends under communist rule, challenging our modern understanding of freedom and material success.

Russian Sandworm hackers attempted a major cyberattack on Poland's energy grid in late 2025 using DynoWiper malware. Discover how the nation's defenses prevented a blackout for 500,000 homes.

Hanwha Aerospace signed a $4 billion contract with Poland for Chunmoo MLRS and CGR-080 missiles. The deal includes local production in Poland starting 2030.

Hanwha Aerospace signs a $3.9 billion deal with Poland for Chunmoo rocket systems and CGR-080 missiles, strengthening their strategic defense partnership.

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a $3.9 billion deal to export Chunmoo rocket systems to Poland. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik attended the signing in Warsaw, marking a major step for South Korea's defense exports.

Hanwha Aerospace signs a massive $3.48 billion third-stage contract with Poland for Chunmoo rocket systems on Dec 29, 2025. This deal solidifies South Korea's defense presence in Europe.

Russia launched a massive strike on Kyiv with 500 drones and 40 missiles just before Zelensky's meeting with Trump. Poland scrambled jets as regional tensions reached a breaking point.

Poland's air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and tracked suspected smuggler balloons from Belarus, heightening tensions on NATO's eastern flank during the holidays.

Poland intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea and reported dozens of objects crossing from Belarus, raising concerns of a coordinated holiday provocation.