Polityka USA w latach 2008 - 2016 i jej wpływ na bezpieczeństwo Polski

Abstract

The dissertation attempts to analyze the United States international and security policy during the presidency of Barack Obama and how it affected the security of Poland. The research is concentrated on the US foreign policy towards the main threats to the security and stability of the international system.The time frame of the analyzed period covers the years 2008 - 2016. US policy during Barack Obama's presidency was aimed at limiting involvement in the world, which in his view contributed to the weakening of American power. However, world events have forced the president to partially correct and modify the original strategy. US interests have been endangered by the growing instability around the world and because of that American engagement in the Middle East was continued and military capabilities in Europe were increased. The deterioration of security in Europe and Russia's aggressive policy towards Ukraine have forced the United States to take a closer look at the region of Central and Eastern Europe. Poland, which is the furthest ally with the greatest potential on NATO's eastern flank, is playing an increasingly important role in global US policy aimed at maintaining American leadership in the world.