# Poland's New Strategic Culture - Piotr Pietrzak | Ep. 15 (2026)

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Podcast: [The IR thinker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ir-thinker-6691770)
Published: 2026-06-01T22:26:22+00:00
Episode link: https://www.irthinker.com/poland-new-strategic-culture-piotr-pietrzak
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As American power recedes and European unity fractures, Poland finds itself at the centre of one of the most consequential geopolitical transformations of our time. Dr Piotr Pietrzak joins us to trace Poland's journey from historical insecurity to strategic confidence. Can Poland sustain great-power aspirations without overreaching?  Piotr Pietrzak Piotr Pietrzak is co-founder of In Statu Nascendi Think Tank , a non-partisan and independent institution bringing together scholars from a wide range of disciplines. It is devoted to rigorous inquiry into contemporary conflict and political philosophy, and to generating actionable ideas on geoeconomic, political, and socio-economic matters. A scholar, ontologist, and author, Dr Pietrzak is particularly known for bringing a rigorous pragmatic perspective to international relations theory, conflict management, and geopolitics. His work consistently bridges theoretical inquiry and real-world application, making it relevant to both academic and policy audiences. Publications: On the Idea of Humanitarian Intervention: A New Compartmentalization of IR Theories Exploring the implications of local and regional conflicts The Changing Conceptual Landscape of the Russian War in Ukraine (2014-Present) and Syria (2011-Present) The Russia ‒ Ukraine War and the Renaissance of IR Realism Geopolitical rivalries and strategic competition across Eurasia Strengthening international relations through transformative theory and practice The Sikorski–Tusk doctrine underpinning Poland's new strategic culture and its response to the Russia–Ukraine War Content 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Reimagining International Relations: An Ontology “In Statu Nascendi” 04:09 - The Giedroyc-Mieroszewski Doctrine 07:17 - The Brzezinski Doctrine 11:02 - The Sik…

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