Geopolitical analysis of Poland

In order to properly analyse the significance of Poland’s geopolitical location, it is worth emphasizing a few facts. Poland is situated in Central-Eastern Europe at the intersection of the rimland and the heartland. The region of this part of Europe is predominantly lowland, characterized by vast steppes and considerable distances between cities, which led to its dominance in agriculture. The countries in this area of Europe were often referred to as the “granaries of Europe,” contributing to their technological backwardness. Looking at the countries in this area in terms of population, GDP and military potential, two poles of power that have been clashing for over 500 years can be distinguished – Poland and Russia. Since the 14th century, they have influenced the region’s landscape.