Poland - In-Depth PESTLE Insights
COUNTRY ANALYSIS REPORT
Poland
In-depth PESTLE insights
Publication Date: October 2011
OVERVIEW Catalyst
This profile analyzes the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structures in Poland. Each of the PESTLE factors is explored in terms of four parameters: current strengths, current challenges, future prospects, and future risks.
Summary
Key findings The country has a strong foreign policy, but the diplomatic row with Russia is a cause for concern
The country is a member of the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union (EU), and enjoys good relations with the US. The Polish government has strong ties with the US, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The country’s bilateral co-operation with Ukraine remains stable. In Afghanistan, the country is following objectives according to the United Nations (UN) Charter. The country plans to develop trade and business contacts with Asian, Latin American, and African countries in infrastructure, finance, tourism, and high technology. However, a diplomatic row with Russia could hamper its strong foreign policy progress. Investigations into the April 2010 air crash that killed the then Polish President Lech Kaczynski continue to impact bilateral relations between the two. While the Russian investigation has squarely blamed the Polish pilots for the crash, the Polish investigation claims that both the Russians and the Polish pilots were at fault for the accident. Although the Polish report echoed Russian findings, it also stated that the Russian investigation was incomplete, as it failed to report whether Smolensk airport (where the crash occurred) and its air traffic control were ready to receive air traffic. The report also questioned Russian claims that Poland's air commander, General Andrzej Blasik, forced the pilots into a dangerous landing under the influence of alcohol. The incident has soured relations between
Poland
In-depth PESTLE insights
Publication Date: October 2011
OVERVIEW Catalyst
This profile analyzes the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structures in Poland. Each of the PESTLE factors is explored in terms of four parameters: current strengths, current challenges, future prospects, and future risks.
Summary
Key findings The country has a strong foreign policy, but the diplomatic row with Russia is a cause for concern
The country is a member of the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union (EU), and enjoys good relations with the US. The Polish government has strong ties with the US, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The country’s bilateral co-operation with Ukraine remains stable. In Afghanistan, the country is following objectives according to the United Nations (UN) Charter. The country plans to develop trade and business contacts with Asian, Latin American, and African countries in infrastructure, finance, tourism, and high technology. However, a diplomatic row with Russia could hamper its strong foreign policy progress. Investigations into the April 2010 air crash that killed the then Polish President Lech Kaczynski continue to impact bilateral relations between the two. While the Russian investigation has squarely blamed the Polish pilots for the crash, the Polish investigation claims that both the Russians and the Polish pilots were at fault for the accident. Although the Polish report echoed Russian findings, it also stated that the Russian investigation was incomplete, as it failed to report whether Smolensk airport (where the crash occurred) and its air traffic control were ready to receive air traffic. The report also questioned Russian claims that Poland's air commander, General Andrzej Blasik, forced the pilots into a dangerous landing under the influence of alcohol. The incident has soured relations between