Prime Minister May signed the landmark UK-Poland Treaty on Defence and Security Co-operation during her visit to the Polish capital, Warsaw.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May described the new treaty, which will promote cooperation on defense training and information sharing, as a “powerful symbol of our continued close cooperation.”
Strategically, it makes sense that London and Warsaw are working more closely. Poland, aiming to deter any potential Russian aggression, is focused on developing as many defense partnerships as possible — and as one of the main military powers in Europe, the United Kingdom is an obvious ally. London, in turn, sees Warsaw as a key player in the larger standoff between Russia and the West.
This is something we have seen after "Peace of Westphalia". UK, being isolated from Europe as landmark always tries to isoalte herself from European conflicts unless would affect UK but try to emerge coalitions with anyone who would create the conflicts that would create a weak Europe which UK has sees as major competitor against herself in terms of economy.
Poland and Britain have been close military allies since Polish allies flew with the RAF during the Battle of Britain.
Mrs May's visit comes at a time of increased tension between Poland and the EU.
Earlier this week the European Commission threatened to strip Poland of voting rights after a series of judicial reforms.
However Mrs May’s trip to Poland shows the UK is already not bound by EU expectations.
