Russia as the Main Problem in Polish Foreign and Security Policy

Współdziałanie straży gminnych (miejskich) i Policji z Państwową Strażą Pożarną podczas powodzi

“…[...] The border between a threat and uncertainty (created by challenges) is quite unclear because it depends on determining values that are subject to protection, however, it also depends on individual sensitivity of the perceiving entity. Whereas people`s perception and assessment of security is always subjective, threats are often combined with challenges (Zięba, Zając, 2010). Unfortunately, people are often mistaken in perceiving the phenomena around them and have a tendency to describe ordinary challenges as threats to their security.…”

“…Unfortunately, people are often mistaken in perceiving the phenomena around them and have a tendency to describe ordinary challenges as threats to their security. R. Zięba and J. Zając emphasize that in order to avoid misunderstandings in the subjective differentiation of challenges and threats, both should be perceived as one and treated as a risk to security (Zięba, Zając, 2010). It should also be emphasized that changes in the conditioning of national security, even those that constitute a challenge, can create not only threats but also opportunities which can lead to strengthening of the level of national security.…”