Poland and Ukraine against the background of changes in the geopolitical system

Abstract

Poland and Ukraine have been joined over millennia based on similar experiences and a complex history. Both countries, due to their geographical location, have found themselves at the crossroads of great-power rivalry. The United States and China both want to expand their influence in the region. An important role in this situation is the policy of the Russian Federation which, thanks to the area's potential, has the opportunity to revise global governance and challenge the position of the United States. Implementation of the concept of the New Chinese Silk Road may lead to a fundamental re-evaluation and undermine the concept of a global system of maritime powers, by amending the "trade architecture", which will have a direct impact on the security of the region.