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Simon Serfaty, a CSIS senior advisor, was quoted by the Associated Press, "Polish Chief Lukewarm on Missile Defense."
January 7, 2008

Author:

Ryah Lucas

Associated Programs:

Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy

Related Research Focus:

Europe

Experts :

Simon Serfaty

Excerpt:

Poland's new prime minister broke from the staunchly pro-American stance of his predecessor, saying in comments published Monday he will not rush a decision on hosting a U.S. missile defense base.

The tough line suggests the Bush administration's clout with allies is weakening. [...]

Simon Serfaty, a senior adviser for the Europe program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said certain issues are too pressing to put on hold, and that Germany, France and Britain have "determined they should not wait for the next administration."

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