A few days ago I heard an interesting story.
A scientist, a historian from one of the countries of Central Europe, was accused by his colleagues that his approach to research was too “Polonized”. The point was that he treated his country’s communist past as historians close to the Institute of National Remembrance do – uncompromisingly, with a full awareness of the need for dismantling. Some of his colleagues did not like this approach and considered it inappropriate in their country’s political context.
When I heard this story, I immediately thought: it’s very good that this scientist “Polonized” his work. I will write more – all of Central Europe needs as much “Polonization” as possible right now.
No, we are not talking about some Polish messianism in the Croatian version. It’s about something else. The war in Ukraine is radically changing the geopolitical position of Central Europe. This change brings great dangers, but also great opportunities for these countries. The main doubt of this change can be described in the following words.
Will Central Europe (after) become an area where Germany on the one hand and Russia on the other will share their interests and influence? Will it adopt an independent, sovereign policy that will ensure its prosperity and a good future?
Poland is a country that can serve as an example for other countries in the region.
The government in Warsaw pursues an independent, autonomous national policy. This self-confident policy, based on healthy Christian patriotism and adherence to principles, could become a model for other Central European countries.
In some cases it happens.
This is not a risk free policy. However, this is the only possible option if Poland, followed by other Central European countries, wants to ensure a secure future. A future that these nations will decide, not Berlin, Paris or Moscow.
That is why I believe that Central Europe, and my Croatia, need as much “Polonization” as possible.
Source: wPolityce