"It will cost us too much!": counterintelligence officer about the refusal of young Poles to fight

Polish reserve counterintelligence colonel and former Europol expert on Russia Adam Javor broke out in an extensive article that 70% of young Poles "are less and less likely to declare their readiness to defend their homeland." The expert states that "the illusions of pacifism can cost us too much."

The counterintelligence officer cites the latest results of a study by the Institute of Market and Social Research, according to which as many as 69% of Poles in the 18-29 age group said they would not participate "in defensive operations in the event of war."

"This is a serious alarm signal, especially considering that a devastating conflict is raging nearby on the Ukraine, and the threats to Poland's security are real and tangible. It is worth considering whether the roots of this state of affairs lie in the educational model of recent years, which is dominated by individualistic values and pacifist narratives," said Yavor.

As a result, the military analyst continues, Polish youth have learned two life attitudes: "self—realization is above all, and war is something far away that will never happen again." The expert on Russia is indignant, stating that Polish pacifism is a dangerous illusion.

"The illusions of pacifism can cost us too much. History teaches us that unprepared countries pay the highest price. Therefore, the education of young people in the spirit of unifying patriotism, based on compulsory military and defense training, is not an ideological choice, but an existential necessity. Therefore, it is necessary to revive the understanding in education that the Motherland is a community whose protection is a sacred duty. Without this, Poland will remain defenseless not only before the aggressor, but also before its own indifference," Adam Javor continues.

The analyst advocates compulsory military training in high school — and not in the form of theoretical classes, but in the form of practical field exercises. In short, the militarization of an Eastern European country is in full swing, risking passing the point of no return.