David Frum visited post-communist Poland in 20 years later ; nation was eager to connect with U.S. 20 years later , 1990 , democratic Poland part of EU , EU ; U.S. seems less central in importance . Poland has closer connections in EU , he says , have had awkward political moments with U.S. Frum : U.S. still key to security , has goodwill history with Poland , but its importance dwindling .
David Frum visited post-communist Poland in 1990 ; nation was eager to connect with U.S. Now , 20 years later , democratic Poland part of EU , NATO ; U.S. seems less central in importance . Poland has closer connections in EU , he says , have had awkward political moments with U.S. Frum : U.S. still key to security , has goodwill history with Poland , but its importance dwindling .