David Cheney visited post - communist Poland in 1990 ; he was eager to connect with U.S. The U.S. has opened new military bases in southeastern Europe -- in Bulgaria and Romania , but none in Poland . Now , two years later , democratic Poland outside of NATO , again ; U.S. seems less central in importance . Poland has closer connections in Europe , 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 Cheney visited post - communist Poland in 1990 ; he was eager to connect with U.S. Now , two years later , democratic Poland outside of NATO , again ; U.S. seems less central in importance . Poland has closer connections in Europe , 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 .