https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/08/20/land-versus-sea/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 05:46:45 -0400<![CDATA[The real problem with NATO&#8217;s eastern frontier was highlighted by Poland&#8217;s demand it be provided with Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to as a precondition to hosting anti-ballistic missile basing on its soil. The Poles needed tactical reassurance to participate in the strategic equation. Missile defense might make Russia less likely to challenge the USA in a winner-take-all strategic showdown, but it did nothing to stop Moscow from exerting tactical pressures against America&#8217;s new allies in the &#8220;near abroad&#8221;. The Telegraph described the Patriot deal:]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:20:23 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/08/20/land-versus-sea-n185935