Making defence European again
The Russian threat is not going away any time soon. To defend themselves without America’s help, Europeans need to pursue a new, distinctly European model of defence and deterrence
Experts & Staff
Marta Prochwicz Jazowska
Deputy Head, Warsaw Office
Policy Fellow
Areas of expertise
Polish politics and foreign and security policy, EU foreign and security policy, the Weimar Triangle
Languages
Polish, English, French, German
Biography
Marta Prochwicz Jazowska is the deputy head of the Warsaw office and a policy fellow at ECFR. She works on European security and defence, EU defence funding mechanisms and policies, and transatlantic relations.
Prior to joining ECFR, Prochwicz Jazowska managed the German Marshall Fund’s programmes in its Warsaw office. Before this, she worked on fostering transatlantic relations through cultural diplomacy.
During Poland’s presidency of the council of the European Union in 2011, Prochwicz Jazowska sat in on the EU’s political and security committee as the assistant to the Polish permanent representative to the forum. She also gained experience at the European Commission, NATO, the EU delegation to Peru, the Polish embassies in Azerbaijan and Costa Rica, and at the Turkish think-tank USAK-ISRO.
She frequently appears in Polish and international media (including CNN, BBC, SkyNews, Bloomberg, and TVN24), writing articles on topics related to Polish foreign policy and EU foreign and security policy.
She holds a master’s degree in international studies and diplomacy from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and a bachelor’s degree from University College London.
The ticking clock: Why NATO’s deterrence against Russia is under pressure
Putin has long wanted to extract concessions from NATO. The three factors deterring Russia from an attack—a war in Ukraine, military capacity, and NATO strength—are under unprecedented strain
European Power
Is Russia Winning or Collapsing? The State of Country and its Society
Despite unprecedented Western sanctions, Russia’s economy has shown surprising resilience, though recent data suggests this war-fueled growth may be reaching its limits—a crucial factor since analysts have long identified the economy as key to Russia’s ability to sustain its military campaign. Simultaneously, we’re witnessing escalating Russian hybrid activities against Western nations, from drone incursions into…
Hold the line: NATO cannot allow airspace violations to go unchallenged
The NATO response to Russia’s latest violation of Poland airspace shows what collective defence can achieve and is the kind of resolute action the new threat environment demands
Home and away: Why Poland is fighting a war on two fronts
Poland should be at the forefront in deterring Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Instead, its government is hindered by political infighting and an unclear position towards Ukrainians in Poland. Tusk and Nawrocki need to put aside their differences and let Poland lead on European security policy
Two-year timer: How Europeans can support Tusk against Poland’s right wing
Karol Nawrocki is well-placed to block Donald Tusk’s agenda and threaten his reelection in 2027. Tusk should engage with European leaders—and the new Polish president—to help deter Poland’s right wing and defend its liberal future
Not so fast: How Poland’s next president could hamper its foreign policy ambitions
If the Law and Justice candidate wins Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s efforts to make Poland a key player within the EU could be under threat. Transatlantic and Ukraine policy, however, will likely remain bipartisan
Guns and butter: How to keep Europeans on board with higher defence spending
European policymakers face a tough task. While boosting defence spending, they also need to tailor their communication strategies to keep their national publics onside
European Power
European views on a second Trump presidency: Time for pragmatism
The re-election of President Trump sent shockwaves across Europe and around the world. From a global perspective, Europeans are seemingly alone in their pessimism about a second Trump mandate compared to people in other countries around the world. But what does the picture look like if we zoom-in on Europe? This…
Europe confronts Trump: the politics of transatlantic relations
Mark Leonard welcomes Camille Lons, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska, Jana Puglierin, José Ignacio Torreblanca and Arturo Varvelli to discuss how European capitals are responding to Trump’s dramatic return to the White House
Publications
Making defence European again
The Russian threat is not going away any time soon. To defend themselves without America’s help, Europeans need to pursue a new, distinctly European model of defence and deterrence
Articles
The ticking clock: Why NATO’s deterrence against Russia is under pressure
Putin has long wanted to extract concessions from NATO. The three factors deterring Russia from an attack—a war in Ukraine, military capacity, and NATO strength—are under unprecedented strain
Hold the line: NATO cannot allow airspace violations to go unchallenged
The NATO response to Russia’s latest violation of Poland airspace shows what collective defence can achieve and is the kind of resolute action the new threat environment demands
Home and away: Why Poland is fighting a war on two fronts
Poland should be at the forefront in deterring Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Instead, its government is hindered by political infighting and an unclear position towards Ukrainians in Poland. Tusk and Nawrocki need to put aside their differences and let Poland lead on European security policy
Two-year timer: How Europeans can support Tusk against Poland’s right wing
Karol Nawrocki is well-placed to block Donald Tusk’s agenda and threaten his reelection in 2027. Tusk should engage with European leaders—and the new Polish president—to help deter Poland’s right wing and defend its liberal future
Not so fast: How Poland’s next president could hamper its foreign policy ambitions
If the Law and Justice candidate wins Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s efforts to make Poland a key player within the EU could be under threat. Transatlantic and Ukraine policy, however, will likely remain bipartisan
Guns and butter: How to keep Europeans on board with higher defence spending
European policymakers face a tough task. While boosting defence spending, they also need to tailor their communication strategies to keep their national publics onside
Between two Donalds: How Tusk’s relationship with Trump could foster EU-US cooperation
The United States and Poland have a historic allyship. Despite Donald Tusk and Donald Trump harbouring opposing ideological motivations, there remains scope for the two countries to work together in the interest of European security
Podcasts
Europe confronts Trump: the politics of transatlantic relations
Mark Leonard welcomes Camille Lons, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska, Jana Puglierin, José Ignacio Torreblanca and Arturo Varvelli to discuss how European capitals are responding to Trump’s dramatic return to the White House
Poland’s presidency: A new European leadership
Mark Leonard welcomes Joanna Bekker, Piotr Buras, and Marta Prochwicz Jazowska to discuss Poland’s presidency of the EU Council at a time of geopolitical uncertainty
NATO at 75: The future of European defence
Vessela Tcherneva welcomes Camille Grand, Camille Lons, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska, and Jana Puglierin to discuss the 75th NATO summit, and how Europe can defend itself with less America
Events
European Power
Is Russia Winning or Collapsing? The State of Country and its Society
Despite unprecedented Western sanctions, Russia’s economy has shown surprising resilience, though recent data suggests this war-fueled growth may be reaching its limits—a crucial factor since analysts have long identified the economy as key to Russia’s ability to sustain its military campaign. Simultaneously, we’re witnessing escalating Russian hybrid activities against Western nations, from drone incursions into…
European Power
European views on a second Trump presidency: Time for pragmatism
The re-election of President Trump sent shockwaves across Europe and around the world. From a global perspective, Europeans are seemingly alone in their pessimism about a second Trump mandate compared to people in other countries around the world. But what does the picture look like if we zoom-in on Europe? This…
In the media
Jana Puglierin, Marta Prochwicz and Rafael Loss on a new approach to European defence
Marta Prochwicz, Jana Puglierin and Rafael Loss on a new defence model for Europe
Marta Prochwicz in conversation with TVP World on the US troops in Poland
Marta Prochwicz Jazowska on the price Poland pays for US troops and on possible scenarios after Trump’s announced troop cuts
Marta Prochwicz on the implications of the war against Iran for Poland