2026-01-27 12:45
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2026-01-27 12:45
End of speculation about Andrzej Duda's future after the end of his term. One of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world, the Heritage Foundation, has officially announced that the Polish president will join their group as a “Visiting Fellow”. This prestigious distinction puts him at the very center of the Washington security debate.
We have just learned that the former president and his wife founded a consulting company, and today we have news from overseas.
The Heritage Foundation, an organization that has been shaping the political programs of the American right (including the administrations of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump) for decades, welcomed the Polish leader with enthusiasm. Kevin Roberts, president of the foundation, emphasized that Andrzej Duda's experience in building the security of NATO's eastern flank is invaluable to Americans.
What will Andrzej Duda do in Washington?
The role of “Visiting Fellow” at the Heritage Foundation is not only a prestigious title, but a real influence on transatlantic policy. The former president is expected to focus on several key areas.
Energy security: using experience from building energy independence of Poland and the Three Seas region.
NATO eastern flank: advice on strengthening the US military presence in Central and Eastern Europe.
Relations with the USA: building bridges between Warsaw and future administrations in Washington, which is crucial in the face of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why does this matter for Poland?
The Heritage Foundation is an institution that has a real impact on American decision-makers. The presence of a Polish politician in its structures is a signal that Poland's voice on security matters is listened to attentively in the US.
For Andrzej Duda himself, it is an entry into the elite of world diplomacy and a chance to continue his mission outside the country, in one of the most powerful analytical centers in the world. Although the financial details of the cooperation have not been made public, the “Fellow” status in such a significant organization is associated not only with prestige, but also with access to a unique network of contacts at the highest levels of power.
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