The installation of the anti-missile shield in Poland –an opportunity, a threat or a challenge?

The purpose of this article is to present the potential effects of an anti-missile defense shield in Poland. The publication addresses selected political, military, financial and social aspects that affect building of the shield. In addition, the position of Poland in the NATO missile defense system was characterized, as was the concept of air defense in Europe. The authors also discuss the issue of Polish – Russian relationships against the background of creating of the anti-missile shield within the territory of our country.