Russian Deterrence and US Military Presence
In 2018, Alexander Lanoszka and Michael Hunzeker wrote an article titled "The Case for a Permanent U.S. Military Presence in Poland," where they argued that a permanent US military presence in Poland is necessary.
The authors made a case for the importance of a permanent US military presence in Poland as a means of deterrence.
This argument highlights the strategic importance of Poland in the context of Russian deterrence.
Author's summary: US presence in Poland deters Russia.