Nurturing Atlanticists in Central Europe: Case of Slovakia and Poland

The main objective of the publication is to analyse the current status of transatlantic agenda in Slovakia and Poland, as it is reflected in the work of policymakers, civic activists, business representatives, and other actors. It examines also the role of media, education and public diplomacy in informing and engaging the broader public in the issues of transatlantic relationship, in mediating the value background of transatlantic collaboration, as well as in promoting various modes of concrete cooperation. The authors identify good and bad practices in these areas and provide a reasonable perspective for improvements. Moreover, the country studies analyses the trends in public opinion.