Georgia-Russia conflict: How is Poland related to all this and the NATO thing?

Question

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Answer 1

Lately becuase Poland, like Georgia, has leanings toward aligning itslef more with the West (NATO) and is concerned about its eastern neighbors who may want to reincorporate Poland in their zone of influence.  

Mort tactically, Poland has agreed to host missile defence technology which is ostensibly aimed at defending from potential Iranian threats but which also devalue the deterrence of the Russian arsenal.

Answer 2

This is about the control of an important oil and gas pipeline to the west and has nothing at all to do with Poland or NATO.