Can Poland Save the Baltics from Russia? A report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) suggests that beefing up the Polish military strength and America's presence in the country could do just that. Here's What You Need to Remember: While the Polish economy is humming for now, revamping the Polish military to Western standards would be an expensive proposition. Want to stop Russia from invading the Baltic States? Then bolster Poland’s military strength, and beef up U.S. troops in Poland. That’s the message of a new report on how NATO can defend its Eastern European border.