People instinctively sought to ensure their own security since the dawn of time. This simply existential need impelled people to seek new solutions for its assurance. You may say that the need for security shaped the attitudes of people, and greatly contributed to the current development of civilization. This article is dedicated to the strategic reserves of our nation and its role for the security of local communities in Poland. The primary problem, that has been addressed herein, is the possibility to provide strategic reserves in crisis situations, on the basis of analyses carried out by the Material Reserves Agency, taking place in recent years.

The issue of migration is a growing phenomenon. It has its source in mundane social causes, working conditions, personal as well as political circumstances. After joining the European Union and the Schengen area, new labor markets were opened for the Poles. This raises many opportunities, but also challenges and threats for emigrants and citizens of the countries to which they go. Trends in the world and in Europe represent the majority of seasonal or time trips. Poland is also becoming an increasingly attractive country for paid work, especially for the citizens from the eastern border of the country. Migration is an important aspect of the European integration, which has a huge impact on economic development, primarily reflected in the labor market.