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Sub-Regional Defence Synchronisation – Theory Perspectives and Security Expectations for the Baltics

Europe (Central and Eastern)
Conflict
European Union
NATO
Security
War
Olevs Nikers
Riga Stradinš University
Olevs Nikers
Riga Stradinš University
Otto Tabuns
University of Latvia

Abstract

Purpose of this presentation is to outline and discuss origin and sustainability of the modern security alliance between the small countries – focusing on the Baltic States. It takes issue of alliance formation outside the realm of the power balancing of the Cold War period, when the main Alliance building theory has been formed. From one side presentation will discuss current issues of the Baltic States security cooperation which were identified and analyzed within the Baltic Security Strategy Project (2018/2019) by scholars and government professionals of the Baltic States and from the other side it will look on the traditional and more modern theoretical perspectives, answering the question, whether small states together are capable to enhance their defenses and enhance deterrence by synchronizing their security and improving military interoperability within the collective security system.