The Sukwali Gap is described as point of vulnerability that would risk isolating Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from its NATO allies if seized by Russia. Recent exercises by NATO forces along this border underscore the need to expand defence operations beyond physical geography.
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Canada has been criticized for not contributing enough money to international defence, but do defence expenditures truly reflect Canada’s contribution.
As Canada gears up to lead major NATO operations in the Baltics, what is at stake for involved actors?
Russia’s new human rights ombudsman promises to defend Russians abroad and fight subversion at home.
Drazo Kraishnik analyzes the geopolitical influence of Russia in the Baltics.
Our Program Editors and Research Analysts look at the ongoing threat the Russian state poses to NATO.
Here is a summary of the panel event entitled ‘NATO, Russia and the Future of Scandinavian Defence’ that was held in Montreal on the January 7, 2016.
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.