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NATO exercise in Baltic Sea, May 29, 2015

NATOSource

May 6, 2016

The Case for a More Robust NATO Presence in the Baltic Sea

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Franklin D. Kramer and Magnus Nordenman</span>

NATO has also begun to plan and exercise for maritime contingencies in the region, with additional bilateral and national exercises as complements.

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Lithuanian Defense Minister Juozas Olekas, August 31, 2015

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May 5, 2016

Baltic Allies Seek US Help to Build Air Defense System

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Kevin Baron, Defense One</span>

Russia’s razor-close fighter jet flybys of a U.S. destroyer in the Baltic Sea this week shows that Moscow is weak, NATO is vital, and Europe’s eastern flank needs the new air defense systems Baltic leaders have been requesting for a year.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 15, 2016

Norway’s Foreign Minister: Migrant Crisis Underscores Need to Prevent Fragile States Turning into Failed States

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ashish Kumar Sen</span>

The migrant crisis straining Europe and security challenges in North Africa and the Middle East have made it imperative for a concerted effort to prevent fragile states from becoming failed states, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Børge Brende, said on April 14. “Never before has security and prosperity in Europe depended so much on security and prosperity […]

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Event Recap

Apr 13, 2016

NATO’s Regional Security Posture

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Transatlantic Security Initiative</span>

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, the Atlantic Council hosted a private strategy session on NATO’s Regional Security Posture featuring Danish Chief of Defense General Peter Bartram. With its ability to sustain high operational tempo, Denmark is one of the United States’ staunchest allies, and in many ways, the model NATO ally. Yet Denmark, as with […]

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Issue Brief

Apr 6, 2016

A maritime framework for the Baltic Sea region

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Franklin D. Kramer and Magnus Nordenman</span>

An effective maritime framework would be a critical element in an integrated NATO deterrent and reassurance strategy for the Baltic Sea region, in light of hostile Russian actions and the emerging Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) challenge in northern Europe. Such a framework would provide the Alliance the capability for sea and air control over the Baltic Sea region and, as necessary, support the requirements of reinforcement and combined capabilities including intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance, electronic warfare, and precision engagement.

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Russian ballistic missile submarine

NATOSource

Mar 25, 2016

Russia’s Growing Threat to Norway and the North Atlantic

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Jacob Bojesson, Daily Caller</span>

While much of Russia’s aggression has been targeted at Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula, Norway’s geopolitical location, and border to Russia, continues to define its defense planning.

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In the News

Mar 21, 2016

Benitez Quoted by The Daily Caller on Maritime Security in the GIUK Gap

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Jorge Benitez</span>

Read the full article here.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2016

Russia in Ukraine: The Greatest Challenge to the European Security Order

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Peter Hultqvist and Juozas Olekas</span>

European sanctions on Russia cannot be eased until Moscow fulfils commitments it made under the Minsk agreements to pull its troops and weaponry out of eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian control of its state borders is restored. Despite persistent Russian denials, regular Russian troops remain in Donbas and Moscow continues to provide military equipment and training […]

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Mar 17, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 17, 2016

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

Photo Credit: @MalmstromEU EC Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Michael Froman held a meeting in Washington, DC this last week with lead negotiators Dan Mullaney and Ignacio Garcia Bercero, Michael Punk, Ambassador David O’Sullivan and others to gauge the current status of negotiations and the way ahead.   – In Focus – From March 17-19, […]

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US Marine in BALTOPS, June 14, 2012

NATOSource

Mar 7, 2016

Who will Defend the Baltics? NATO, the US and Baltic Sea Security

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Anna Wieslander</span>

In times of tension with Russia, security for the other Baltic Sea states is highly dependent on external allies.

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