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The military and political situation in the Baltic region in the late 20th/early 21st centuries: the prospects of ‘uneasy peace
Военно-политическая обстановка в Балтийском регионе в конце XX — начале ХХI века: перспективы «худого мира»
Военно-политическая обстановка в Балтийском регионе в конце XX - начале ХХI века: перспективы 'худого мира'
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Abstract In this article, we consider the development of international relations in the Baltic region in the late 20th/early 21st centuries. This study aims to analyse the security prospects of the Baltic region in view of the changes in the overall geopolitical situation in Europe and in the relations betwe... view more
In this article, we consider the development of international relations in the Baltic region in the late 20th/early 21st centuries. This study aims to analyse the security prospects of the Baltic region in view of the changes in the overall geopolitical situation in Europe and in the relations between Russia and its closest neighbours and the leading NATO countries. We examine the ideas and forecasts of international and Russian experts relating to the state and dynamics of military security in the region at the first stage of the Baltics’ membership in NATO. Another focus is on changes in the strategy of the NATO leadership for the Baltic region as a priority zone of potential warfare and, thus, for the presence of the alliance in the area. We stress that the steps taken by the NATO leadership prompted the Russian side to assign a special role in the country’s foreign policy to the Kaliningrad region and to take practical steps to ensure peace and security in the region.... view less
Keywords
Baltic region; Russia; United States of America; NATO; international relations; geopolitics; political situation; policy of confrontation; security policy
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
international relations; cooperation; politics; security; Baltic region; Russia; Kaliningrad region; USA; NATO
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 60-75
Journal
Baltic Region, 11 (2019) 1
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed