Is Russia still a Threat to Latvia? An Analysis of Latvia's Security Strategy

• Autorzy: Nora Vanaga
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper examines the security strategies of small states and against this backdrop investigates what kind of security strategy Latvia is implementing. In order to understand the threats and risks that are relevant to Latvia today, its security environment is briefly analysed. The security strategy of Latvia is discussed. It is argued that Russia is still perceived in Latvia as a real threat both at the political and the social levels. It is also emphasized that the prevalence of a cooperative security strategy, rather than a more defensive approach, in Latvia's take on its security, is conditioned by Latvia's limited resources. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Defense strategy; National security; International security; Foreign policy; International relations; Post-communist countries

PL

Strategia obronna; Bezpieczeństwo narodowe; Bezpieczeństwo międzynarodowe; Polityka zagraniczna; Stosunki międzynarodowe; Kraje postkomunistyczne

• Czasopismo: Rocznik Instytutu Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej
• Rocznik: 2013
• Numer: R. 11, z. 5
• Strony: 123--137

Twórcy

autor

Nora Vanaga

• National Defence Academy of Latvia

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