Subjective Security in a Volatile Geopolitical Situation: Does Lithuanian Society Feel Safe?
Journal: Journal on Baltic Security./Journal on Baltic security
Year: 2016

Abstract The geopolitical situation of Lithuania has deteriorated since the annexation of Crimea and the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. It has affected the objective security of the state as well as subjective security of the Lithuanian population. This article analyses subjective security and deals with the subjective perception of geopolitical and military threats, mainly social attitudes towards national security and the willingness to defend the country. Article is based on theories o