The EU's Common Security and Defense Policy : The Cases of Ukraine and the Baltic States
Journal: Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University)
Year: 2017

Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine and annexation of the Crimean peninsula raised security concerns in the Baltic States as potential targets of invasion. This anxiety was strengthened after the EU launched a civilian Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine as a response to Russia’s illegal actions. Such a soft response to Russia’s foray into Ukraine has raised doubts about the EU’s credibility as a significant security actor on the international stage. Even though the EU has capabilities to inte