Introduction: The Lessons of Democratic Resilience in the Baltics
Year: 2025

Abstract Democratic Resilience in the Baltics offers a comprehensive exploration of democratic resilience in the Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—at a time when democratic institutions worldwide face mounting threats. The authors contextualize the Baltic experience within the broader landscape of global instability, paying particular attention to new geopolitical pressures following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special focus is given to the distinctive vulnerabilities of small state