The multi-speed Baltic States. Reinforcing the defence capabilities of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. OSW STUDIES 68 August 2017
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2017

The Baltic states are often viewed by the West and Russia as a single region. However, the different economic and demographic potentials, strategic cultures and geographic location result in differences in their defence solutions. Estonia is devoted to a conscript-based army with a significant reserve force, Latvia is developing professional army with a small reserve, and Lithuania has decided to combine the two models.