The Civic Dimension of Resilience: The Case of Latvia and Finland
Year: 2026

Abstract Resilience, a concept describing society’s ability to withstand disasters, including military attacks, has gained importance in Europe amid increasing hybrid and conventional threats from various hostile actors in the international arena. It is a priority issue in the countries bordering Russia due to its increasing readiness to use military force against neighbouring countries. Resilience depends on many factors, including a vibrant civil society determining society’s self-organization