Arming Ukraine and the Baltics could prove counter-productive in the West’s stand-off with Russia
Journal: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year: 2015

One of the most controversial issues in the context of the Ukraine crisis is the question of whether the US and its allies in NATO should send weapons to Ukraine and the Baltics to dissuade Russian aggression in the region. Catherine Lefèvre provides an overview of recent developments, arguing that while there are real concerns over the actions of Russia, arming Ukraine and the Baltics carries significant risks and could prove counter-productive.