A defence model for the Baltic states |
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Authors: | Lars Wallin Bengt Andersson |
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Affiliation: | 1. Senior Defence and International Security Analyst , Swedish National Defence Research Establishment (FOA) ,;2. Swedish National Defence Research Establishment (FOA) , |
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Abstract: | It is often argued that the Baltic states should not be accepted in NATO because they are not defensible and NATO forces would not be able to intervene in time if they were attacked. This article presents a possible Baltic defence concept which appears to be well adapted to Baltic terrain and Baltic material and manpower resources, and which should at the very least impose significant delay (weeks) and heavy losses on a massive attack. Friendly intervention could be in the form of air strikes against aggressor columns blocked on the roads. |
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Keywords: | civilian crisis management organizational learning peace operations EU security |
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