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Baltic defence Review 1/1999 Baltic defence Review 1/1999 Baltic defence Review 1/1999 Baltic defence Review 1/1999- 1 - Baltic Self-Defence Capabilities -Achievable and Necessary, or Futile Symbolism?Robert Dalsj *When the status and security of the Baltic states is discussed, hard security issues, includingcapabilities for Self-Defence , are often considered as sensitive or problematic. Nonetheless, theseissues remain fundamental in the lives of nations, and they are pertinent regardless of whether theaim of NATO-membership is attainable in the longer term, or some other arrangement is found short of re-inclusion into an exclusive Russian sphere of influence. A failure to address these issuesproperly, by the Baltics and by the West, could derail the entire process of Baltic integration intoWestern structures, with repercussions for the Euro-Atlantic security system as a political and military utility of Baltic self -defencesIt is often claimed that the geopolitical and military situation of the three Baltic States is such thatmilitary means cannot play any important role in their security policy resistance would be futileshould a Russian attack occur.

Baltic Defence Review 1/1999 - 1 - Baltic Self-Defence Capabilities- Achievable and Necessary, or Futile Symbolism? Robert Dalsjö* When the status and security of the Baltic states is discussed ...

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