The Kremlin’s options in responding to the alliance’s expansion are more limited than it might appear.

Fresh Winds

Putin’s war is transforming European security. But not yet fast enough.

Bolstering the Baltics: Accelerated Security Assistance

Russia’s war in Ukraine has generated a new sense of urgency in providing security assistance to Europe.

Lithuania has developed foreign policy muscle since 2020 and demonstrated leadership on global geopolitical issues.

All three countries have adopted similar measures in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Timidity and double-talk leave lasting scars

As air raid sirens sounded and Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, many people in the Baltic states are left wondering if their countries are next.

The Russian invasion is a direct threat to the European security architecture.

Despite some grumbling, Lithuania is sticking to its guns in an increasingly high-stakes battle with China.

China’s attack on Lithuania requires a robust response