The Armed Forces of Baltic and Eastern European States

... analytical materials. This review draws on publicly available sources, primarily the Military Balance Report of the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS). The Baltic Region REUTERS/ Ints Kalnins Latvian army soldiers Latvia The modern Latvian National Armed Forces can trace their origin to the National Guard, or Zemessardze, which was established under the law of 23 August 1991. This was followed by the creation of a regular army. The armed forces of the three Baltic republics are engaged in a number ...