The Armed Forces of Baltic and Eastern European States

... confrontation between Russia and NATO has triggered discussions on whether it should be brought back. The Latvian National Armed Forces took part in the military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, sending small contingents as part of the coalition forces. Latvian military instructors are involved in training the Iraqi army during the current international coalition campaign against the Islamic State. Latvian military personnel also make up part of the EU contingent in Mali and are involved in the Organization ...