... rising tensions across the Baltics. Experts examined the prospects for a comprehensive “regional deal,” potential models for addressing the ongoing international crisis, mechanisms to mitigate emerging risks, the influence of external actors on the Baltic Sea region, and the decision by unfriendly states to deploy nuclear weapons near Russia’s borders. The conversation also explored the economic structures of the Baltic states, the implications of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO for regional security, and the current tensions in Russia–Poland relations.
Participants included:
Irina Novikova, Dean of the School of International Relations and Professor, Department of European Studies, SPbU
Svetlana Gavrilova, Program Director,...
On June 26, 2025, the press center of the Russia Today International Media Agency hosted a RIAC roundtable, “Outcomes of the NATO Summit: Rising Tensions in the Baltic Sea Region?”
On June 26, 2025, the press center of the Russia Today International Media Agency hosted a RIAC roundtable, “Outcomes of the NATO Summit: Rising Tensions in the Baltic Sea Region?”
Experts discussed the results of the NATO ...
On June 23, 2022, a regular online international expert dialog on Russia-NATO relations took place, bringing together experts, former diplomats and military, public leaders from Russia, the USA, and European NATO member-states
On June 23, 2022, a regular online international expert dialog on Russia-NATO relations took place,...
... may as well bring about surprises and boil down to a deep crisis unmanageable by the sides. The loss of control over Russia-NATO relations in the Baltic and other areas is a real threat.
On the other hand, any initiatives on the partial or complete amendment ... ... evade losses, save face and bring results to both sides, a most complicated and non-trivial task.
First published in "
The Baltic Sea Region: Hard and Soft Security Reconsidered
" (LIIA)
