Survival against the Odds: the Baltic States at 100

Collection:
Sklaidos publikacijos / Dissemination publications
Document Type:
Straipsnis / Article
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Survival against the Odds: the Baltic States at 100
Authors:
Kasekamp, Andres
In the Journal:
Slavic review. 2019, Vol. 78, no. 3, p. 640-647
Subject Category:
LT
Etninės grupės / Ethnic groups; Šalies nepriklausomybė / National independence; 1918-1940. Lietuva tarpukario metais; Estija (Estonia); Latvija (Latvia); Lenkija (Poland); Lietuva (Lithuania); Suomija (Finland); Socialinė istorija / Social history.
Summary / Abstract:

ENThis essay examines how Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have managed to secure their independence and analyzes how they have dealt with the internal and external challenges to their state-building efforts. It compares the first period of statehood between the two world wars with the current period of independence beginning with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Among the critical external tasks they have faced were deterring former imperial powers, fostering regional cooperation and gaining a voice in international organizations. Internally, consolidating democratic systems and integration of ethnic minorities have been the two most significant challenges.

DOI:
10.1017/slr.2019.225
ISSN:
0037-6779; 2325-7784
Subject:
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