The New United States defence strategy: consequences for the Baltic states

LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Baltijos šalys (Baltic states); Gynybos bendradarbiavimas su JAV; JAV gynybos strategija; Naujojoji JAV gynybos strategija; Defense cooperation with the United States; The Baltic States; The new U.S. defense strategy; US Defense Strategy.

ENThe changes in the U.S. defence policy and its relations with Russia and China have a direct impact on the security of the Baltic states as the U.S. is a guarantor of the Baltic security and they are bound by collective defence obligations. Following the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Baltic states began demanding a greater U.S. visibility and footprint in the region to deter Russia. Their expectations were met with understanding albeit not always were materialized. The Baltic states are only a small part of the U.S. global policy; therefore, their expectations are not always in line with Washington’s broader strategy. This article aims to show how the Baltic countries fit into the constantly changing U.S. defence strategy, their role in its implementation and the main challenges and opportunities of defence cooperation with the U.S. [Extract, p. 65]