Lithuania’s Security And Foreign Policy Strategy
Lithuania’s Security And Foreign Policy Strategy

Summary/Abstract: INTRODUCTION: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW OF LITHUANIA Importance of Lithuania and the Region EU AND NATO INVOLVEMENT 1. INDEPENDENT LITHUANIA Historical Overview Regaining Independence Political Developments Economic and Social Developments Minority Issues 2. LITHUANIA’S FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICIES Achievements and Challenges Strategic Partnership with Poland Relations with Russia Lithuanian - Belarusian Relations Baltic States Cooperation Nordic-Baltic Cooperation Lithuanian-NATO Relations Lithuanian-EU Relations Lithuanian-American Relations 3. A SECURITY BLUEPRINT FOR LITHUANIA Defining Lithuanian Interests Lithuania’s Promotion of Regional Security 4. SECURITY THROUGH NATO NATO Enlargement Debate Lithuania’s Strategic Importance for the Alliance Lithuania’s Position in the Enlargement Process Domestic Support and Readiness NATO Advantages Increasing Lithuania’s Military Capabilities Lithuania’s Contribution to Trans-Atlantic Security The Case for Lithuania’s Membership Lithuania’s Progress Toward Accession RECOMMENDATIONS: Political Initiatives, Regional Initiatives, Military and Security Initiatives.

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