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From independence to alliance NATO impact on Latvian security environment in the post Cold War era

Approved for public release; distribution in unlimited. / The collapse of the Soviet Union, and the associated end of global confrontation, has resulted in a dynamic process of changes, which has transformed the entire security situation in the Baltic Sea region. In recognition that NATO is becoming an organization able to extend stability and security throughout all of Europe, Latvia has considered membership into NATO a key to the solution of the Baltic security dilemma. This thesis examines the influence of NATO institutions on the Latvian security environment, in advance of Latvia's full-fledged membership into NATO. The analysis is particularly concerned with the gradual growth of various NATO cooperative institutions by which NATO will extend its influence in the strengthening of security and stability in the Baltic Sea region. The analysis concludes that NATO's involvement with Latvia has had multiple positive effects, including increased security, transformation of armed forces, and creation of a new framework in Latvian-Russian relations. / Captain, Latvian Armed Forces

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/1220
Date12 1900
CreatorsLokmanis, Arnis
ContributorsTsypkin, Mikhail, Peters, Hans-Eberhard, Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.), National Security Affairs
PublisherMonterey, California, Naval Postgraduate School
Source SetsNaval Postgraduate School
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Formatxiv, 59 p., application/pdf
RightsCopyright is reserved by the copyright owner.

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