Baltic states
Shadow economy could open Lithuanian party divisions
If perceived increase in shadow economy continues in Lithuania, it could test inexperienced government
LithuaniaRussia meddling Ukraine-style in Baltics is unlikely
The relative benefits of residing in an EU member state may be reconciling Russophones to living amid an alien culture
Baltic statesLabour shortages will push up wages in Baltic states
Labour market stresses are contributing to stagnant or falling labour productivity in the Baltic states
Baltic statesRotating NATO battalions may not bolster credibility
NATO has sought to bolster the credibility of its Baltic deterrent via battalions that are both constant and rotating
NATONATO disunity may undermine Warsaw summit agenda
NATO leaders sought to underline collective resolve after the destabilising Brexit vote of June 23
NATONATO Baltic exercises will prompt risky behaviour
NATO seeks to underline its credibility as a security guarantor in the Baltic Sea region in light of Russian activity
NATORussia's Baltic Sea build-up will challenge NATO
Russia is deploying long-range systems but is unable to keep NATO planes and vessels out of the Baltic Sea
RussiaRussian A2/AD systems will undermine NATO credibility
Eastern NATO members face substantive Russian anti-access capabilities, which limit the alliance's room to manoeuvre
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