SWP-CNA Meeting on Baltic Security
Abstract
On October 6, 2014, CNA gathered a group of current and former senior government officials, military officers, and security analysts from the Baltic States, Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany to discuss Baltic security in the shadow of events in Crimea and Ukraine. The meeting was a collaborative effort by CNA and its German partner, the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (German Institute for International and Security Affairs). The purpose of the meeting, held in an informal setting at the SWP headquarters in Berlin and under the Chatham House Rule of non-attribution, was to enable a candid exchange of views. In response to Russia s new ambiguous warfare doctrine and demonstrated willingness to use force to achieve political goals, the nations along the Baltic littoral are accelerating measures to enhance their defense capabilities and exploring nationally-acceptable ways to share information such as the Recognized Maritime Picture. In the event of an incursion by irregular troops using deception operations approach utilized by the Russians in Crimea civilian police would be the first responders, backed up by national militaries. But both police and armed forces must be capable of a much higher degree of coordinated action, than they currently are. A major strategic communications effort is also urgently needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA617153
Entities
People
- Mary E. Connell
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses