Nordic-Baltic Security in the 21st Century

Download or read book Nordic-Baltic Security in the 21st Century written by Robert Nurick and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nordic-Baltic region has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last twenty years, from a region of potential competition and instability in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union to a place of robust stability, deep Euro-Atlantic integration, and economic dynamism. This transformation was by no means preordained; it was the result of skillful execution of policy in Washington, t he Nordic-Baltic countries, and beyond. Today, the accomplishments of the Nordic-Baltic region may represent the epitome of the US objective of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. This compendium of policy papers seeks to capture the remarkable transformation of the Nordic-Baltic region, convey the range of perspectives from the region on the security challenges they face, take stock of what remains to be done at the regional level, and suggest actionable ways ahead to further deepen collaboration. Relatedly, it seeks to identify what the Nordic-Baltic region can do to play a larger role in the transatlantic context.