At a time when the European security environment is increasingly defined by the growing threat from Russia, the need for strong leadership is greater than ever. In the Baltic Sea region – directly bordering Russia – this threat is especially pronounced.
What unites us in Northern Europe, however, is more than geography and threat perception. It is a shared foundation of values, motivations, and long-term goals – a foundation where cooperation within the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) has played a central role. To preserve and strengthen this cooperation, a jointly defined target and decisive action are essential.
In this timely report, Patrik Oksanen, Resident Senior Fellow at Stockholm Free World Forum, analyzes the security situation in the Baltic Sea region and Europe at large. He presents concrete policy recommendations and issues a clear call to action. Together, the Nordic countries, the Baltic states, and Poland have the potential to be a driving force for stronger and more unified European security cooperation.
Anna Rennéus Guthrie, Director of Stockholm Free World Forum, has written the foreword to this report.