@misc{c3a3ae45fbba426f9437c547ae1a0865,
title = "Strengthening civil preparedness in the Baltic Sea Region",
abstract = "Russia{\textquoteright}s 2022 invasion of Ukraine exposed critical vulnerabilities in civil resilience across the Baltic Sea region. While defence spending has surged, gaps in societal preparedness remain acute. Enhancing resilience in infrastructure and public awareness is crucial for regional stability.",
keywords = "Baltic Sea Region, Preparedness, Defence policy, Civil preparedness",
author = "Veronika Slakaityte and Izabela Surwillo",
year = "2025",
month = aug,
day = "29",
language = "English",
series = "DIIS Policy Brief",
publisher = "Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)",
number = "August",
address = "Denmark",
type = "WorkingPaper",
institution = "Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)",
}