Strengthening civil preparedness in the Baltic Sea Region

Veronika   Slakaityte; Izabela Surwillo

Strengthening civil preparedness in the Baltic Sea Region

Veronika Slakaityte
, Izabela Surwillo

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Abstract

Russia’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.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 29 Aug 2025

Series	DIIS Policy Brief
Number	August
Volume	2025

Keywords

Baltic Sea Region
Preparedness
Defence policy
Civil preparedness

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