Even when defeated in Ukraine, Russia will quickly rethink its strategy, reforge its warfighting means, and remain a strategic threat. NATO leaders are focused on deterrence and defence. We have witnessed the most ambitious NATO adaptation since the end of the Cold War; new strategies and specific NATO plans are ready. Is that enough? What is the next step? What military actions are needed to achieve the political goal of defending ‘every inch of Allied territory’? What must NATO do to defend air and land domains in areas where the threat is greatest – NATO’s frontline states that share borders with Russia?
Dr Andris Sprūds, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Estonia
Moderator: Kristīne Bērziņa, Managing Director, GMF North