BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY
This study explores the defence strategies of the Baltic states â Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania â focusing on the development of their national reserve forces as a response to increased security threats from Russia. Utilizing Regional Security Complex Theory and a modified DOTMLPFP framework, this...
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| author | Tomáš Zwiefelhofer Josef Procházka |
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| description | This study explores the defence strategies of the Baltic states â Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania â focusing on the development of their national reserve forces as a response to increased security threats from Russia. Utilizing Regional Security Complex Theory and a modified DOTMLPFP framework, this comparative analysis examines each nationâs unique approach to conscription and volunteer defence organizations. Estoniaâs continuous conscription model, Latviaâs recent reintroduction of conscription, and Lithuaniaâs hybrid reserve strategy all emphasize the Total Defence model, integrating society-wide participation in national defence. Findings indicate that these models, tailored to the Baltic context, enhance military readiness, recruitment, and societal resilience. The research provides critical insights for NATO members and similar states, highlighting the role of adaptable, comprehensive defence frameworks amid growing geopolitical tensions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e5a10dc9c7ee47efb6d24dcac86c4f822025-08-20T03:36:34ZengEstonian Academy PublishersTrames1406-09221736-75142025-08-01293219238https://doi.org/10.3176/tr.2025.3.01https://doi.org/10.3176/tr.2025.3.01BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAYTomáš Zwiefelhofer0Josef Procházka1Masaryk University Department of Political Science Joštova 10 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic; zwiefelhofer.t@gmail.comMasaryk University Department of Political Science Joštova 10 602 00 Brno, Czech RepublicThis study explores the defence strategies of the Baltic states â Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania â focusing on the development of their national reserve forces as a response to increased security threats from Russia. Utilizing Regional Security Complex Theory and a modified DOTMLPFP framework, this comparative analysis examines each nationâs unique approach to conscription and volunteer defence organizations. Estoniaâs continuous conscription model, Latviaâs recent reintroduction of conscription, and Lithuaniaâs hybrid reserve strategy all emphasize the Total Defence model, integrating society-wide participation in national defence. Findings indicate that these models, tailored to the Baltic context, enhance military readiness, recruitment, and societal resilience. The research provides critical insights for NATO members and similar states, highlighting the role of adaptable, comprehensive defence frameworks amid growing geopolitical tensions.https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/TRAMES-3-2025-219-238_20250813170753.pdfconscriptionreserve forcescapability buildingterritorial defencebalticsdotmlpf |
| spellingShingle | Tomáš Zwiefelhofer Josef Procházka BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY Trames conscription reserve forces capability building territorial defence baltics dotmlpf |
| title | BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY |
| title_full | BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY |
| title_fullStr | BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY |
| title_full_unstemmed | BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY |
| title_short | BUILDING THE RESERVES ON THE NATO FOREFRONT: THE BALTIC WAY |
| title_sort | building the reserves on the nato forefront the baltic way |
| topic | conscription reserve forces capability building territorial defence baltics dotmlpf |
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