Cyber deterrence policies of the Baltic states in the years 2016–2023

Polityka odstraszania cybernetycznego państw bałtyckich w latach 2016–2023

Abstract: Since spring 2014, political decision-makers and analysts have been engaged in a lively debate on the geopolitical confrontation between Russia and its neighbours. Following the Russian aggression against Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania quickly became the focus of international attention. The article examines the evolution of the cybersecurity environment within the context of cyber deterrence policy. The main objective of the work is to identify the strategies adopted by small states when their security assurances are challenged by a powerful neighbour. An analysis of documents and cybersecurity concepts can serve as an explanation of the deterrence policies of the Baltic states.

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