Military Deterrence in the Baltic States

Military deterrence requires more than a token presence, especially given the very short lead times of military operations to day. Even if air power can be deployed very fast and there is baltic air surveillance, aircraft need plans for bases, shelters and air defence. The e u has boy cotted all contact and trade with the crimea because it does not recognize the annexation. Sanctions have been upgraded to a more serious level, and may go even further. After the failure of the minsk to cease fire in february 20 15, the sanctions regime is graduated, can therefore threaten new levels. However, there are serious weaknesses in u. States' defense budgets and post national political mind set