On 12 September, the Cambridge University Centre for Geopolitics, the Centre for Eurasian and Russian Studies of the University of Tartu and the Baltic Defence College in Tartu hosted a seminar titled ‘Arts of Survival in the Baltic: Russia’s Futures and Their Implications.’ The seminar aimed to explore the regional consequences of Russia's internal changes stemming from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
As part of the event, the Cambridge University Centre for Geopolitics, the Centre for Eurasian and Russian Studies at the University of Tartu, and the Baltic Defence College organized a public panel discussion titled ‘Arts of Survival on the Border with Russia.’ Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has had significant impacts on countries bordering the Russian Federation, stirring painful memories of the past and influencing the present in numerous ways. The future outcomes of this conflict will have extensive implications for the region.
The panel addressed critical questions: What is needed to ensure the Baltic nations' security, stability, and prosperity in this context? What defines credible military deterrence? How can democracy and the rule of law be protected, social cohesion strengthened, and liberal values upheld? And what does building societal resilience entail in practical terms?
The panel featured invited speakers Dr Una Bergmane (University of Helsinki), Mr Rainer Saks (CybExer Technologies), Dr Asta Maskaliūnaitė (Baltic Defence College), and Piret Ehin (University of Tartu), with the discussion moderated by Prof. Emma Widdis (University of Cambridge). The panel discussion was part of the broader seminar series ‘Arts of Survival in the Baltic: Russia’s Futures and Their Implications,’ aligning with the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture programme, which has the overarching theme of ‘Arts of Survival.’ The event was supported by the British Embassies in Tallinn and Riga.
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