title: Exploring Interdependencies Between Identity and Resilience: Lessons from the War in Ukraine for the Baltic States
abstract: Abstract This study examines the interplay between social identity and societal resilience, focusing on Ukraine and the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) in the context of the ongoing malign external pressure and manipulation from Russia. By analysing Ukraine’s resilience to Russian aggression and its implications for the Baltic States, the research underscores the role of identity as both a strength and vulnerability in national cohesion. Using a multi-method comparative case study