title: The EU's Common Security and Defense Policy : The Cases of Ukraine and the Baltic States
abstract: Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine and annexation of the Crimean peninsula raised security concerns in the Baltic States as potential targets of invasion. This anxiety was strengthened after the EU launched a civilian Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine as a response to Russia’s illegal actions. Such a soft response to Russia’s foray into Ukraine has raised doubts about the EU’s credibility as a significant security actor on the international stage. Even though the EU has capabilities to inte
journal: Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University)