Aktuálně from the Library: Will War Hit NATO’s Eastern Flank?, or Why Putin Won’t Attack the Baltics

In recent years, the Baltic States have often been referred to as “next in line.” But to what extent is this image grounded in reality – and to what extent is it a simplified media narrative? How seriously should we take the current build-up of defence lines in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia? And what does life in the shadow of the war in Ukraine actually mean? This discussion will offer a broader perspective on a region shaped not only by the current security situation but also by a complex history and the sometimes overlooked relationships between the individual Baltic countries. We will focus on how these historical experiences are reflected in today’s politics (for example, in relation to the Russian-speaking minority) and in everyday reality. The debate will be helmed by Aktuálně.cz reporter Jaroslav Synčák, whose guests, among them Viet Tran, a reporter for Aktuálně.cz, will be experts on the issue in question.