| ID | 189042 |
| Title Proper | Roots and Resilience of Pro-Americanism in the Baltics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Banka, Andris |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The US exit from Afghanistan, together with other geopolitical tremors, prompted commentary suggesting that Washington’s credibility had been badly shredded such that its allies no longer view it as a trustworthy partner. Yet despite such dire assessments, the three Baltic states remain confident that in their hour of need, the US would marshal its armed forces and come to their aid. While for many the phrase “indispensable nation” provokes scorn and eye-rolling, a majority of Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians view the US precisely in that light. How do we account for the fact that this part of Europe has proven to have such fertile and resilient soil for pro-American sentiment? What explains the remarkable staying power of this phenomenon? |
| `In' analytical Note | Washington Quarterly Vol. 45, No.2; Summer 2022: p.169-183 |
| Journal Source | Washington Quarterly Vol: 45 No 2 |
| Key Words | Roots and Resilience ; Pro-Americanism in the Baltics |