Lithuania, heavily dependent on the United States and NATO for its national security, questions what its alternative strategy would be if American forces retreat from the Baltic region. The article discusses Lithuania’s reliance on the US military presence as a core deterrent against Russian aggression and highlights the geopolitical risks tied to changes in American policy, especially under previous administrations such as Donald Trump’s. Lithuanian officials and analysts emphasize the importance of NATO solidarity and coalition defense while acknowledging the need to consider internal capability enhancements and regional partnerships as possible ‘Plan B’ measures. The article underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen local defense capacity and diversify security alliances amid uncertain transatlantic commitments.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: Conventional Military Pressure
Incident Type: Troop movements near borders
Country: Lithuania
Source report: www.lrt.lt/en/news-i…
