Estonia

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev (L) speaks to Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt during the EU-Russia summit on Nov. 18
When the European Union's Lisbon Treaty takes effect, it likely will prompt changes in the bloc's relationship with Russia. [more]
photo--The commander of U.S. Army Europe, Gen. Carter F. Ham
Planned military exercises with the Baltic states are another way in which the United States is pressuring Russia. [more]
special series recession revisited
STRATFOR takes a look at the effects of the global financial crisis on each country in the region. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
special series recession revisited
Once a primary destination for international capital, Central Europe is now trying to avoid a crisis over appreciating foreign debt. [more]
Latvian Finance Minister Einars Repse in Brussels on June 9
Labor protests are being prepared in the Baltic States as workers air their discontent with their governments' handling of the economic crisis. [more]
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